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Dr. Liette Vasseur is a Full Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Brock University, holding the UNESCO Chair in Community Sustainability: From Local to Global. She is affiliated with the Brock Environmental Sustainability Research Centre and the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on ecosystem management, climate change adaptation, sustainable agriculture, and community resilience, with projects spanning Canada, China, Ecuador, and Burkina Faso. Dr. Vasseur’s work emphasizes participatory approaches and transdisciplinary collaboration, addressing both ecological and social dimensions of sustainability.
Education:
- BSc in Ecology, Université de Sherbrooke
- MSc in Biology, Université du Québec à Montréal
- PhD in Biology, Queen’s University
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, McGill University
Research Interests: Dr. Vasseur’s research integrates ecological and social sciences to address climate change impacts on ecosystems and communities. Key areas include sustainable agriculture practices, resilience in rural communities, biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem-based adaptations. Her work in Canada includes studies on meadow ecosystems and Niagara region avian species, while international projects involve climate resilience in Ecuadorian paramos and sustainable agriculture in China’s tea plantations. She also advocates for gender equity in STEM through leadership roles in organizations like CCWESTT and INWES.
Grants & Collaborations: Dr. Vasseur has led projects funded by SSHRC, IUCN, and others, including a coastal communities resilience initiative in Atlantic Canada. Her lab collaborates with global partners such as the Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University and ESPOCH in Ecuador.
Labs & Teams: The Vasseur Ecosystem Ecology Lab focuses on sustainable ecosystem management, integrating soil, plant, and organism interactions. Current projects explore climate change impacts on vineyards and agroecosystems, emphasizing holistic solutions for ecological and social resilience.
