جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Rachel Scholesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Chemistry
• Water Reuse
• Trace Contaminants
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rachel Scholes is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on protecting human and environmental health through the study of contaminants in urban water systems, with an emphasis on optimizing contaminant removal in engineered and nature-based treatment systems. She holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University and M.S. and Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. Her research interests include environmental chemistry, trace contaminants, water reuse, nature-based treatment systems, and stormwater treatment. She teaches courses such as ENVE 301 (Environmental Engineering Intermediate Design Project) and CIVL 562 (Environmental Data Collection and Analysis). Her lab, Scholes Lab, actively investigates contaminant dynamics in constructed wetlands, bioretention systems, and subsurface treatment environments. Key research contributions include enhancing contaminant removal via Fe (III)-EDTA-amended wetlands, studying 6PPD-quinone dynamics in salmon streams, and optimizing pharmaceutical attenuation in benthic wetland biomats. Her work bridges fundamental environmental chemistry with applied engineering solutions for sustainable water management. Dr. Scholes' lab collaborates on projects funded by grants focused on urban water systems, green infrastructure, and contaminant fate. She advises students through the Scholes Lab (www.scholeslab.org), which emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges.

• Urban Horticulture
• Ecosystem Services
• Urban Forestry
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Jill Edmondson serves as a Professor of Ecosystem Sustainability and NERC Knowledge Exchange Fellow at the School of Biosciences, University of Sheffield, where she has been a Senior Lecturer since 2021. Her research focuses on enhancing ecosystem sustainability and resilience in urban and agricultural contexts through interdisciplinary approaches bridging soil science, plant ecology, and social dimensions. Her core research pillars include: Urban Horticulture , where she leads the national MYHarvest citizen science project quantifying home-grown food production while assessing ecosystem co-benefits and soil pollutant risks; Soil Carbon Dynamics , specializing in black carbon's role in urban soil carbon sequestration; and Urban Forest Ecology , investigating how pollution and infrastructure encasement impact tree health and ecosystem services like heat mitigation. Her work consistently integrates field studies with policy-relevant applications for city planning. Analysis of her 2020-2025 publications reveals intensifying focus on climate adaptation, with dominant themes including urban food security quantification, soil contaminant bioavailability, green infrastructure performance, and urban tree resilience. Methodologically, she pioneers citizen science integration and interdisciplinary field measurements, yielding actionable insights for urban sustainability policy. Her major recognitions include: NERC Knowledge Exchange Fellow (2022-present) EPSRC Living with Environmental Change Fellow (2016-2021) Professor Edmondson supervises undergraduate literature reviews and research projects across multiple programs (MBiolSci, MEnvSci, MSc, MRes), mentoring the next generation of sustainability scientists. Her grant portfolio features competitive fellowships supporting urban ecosystem research with direct policy applications through partnerships with local governments and environmental NGOs. She directs the MYHarvest citizen science initiative and collaborates extensively with the University of Sheffield's Institute for Sustainable Food, leading a multidisciplinary team spanning soil science, ecology, and engineering to develop evidence-based strategies for resilient urban ecosystems.

• Environmental Engineering
• Geochemistry
• Environmental Remediation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Roles and Affiliations: Dibs Sarkar is a Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Ocean Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology. He serves as the Founding Director of the Stevens Center for Sustainability and the Sustainability Management MS and dual-degree MS-MBA programs. He is also an Adjunct Research Professor at Michigan Technological University and has held prior positions at Montclair State University and the University of Texas at San Antonio. Education: PhD (1997) in Geochemistry from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville MS (1991) and BS (1988) in Geology from the University of Calcutta Research Interests: Dr. Sarkar’s work focuses on environmental sustainability through a multidisciplinary lens, including soil/water chemistry, green technology development, and risk assessment. His research integrates geochemical, biological, and engineering principles to address environmental contamination, sustainable remediation of PFAS, phytoremediation, and stormwater management. He emphasizes holistic approaches to environmental problems, such as using vetiver grass for lead and TNT cleanup and developing biochar-based solutions. Grants and Funding: He has secured over $17 million in grants as PI/Co-PI for projects like PFAS remediation, sustainable stormwater management, and acid mine reclamation. Recent funding includes DOE projects on phytoextraction and NJDEP-supported studies on PFAS in wastewater. Awards and Recognition: Fellow of the Geological Society of America (2011) Fellow of the Soil Science Society of America (2019) Research Excellence Award (2022) Top 40 Under 40 San Antonio Rising Star Award (2004) Advisory and Editorial Roles: He chairs the Sustainability Minor at Stevens, edits multiple journals (e.g., Current Pollution Reports ), and serves on panels for NSF, NIH, and professional societies like SETAC and AGU. He is a founding member of SIROM Scientific Solutions, an environmental R&D firm. Labs and Teams: His research group collaborates on projects at the Stevens Center for Sustainability, focusing on green technologies, sustainable infrastructure, and environmental policy. The group emphasizes interdisciplinary innovation, from lab-scale studies to field demonstrations.

