جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Alice Grgicak-Mannionمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Environmental Science
• Air Pollution Monitoring
• Geospatial Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alice Grgicak-Mannion is a researcher at the University of Windsor’s School of the Environment, affiliated with the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research. She specializes in environmental science, geospatial analysis, and pollution monitoring. Her roles include Special Advisor to the Provost on Sustainability (2024–2026) and leadership in initiatives like the Windsor-Essex Sewing Force during the pandemic. She contributed to high-profile projects, including air quality studies in Windsor-Detroit and Arctic seal movement ecology. Her research focuses on tracking contaminants (metals, PCBs, PBDEs) in aquatic systems, developing GIS tools for public health applications, and assessing environmental impacts on communities and ecosystems. She has collaborated on studies ranging from blowfly biodiversity to mercury levels in Arctic fish, emphasizing spatial and temporal trends. Awards: No specific prizes mentioned, though her work has been featured in interdisciplinary collaborations and policy advising. She mentors students like Rebecca Shearon (ESRI Scholarship recipient, 2018). Active in community outreach, she organized high school GIS workshops and panels for Women in Science. Labs/Teams: Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research, Centre for Geospatial Analysis. Grants and funding details not explicitly provided in texts.

Clare Robinsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Groundwater-surface water interactions
• Urban stormwater management
• Onsite wastewater systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Clare Robinson is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Western University , where she serves as Research Director of the Geotechnical Research Centre and leads the RESTORE Research Group . Her work focuses on groundwater-surface water interactions, urban stormwater management, and onsite wastewater systems. Education: PhD in Environmental Engineering, University of Queensland, 2007 BEng in Environmental Engineering, University of Queensland, 2002 Research Interests: Groundwater pollution and contaminant transport Low impact development stormwater technologies Subterranean estuarine dynamics Water quality modeling Geochemical and microbial interactions in aquifers Coastal and nearshore hydrology Publication Trends: Recent work emphasizes groundwater discharge quantification using geoelectrical imaging, nutrient loading from septic systems, arsenic mobilization in coastal aquifers, and climate-adaptive urban stormwater solutions. Her articles span environmental engineering, hydrology, and biogeochemistry, with applications to Great Lakes and global water quality challenges. Scientific Awards: Chandler-Misener Award (IAGLR), 2021 Faculty Scholar Award (Western U), 2020-2022 Western Green Award, 2018 Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Water Quality, 2017-2024 Early Researcher Award (Ontario), 2012 International Research Awards (Western U), 2009 and 2012 Advising & Collaborations: Supervises active PhD and Master's students on projects involving lead dissolution models, arsenic fate in aquifers, and phosphorus retention in bioretention systems. Collaborates with institutions like Hohai University (China) and researchers such as D.M. O’Carroll and J.E. Herrera. Directs field experiments in Canadian climate regions and coastal Bangladesh. Labs & Teams: Leads the RESTORE Research Group and Geotechnical Research Centre at Western University, integrating multidisciplinary teams for groundwater modeling, contaminant transport studies, and sustainable urban water solutions.

• Water treatment
• Environmental engineering
• Civil engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michèle Prévost is a tenured Professor at Polytechnique Montréal's Department of Civil, Geological and Mining Engineering. She holds the NSERC Industrial Chair on Drinking Water (CIEP) and founded the CREDEAU water technology platform. With over 25 years of experience in drinking water R&D, her expertise covers source protection, water treatment (disinfection, biological processes, contaminant oxidation), and distribution network issues like bio-stability and Legionella control. 2024 - King Charles III Coronation Medal 2021 - Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering 2017 - Acfas Michel-Jurdant Prize 2016 - A.P. Black Award from AWWA Her research focuses on: Drinking water contamination risks Emerging pollutants (toxins, pharmaceuticals) Legionella and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in plumbing Climate change impact on water supply Advanced monitoring systems for water quality Lead pipe removal strategies The 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) analyze: Legionella transmission mechanisms, real-time water monitoring tools, lead mitigation, chlorine management, cooling tower safety, and emerging contaminant oxidation. Trends show strong emphasis on microbial risk modeling, climate resilience, and hospital water system optimization. Students she has supervised include 30 PhD and 48 master's graduates, with recent work on Legionella airborne transmission, cyanobacteria monitoring, and waterborne pathogen dynamics. Media mentions since 2015 highlight her warnings about lax water regulations and lead contamination in Quebec schools.

