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Christopher Weisener is a Professor at the University of Windsor's Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research (GLIER), part of the School of the Environment. His research focuses on microbial ecosystems, water quality monitoring, and environmental health. He leads projects using sewage and sediment analysis to detect emerging health and environmental risks, including pandemic tracking and freshwater ecosystem preservation.
- Key Affiliations: GLIER, School of the Environment
Research interests include microbial life in extreme environments (e.g., high-altitude glacial lakes in New Zealand), early warning systems for water contamination, and collaborations with local industries like greenhouse growers to study agricultural runoff impacts. His work bridges environmental microbiology with engineering solutions for sustainable water management.
Recent projects include a federally funded initiative to restore Great Lakes ecosystems, NSERC-supported sediment microbial research, and sewage-based epidemiology for pandemic monitoring. He frequently collaborates with international institutions, such as Yunnan University in China, through GLIER's global exchange programs.
- Notable Collaborations: Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, Yunnan University, Great Lakes communities
Grant activity includes over $760,000 in recent funding for environmental research. Advising focus areas involve training students in field sampling, microbial analysis, and environmental policy applications.
Labs/Teams: GLIER's microbial ecology lab, interdisciplinary water quality task forces.