Usman T Khanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Water Resources Engineering
• Urban hydrology
• Flood risk assessment
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Usman T Khan serves as Associate Professor and Department Chair in Civil Engineering at the Lassonde School of Engineering, York University. A licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng), he specializes in Water Resources Engineering with a focus on urban water systems and sustainable infrastructure solutions. His academic credentials include: PhD in Environmental Engineering from University of Victoria (2011-2015) with thesis on 'Environmental prediction and risk analysis using fuzzy numbers and data-driven models' MSc in Civil Engineering from University of Calgary (2008-2010) researching 'Bioretention cell efficacy in cold climates' BSc in Civil Engineering from University of Calgary (2003-2008) focusing on 'Water to wastewater: Closing the loop' Dr. Khan's research program addresses critical challenges in urban hydrology , particularly flood risk assessment and uncertainty analysis under changing climate conditions. His work integrates big-data methodologies with traditional hydrological modeling to improve water quality and quantity predictions in urban environments. He has developed innovative approaches for sustainable stormwater management and has tested technologies like bioretention cells in challenging climatic conditions. His research specialties encompass: Urban flood risk modeling and mitigation Climate change adaptation for water infrastructure Advanced hydroinformatics applications Sustainable stormwater management systems Data-driven water quality assessment Dr. Khan's research excellence has been recognized with multiple awards: NSERC Master's Award for graduate studies NSERC Doctoral Award for PhD research NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship Andy Farquharson Teaching Excellence Award He has collaborated extensively with municipal governments on stormwater management projects and watershed planning initiatives. Dr. Khan's teaching philosophy is reflected in his completion of multiple pedagogical certifications including Instructional Skills Certificate (2016), Design Engineering & Instruction Certificate (2014), and Teaching Fundamentals Certificate (2012). His professional engagement includes membership in key organizations: Professional Engineers Ontario, International Association of Hydrological Sciences, International Water Association, Canadian Society of Civil Engineering, Canadian Water Resources Association, Canadian Association on Water Quality, and Canadian Geophysical Union.

Zoe Liمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Uncertainty Analysis
• Risk Management
• Stochastic Modelling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Zoe Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at McMaster University, with an additional role as an Associate Member in the Department of Computing and Software. She specializes in developing modeling and decision-support tools to address challenges in water resources management, environmental systems analysis, and climate change impacts. Her research focuses on hydrological modeling, probabilistic forecasting, risk analysis, and environmental systems optimization. She holds a B.Eng. from China and M.A.Sc./Ph.D. degrees from the University of Regina. Her work spans interdisciplinary collaborations, including studies on dam safety under climate change, wastewater treatment plant optimization, and AI-driven environmental monitoring. She has been actively involved in projects such as CityDNA, a digital tool to model urban environments for decision-making during crises like the pandemic. Dr. Li teaches courses in environmental systems engineering and principles of environmental engineering, emphasizing uncertainty quantification and sustainable practices. Her research publications (15+ recent articles) address topics like machine learning applications in environmental systems, climate change impacts on water resources, and infrastructure resilience. She advises graduate students in environmental engineering and systems optimization. Notable grants include funding from Roche Canada for pandemic-related urban modeling. Her work is frequently published in high-impact journals like Journal of Environmental Management and Water Resources Research .

