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Dr. David McLagan is an Assistant Professor in the School of Environmental Studies at Queen's University, with a cross-appointment in the Department of Geological Science and Geological Engineering. His research focuses on contaminant biogeochemistry, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understand mercury and other pollutants' cycling across Earth's spheres (atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere). He leads the FEWA Lab, which develops novel technologies like stable isotope analysis, passive sampling, and UAVs for environmental monitoring.
- Research Themes: Wildfire emissions, mercury dynamics in ecosystems, artisanal gold mining impacts, and global science collaboration
- Key Techniques: Dendrochronology, passive air sampling, stable isotope tracing, and sensor networks
His work bridges science and policy, advocating for equitable knowledge sharing and local capacity-building. Major grants include the NWT Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program (2024) and NSERC Discovery Grant (2023). Awards include the Governor General's Innovation Award (2023) and Emerging Research in Mercury Award (2024).
Current projects involve assessing mercury emissions from wildfires using drones, tracing metal uptake in trees, and analyzing historical pollution via tree rings. He actively mentors students across all levels through Queen's University and collaborates internationally on environmental policy initiatives.
