Louise Meunier

Louise Meunier is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Queen's University, affiliated with the Smith Engineering school. She holds a cross-appointment at the Beaty Water Research Centre. Her research focuses on environmental engineering, particularly the toxicity of contaminants in soils and mine tailings, environmental and human health risks from water/soil exposure, and the design of new materials/processes to mitigate risks. She also specializes in engineering education, emphasizing problem-solving and communication skills in curricula.

Education:

• PhD in Environmental Engineering (2011) – Royal Military College of Canada
• MASc in Mechanical Engineering (1995) – Royal Military College of Canada
• BEng in Mechanical Engineering (1989) – Royal Military College of Canada

Research Interests:

• Ecotoxicology of novel materials (e.g., nanoparticles, graphene)
• Soil chemistry and degradation processes
• Bioremediation and wastewater treatment
• Environmental risk assessment and decision-making
• Engineering education innovation

Her recent work integrates computational modeling with experimental studies to address contaminant interactions in freshwater systems and develop sustainable remediation technologies. She teaches courses in biochemical engineering (CHEE 380), engineering ethics (CHEE 361), and bioremediation (CHEE 884).

Labs/Teams: Primary affiliation with the Department of Chemical Engineering and collaborative work through the Beaty Water Research Centre. Active in interdisciplinary projects with industry partners.