• Environmental Informatics
• Hydrology
• Water Resources Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Caterina Valeo is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria's Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, holding a PhD from McMaster University. Her research focuses on environmental systems modeling with applications in forest management, urban water infrastructure, and climate resilience. Her work spans disturbance modeling in forested regions (including pine beetle infestations and forest fire impacts on watershed hydrology), sustainable urban water development through low-impact design tools like bioretention cells and permeable pavement, and climate change analysis using artificial neural networks for flood frequency prediction. She integrates hydrological, hydraulic, and water quality models to study pollutant dispersion in rivers and nearshore ecosystems, with emphasis on macrophyte-periphyton dynamics and dissolved oxygen impacts on aquatic habitats. Her research provides practical solutions for forest regeneration planning, stormwater management in Canadian climates, and climate-adaptive water infrastructure design through advanced computational approaches including fuzzy logic and neural network quantile estimation.

Eric Royمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nutrient Biogeochemistry
• Circular Bioeconomy
• Ecological Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eric Roy is an Associate Professor at the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, University of Vermont, and Director of the Casella Center for Circular Economy and Sustainability. He is also a Fellow at the Gund Institute for Environment. His research focuses on nutrient cycling, biogeochemistry, and ecological engineering to design sustainable systems for nutrient management in food, waste, and water systems. Education: Ph.D. in Oceanography & Coastal Sciences from Louisiana State University (2013), M.S. in Food, Agricultural & Biological Engineering from Ohio State University (2008), and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Old Dominion University (2006). Research interests include nutrient stewardship, circular bioeconomy, and nature-based solutions. His work integrates lab and field studies with modeling to explore nutrient dynamics in engineered, urban, and agricultural ecosystems. Key themes include improving nutrient use efficiency in food systems, resource recovery, and green infrastructure design. Teaching emphasizes ecological design in water quality, waste management, and food systems. His recent publications highlight advancements in phosphorus retention modeling, floodplain function analysis, and composting system optimization. He leads the Nutrient Cycling and Ecological Design Lab, advancing interdisciplinary solutions for environmental sustainability.

• Environmental Engineering
• Water Resource Management
• Urban Hydrology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Ertl is a Professor at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), leading the Institute of Sanitary Engineering and Water Pollution Control. His research focuses on urban water systems, emphasizing sustainable drainage, climate change adaptation, and nature-based solutions. He has coordinated 55 projects, including international initiatives in Albania and Austria, addressing stormwater management, wastewater heat recovery, and sewer infrastructure resilience. Key Projects : Analysing re-activated watercourses for urban resilience (2024–2028) Resilient rainwater management in Austria (2024–2028) Assessing pollutant emissions in Albania (2024–2027) Research Themes : Building Information Modeling (BIM) in wastewater systems Uncertainty analysis under climate change Stormwater pollution and heat island mitigation Awards : 2018: Goldene Ehrennadel des ÖWAV 1993: Best student award at AGIT 93 His recent publications highlight multidisciplinary approaches to wastewater energy recovery, spatial compatibility of nature-based solutions, and prioritization of stormwater management sites. He has supervised numerous theses and contributed to media discussions on urban climate resilience, including articles in Austrian outlets like futurezone.at and Der Kurier.

John Starkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ecological Risk Assessment
• Ecotoxicology
• Environmental Toxicology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

John Stark is a Professor of Entomology at Washington State University (WSU), serving as Director of the Washington Stormwater Center and a key member of the Department of Entomology within the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS). His research focuses on ecological risk assessment, pesticide effects on endangered species, and the ecotoxicology of pollutants in aquatic and agricultural ecosystems. He leads the Ecotoxicology Program at WSU Puyallup and the Washington Stormwater Center, addressing challenges like salmon protection and stormwater management. Education includes B.S. degrees in Forest Biology and Biology from Syracuse University and SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry, followed by M.S. and Ph.D. in Entomology from Louisiana State University and the University of Hawaii, respectively. Research interests emphasize population-level risk assessments using demographic models and matrix approaches, particularly targeting endangered species such as salmon, invertebrates, and butterflies. He investigates how pesticides, stormwater runoff, and other pollutants impact ecosystems, with recent projects analyzing low-impact development effects on salmon health and pesticide impacts on endangered butterflies. His awards include the C.W. Woodworth Award (2005), Excellence in Research Award (2010), and induction into the Washington State Academy of Sciences (2019). Notable contributions include authoring the textbook Demographic Toxicity: Methods in Ecological Risk Assessment (2008) and over 140 peer-reviewed papers. Leadership roles span national and state committees, including the Billy Frank Jr. Salmon Coalition, the Washington State Toxics Reduction Strategy Group, and the Puget Sound Partnership Science Panel. He has advised on policy issues like stormwater regulations, pesticide management, and salmon conservation. Labs and teams include the Washington Stormwater Center, Ecotoxicology Program, and collaborations with institutions like the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the U.S. EPA. His work bridges academia, policy, and practical solutions for environmental challenges.

