معرفی
Rhea Desai is a Research Fellow in the Department of Biology at McMaster University, focusing on the environmental and social implications of nuclear projects in Canada. She earned her PhD in Biology from McMaster University in 2023.
- Academic Role: Research Fellow, Department of Biology.
- Education: PhD in Biology (2023), McMaster University.
Research Interests
Dr. Desai's work bridges nuclear energy development with Indigenous community engagement, emphasizing the integration of Traditional Ecological Knowledge into environmental risk assessments. She advocates for Two-Eyed Seeing (Etuaptmumk) as a methodology to combine Indigenous and Western scientific perspectives. Her research explores the feasibility of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in remote Indigenous communities, addressing energy security, sustainability, and equitable partnerships.
Recent Article Trends
Her recent publication on Indigenous engagement for SMR projects highlights themes of energy transition, environmental justice, and community sovereignty. The article underscores the need for respectful consultation, waste management strategies, and training Indigenous youth in nuclear technology roles to align with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action.
Scientific Awards
- H.G Thode Post Doctoral Fellow
- McCall MacBain Teaching and Leadership Program Fellow
