Laura Minet

Dr. Laura Minet is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Victoria. She leads the Clean Air (CLAIR) lab, focusing on improving urban air quality and reducing health impacts from air pollution through advanced modeling and policy analysis. Her expertise spans air quality, transportation engineering, and population health.

Education: BEng/MEng (Ecole Centrale de Nantes), MASc (McGill University), PhD (University of Toronto). Postdoctoral work at the Diamond Environmental Research Group (2020-2021).

Research Interests: Urban air quality modeling, vehicle emissions, dispersion modeling, and the intersection of transportation policies with public health. The CLAIR lab develops empirical and physical models to evaluate urban planning impacts and climate-driven changes.

Recent research emphasizes machine learning applications in air quality prediction, health co-benefits of zero-emission vehicles, and disparities in pollution exposure. Over 40 publications span environmental engineering, public health, and transportation systems.

Recruitment: Actively seeking graduate students/postdocs in environmental engineering, atmospheric science, and related fields. Contact via email with subject 'CLAIR lab opportunities'.

Labs/Teams: Director of the CLAIR lab focusing on urban air quality solutions. Engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations involving urban planning, public health, and environmental policy.