Jennifer Drakeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Stormwater Management
• Low Impact Development
• Green Infrastructure
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Drake is a Professor and Tier II Canada Research Chair in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University, leading the Drake Stormwater Research Group. Her work focuses on sustainable stormwater solutions for Canadian urban environments, with expertise in low impact development and green infrastructure systems. Dr. Drake's educational background includes: B.Eng & Scty from McMaster University M.A.Sc. from the University of Guelph Ph.D. from the University of Guelph Her research centers on stormwater management , urban flooding mitigation , and water quality improvement through innovative technologies. She investigates diverse systems including bioretention cells, permeable pavements, and green roofs, emphasizing sustainability and interdisciplinary design for Canada's unique climate challenges. Recent publications (2020-2024) reveal strong trends toward practical field applications and climate resilience. Key themes include microplastic removal in bioretention systems, biochar-enhanced green infrastructure, winter performance of permeable pavements, and standardized reporting methodologies for long-term system evaluation. Scientific recognition includes: Tier II Canada Research Chair in Stormwater Management Dr. Drake's research program involves extensive field monitoring across Ontario communities, with collaborations spanning municipal governments and industry partners. Her group actively tests emerging technologies like blue-green roofs and regenerative street sweepers while addressing real-world challenges such as road salt pollution and urban flooding exacerbated by climate change. The Drake Stormwater Research Group operates the Sponge City Lab, conducting hands-on experiments with undergraduate and graduate students on green roof rehabilitation, bioretention performance monitoring, and permeable pavement maintenance. Current projects focus on building climate-resilient urban water infrastructure through integrated technological and ecological approaches.

• Antibiotic Resistance
• Micropollutants
• Pyrolysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Patrick McNamara is an Associate Professor at the College of Engineering , Marquette University , specializing in the intersection of environmental engineering, antibiotic resistance, and wastewater treatment technologies. Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota (2012) M.S., Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (2008) B.S., Civil Engineering (Minor: Spanish for the Business Professions), Marquette University (2006) His research focuses on: Environmental antibiotic resistance dynamics PFAS mitigation via pyrolysis and electrochemical treatments Biosolids processing and reuse strategies Consumer chemical impacts on microbial water systems Recent publications analyze corrosion inhibitor effects on resistomes, QACs during pandemics, and electrochemical PFAS removal mechanisms. Grants from the National Science Foundation and industry partners fund his work on antibiotic resistance mitigation and contaminant removal processes. Scientific awards include: OCOE Outstanding Researcher Award (2022) Way Klingler Young Scholar Award (2018) Excellence in Review Award (2017) WEF Canham Graduate Studies Scholarship (2010) McNamara leads the McNamara Research Group , developing innovative treatment processes like electrocoagulation-peroxidation and pyrolysis systems. His work addresses: Activated sludge foaming challenges Greywater treatment optimization Stormwater resistome characterization UV-based resistance mitigation

Daniel Chaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Engineering
• Bioremediation
• Waste Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Daniel Cha holds a faculty position in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Delaware. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, followed by a Master's from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor's from McGill University. His academic and industrial career spans over three decades with expertise in environmental biological processes, microbial community dynamics, and sustainable waste management solutions. Dr. Cha has worked as a consulting engineer and held roles at the Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. His research focuses on microbial-driven systems, including energy/fertilizer recovery from food waste, biocomposite material synthesis from wastewater microorganisms, and genomic analysis of mixed culture microbial communities. Key areas also include zerovalent iron-based water treatment technologies, sulfate reduction for acid mine drainage mitigation, and innovative fecal sludge management systems in urban contexts. Notable projects include field demonstrations of breathable membrane toilets in India and pilot-scale bioretention systems integrating biochar. His work bridges environmental chemistry with engineering solutions, addressing contaminants like perchlorate, energetic compounds, and heavy metals in industrial wastewater. Publications span advanced oxidation processes, microbial ecology, and novel membrane technologies. While no formal awards are listed, his extensive patent portfolio includes systems for treating energetic compound wastewaters and biodegradation enhancement methods. His lab collaborates on projects involving both academic and industrial partners, emphasizing scalable environmental engineering solutions.

