Natalie Linklater

Dr. Natalie Linklater is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), specializing in environmental engineering and water quality systems. She holds a PhD and MASc from Carleton University, focusing on wastewater disinfection and alternative treatment methods. Her work addresses climate change adaptation strategies for rural communities, agricultural drought resilience, and innovative disinfection technologies like potassium ferrate and UV irradiation.

Education:

• PhD in Environmental Engineering, Carleton University
• Master of Applied Science (MASc), Carleton University

Research Interests: Small-scale water/wastewater systems, alternative disinfection methods (e.g., hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid), community science engagement, and climate-resilient infrastructure for rural areas. Her work emphasizes practical solutions for vulnerable communities through interdisciplinary approaches.

Teaching: Develops and teaches courses in Civil and Environmental Engineering, including ENGR 110 (Technical Writing), ENGR 217 (Engineering Design II), ENVE 222 (Engineering Biology), and advanced fluid mechanics. Currently designing new curricula for Soil Mechanics, Surveying, and Water/Wastewater Systems.

Articles Focus: Her research spans wastewater disinfection efficacy, real-time water quality monitoring (using ATP assays), and qPCR-based pathogen detection. Recent work evaluates UV-light hybrid systems and climate change impacts on agricultural water resources.

Awards & Grants: Not explicitly listed in the profile, though her MITACS Canadian Science Policy Fellowship highlights policy-relevant research in agricultural drought adaptation.

Advising: Currently not accepting graduate students but actively involved in curriculum development and undergraduate supervision through course labs.

Labs & Teams: Leads lab components for UNBC’s new Civil and Environmental Engineering programs, focusing on hands-on training in fluid hydraulics, environmental measurement, and contaminant transport.