Pratheepa Jeganathanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Statistical Learning
• Spatial Statistics
• Bayesian Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Pratheepa Jeganathan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at McMaster University. Her research focuses on developing statistical methods for multi-view learning, particularly in modeling dependencies across heterogeneous data sources. Applications span molecular microbiology, spatial omics, sensor-based traffic data, and loss reserving. Her methodological work includes generative models, Bayesian sampling, constrained clustering, and spatio-temporal statistics. Education: PhD in Mathematics (Statistics) from Texas Tech University (2016), Postdoctoral Fellowship at Stanford University (2016–2020). Research Interests: Spatial statistics, statistical learning, high-throughput data methods, and statistical theory. Recent work includes analyzing microbiome interventions using transfer functions, studying vaginal microbiota communities, and applying recurrent neural networks to multivariate loss reserving. She has published in journals like PLoS Computational Biology and Genome Biology . Teaching: Instructs courses in data science (STATS 3DA3, CSE 780), statistical research projects, and graduate-level topics in statistics.

Annemieke Farenhorstمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Chemistry
• Soil Science
• Water Quality
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Annemieke Farenhorst is a Professor in the Department of Soil Science at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. Since 2008, she has conducted interdisciplinary research at the intersection of environmental chemistry and public health, focusing on pesticide fate, drinking water quality in First Nations communities, and gender equity in STEM fields. Current-use pesticide sorption dynamics in soils, sediments, and microplastics Antibiotic resistance genes in drinking water systems Gender disparities in academic service and research output Development of the Faculty Workplace Climate Survey Her recent publications highlight advancements in pesticide detection methods, resistome analysis in Indigenous communities, and climate resilience strategies. She has received numerous awards including the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award. Dr. Farenhorst actively bridges natural and social science methodologies to address environmental justice and agricultural sustainability challenges. 2016 Women’s Executive Network Top 100 Award 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Multiple University of Manitoba Merit and Teaching Awards As a registered Professional Agrologist, her work spans contaminant transport modeling, wetland protection, and innovative spectroscopy applications for environmental monitoring.

Graham Gagnonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Water Quality and Treatment
• Environmental Engineering
• Public Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Graham Gagnon is an Associate Vice-President Research and the NSERC/Halifax Water Industrial Research Chair in Water Quality and Treatment at Dalhousie University. He directs the Centre for Water Resources Studies and has secured over $38M in research funding since 1998. He has trained 25 PhD and 67 Master’s students, many of whom pursue careers in environmental sectors. His research focuses on water treatment, lead corrosion control, Indigenous water governance, and hydraulic fracturing impacts. Key affiliations include roles on the Ministers’ Round Table on Environment and Sustainability, the Expert Panel on Hydraulic Fracturing, and leadership in establishing the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority. He has received awards like the AWWA George Warren Fuller Award and the 2018 Discovery Award for Professional Excellence. His work spans microbial source tracking, drinking water safety plans, and wastewater treatment innovations. Collaborations with Indigenous communities emphasize culturally aligned solutions, while UV LED disinfection research aims to revolutionize water treatment efficiency. His lab hosts co-ops and interns, fostering the next generation of water professionals.

Aaron Fiskمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aquatic Ecology
• Marine Biology
• Environmental Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Aaron Fisk is a Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Trophic Ecology at the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research (GLIER), part of the School of the Environment at the University of Windsor. His research focuses on trophic ecology, using chemical tracers (stable isotopes, fatty acids) and acoustic telemetry to study fish movement, habitat use, and food web dynamics across freshwater and Arctic marine ecosystems. He holds a Ph.D. in Soil Science from the University of Manitoba (1998), and M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Biology from the University of Windsor (1994, 1991). Key research areas include the Laurentian Great Lakes, