معرفی
J. McGeer is a Professor in the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, at Wilfrid Laurier University, where he also serves as an Undergraduate Advisor. His research expertise lies in aquatic toxicology, physiology, and risk assessment of environmental contaminants, particularly metals.
His educational background includes:
- PhD, University of Dundee (1995)
- MSc, University of British Columbia (1990)
- BSc Agr, University of British Columbia (1987)
Professor McGeer's research focuses on physiological responses of aquatic animals to environmental stressors, with particular emphasis on the toxicology of metals and inorganic substances. He develops mechanistic models for risk assessment to aid in environmental protection. His work integrates physiology, toxicology, and environmental chemistry to understand how contaminants affect aquatic life and how natural factors (like dissolved organic matter) can modulate these effects.
An analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend in studying metal toxicity (e.g., nickel, copper, cadmium, and rare earth elements) in freshwater and marine environments. Key themes include the role of dissolved organic carbon in reducing metal bioavailability and toxicity, the application of biotic ligand modeling to predict toxicity across different species and water chemistries, and the physiological mechanisms underlying metal toxicity in fish and invertebrates. His research has significant implications for environmental regulation and the development of water quality guidelines.
As an Undergraduate Advisor, Professor McGeer guides students in the Biology program. While specific graduate students are not listed, his research program likely involves mentoring graduate students in aquatic toxicology and environmental physiology.
