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Professor Robert Delatolla is a Full Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Ottawa. He serves as Director of the national CoVaRR-Net Wastewater Surveillance Research Group, co-Chair of the Ontario Wastewater Surveillance Consortium, and Director of the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Environmental Engineering. Additionally, he is the Graduate Coordinator for the University of Ottawa Environmental Engineering Graduate Program.
- Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, McGill University (2009)
- M.Eng., Civil Engineering, McGill University (2002)
- B.A.Sc., Geological Engineering, University of British Columbia (2000)
Professor Delatolla’s research focuses on wastewater-based surveillance as a tool for public health decision-making, particularly in pandemic preparedness and health equity. His work integrates modern analytical methods to optimize wastewater treatment technologies and enhance population health responses.
His recent publications emphasize SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance, wastewater epidemiology for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and data quality improvements in small communities. These studies highlight his leadership in developing standardized protocols for wastewater signal interpretation and public health applications.
- Ontario Society of Professional Engineers Engineering Excellence Medal (2022-2023)
- Covid-19 Public Health Innovation Fund Award (Ontario Ministry of Health and Ontario Medical Association, 2022-2023)
- University of Ottawa Excellence in Education Prize (2017-2018)
- Faculty of Engineering John V. March Award for Excellence in Teaching (2016-2017)
He supervises graduate students, including Juliet Ikem, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on wastewater treatment innovations. His research has been featured in media outlets such as CBC News, Globe and Mail, and Huffington Post, underscoring its societal impact.