Laura Toranمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hydrogeology
• Urban Hydrology
• Karst Hydrology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Laura Toran is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at Temple University, part of the College of Science and Technology. Her research focuses on urban hydrology, karst hydrology, and groundwater-surface water interactions. She has held the Weeks Chair in Environmental Geology since 1997 and served as Executive Editor of Groundwater (2021–2023). Her work includes over $20 million in grants from NSF, the William Penn Foundation, and others. Education: Ph.D. Geology, University of Wisconsin–Madison (1986) B.A. Geology, Macalester College (1980) Research Interests: Urban stream health, stormwater control measures, karst spring dynamics, hydrogeophysics, and fractured rock modeling. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates field monitoring, modeling, and geochemical analysis to address environmental challenges in urban and natural systems. Recent Articles: Focus on urban runoff modeling, stormwater infrastructure efficacy, karst flow path analysis, and critical zone processes. Highlights include studies on nitrogen cycling in basins and temperature dynamics in urban streams. Awards: Fellow, Geological Society of America (2005) Deans Distinguished Research Award (2018) High Value Research Award (AASHTO, 2018) Advising & Grants: Mentored over 40 undergraduates and numerous graduate students. Current projects include the Delaware River Watershed Initiative and Urban Critical Zone studies. Collaborates with institutions like Villanova University and the U.S. Geological Survey.

Joshua Caplanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Biology
• Plant-Soil Interactions
• Urban Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joshua Caplan, PhD is an Associate Professor at Temple University , affiliated with the Department of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture. His research focuses on plant-soil interactions in human-modified environments, including urban roadsides, disturbed forests, and coastal wetlands. He investigates how environmental extremes (salinity, nutrient changes, drought) affect plant physiology, soil structure, and ecosystem processes like carbon cycling. Research Themes Plant responses to environmental stressors (salinity, nutrient enrichment, extreme weather) Urban green infrastructure (tree trenches, bioswales) performance and sustainability Soil engineering and modification for ecological resilience Application of computational modeling and spectroscopy to ecological studies Education PhD in Environmental Sciences & Resources, Portland State University (2009) BS in Environmental Science, University of Rochester (2001) Publication Trends His recent work (2023–2025) emphasizes: Urban plant-soil interactions under climate stressors Green infrastructure resilience to salinity and compaction Spectroscopic methods for predicting plant traits Carbon dynamics in coastal and urban ecosystems Integrating agrivoltaics with vegetation systems Legacy effects of nutrient enrichment on ecological recovery Contact Email: jcaplan@temple.edu

Andrea Bradfordمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Engineering
• Water Resources Management
• Stormwater Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andrea Bradford, PhD, P.Eng., is a Professor in the School of Engineering at the University of Guelph, specializing in Environmental Engineering. Her research focuses on ecological flow assessment, stormwater management, wetland hydroecology, and water resources policy. She holds professional affiliations with organizations including the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Canadian Water Resources Association. Dr. Bradford earned her Ph.D. from Queen's University (1999) with a dissertation on the hydroecology of Minesing Swamp. She has advised numerous graduate students on projects related to permeable pavements, ecological flow frameworks, and groundwater-dependent ecosystems. Her teaching includes courses on urban stormwater management, stream/wetland restoration, and watershed systems design. Her research bridges engineering and ecology, addressing challenges such as low impact development (LID) implementation, wetland protection, and policy integration with hydrological science. She has pioneered methodologies for ecological flow assessment and contributed to guidelines for sustainable urban water systems. Dr. Bradford has advised over 11 graduate students and contributed to impactful projects like the Kortright Centre Permeable Pavement Study. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly integrating Indigenous knowledge with Western scientific approaches to enhance ecosystem stewardship.