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Brian Cumming is a Professor of Paleolimnology and Aquatic Ecology in the Department of Biology at Queen's University, cross-appointed to the School of Environmental Studies. He earned both his B.Sc.H. and Ph.D. in Biology from Queen's University. His research focuses on understanding ecological and environmental changes in lakes over decadal to millennial timescales, driven by natural factors (e.g., climate, wildfires) and human-induced stressors (e.g., nutrient enrichment, acid deposition). He co-directs the Paleoecological Environmental Assessment and Research Laboratory (PEARL) and is affiliated with the Beaty Water Research Centre.
Research interests include climate change impacts, lake acidification, drought cycles, and the application of sediment records to assess ecosystem responses. His work combines modern limnological measurements with paleolimnological techniques to inform lake management strategies. Key projects involve reconstructing past fire regimes, tracking anthropogenic impacts on lake ecosystems, and analyzing sediment cores to identify Holocene environmental patterns.
Awards: No specific scientific awards explicitly listed in the text. However, his contributions to paleolimnology are highlighted through his extensive publication record and leadership roles in research laboratories.
Advising & Grants: While student advisees are not listed, his research involves collaborative projects with funding sources likely tied to grants from environmental agencies or institutions. His work often addresses applied ecological questions with implications for policy and conservation.
Labs/Teams: Co-Director of the PEARL laboratory and member of the Beaty Water Research Centre, focusing on interdisciplinary research in aquatic ecosystems and environmental change.
