Miriam Diamond

Miriam Diamond is a Professor at the Department of Earth Sciences and School of the Environment, University of Toronto. She holds cross-appointments in Chemical Engineering, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, and Physical & Environmental Sciences.

• PhD in Chemical Engineering (University of Toronto, 1990)
• MSc in Mining Engineering (Queen’s University, 1984)
• MSc in Zoology (University of Alberta, 1980)

Her research focuses on chemical contaminant fate, transport, and exposure in indoor and urban environments, Arctic regions, and Great Lakes systems. She develops mathematical models, passive sampling methods, and policy frameworks to address pollution from flame retardants, phthalates, PFAS, and microplastics.

Recent publications highlight microplastic extraction techniques, sleeping children’s exposure, and polymeric flame retardant risks. Key awards include the Royal Society of Canada Fellowship and 2025 President’s Impact Award.

She supervises PhD candidates Anna Shalin, Lin Boynton, and others. Her policy contributions include serving on the Canadian Chemical Management Plan Science Committee and co-chairing the Earth Commissioner initiative.