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Ryan Prosser is an Associate Professor in the School of Environmental Sciences at the University of Guelph, Ontario. His research focuses on the impact of industrial chemicals and pesticides on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, with particular emphasis on freshwater mussels and microplastics pollution. Prosser holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Toxicology from the University of Guelph and completed post-doctoral work at Environment and Climate Change Canada. He has taught internationally and has led projects investigating pharmaceuticals in biosolids, pesticide runoff effects, and mussel conservation.
Education
- B.Sc., Queens University (2002)
- B.Ed., University of Wollongong, Australia (2003)
- B.Sc. (Honours), University of Guelph (2011)
- Ph.D., Environmental Toxicology, University of Guelph (2014)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Environment and Climate Change Canada (2017)
Research Interests
Prosser’s work combines field and lab studies to assess chemical risks in ecosystems. Key areas include: microplastic contamination pathways, freshwater mussel stress biomarkers, and ecotoxicological effects of firefighting additives. His lab uses metabolomics and environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques for mussel population monitoring. Current projects address road salt impacts on mussels and fire suppression gel toxicity.
Grants & Collaborations
Active partnerships include the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans. His research has informed policy on biosolid application and microplastic regulation.
Labs & Teams
He leads the Prosser Research Group at the University of Guelph, focusing on innovative methods for aquatic and soil toxicity testing. The lab emphasizes graduate student-driven projects with bi-weekly progress meetings.
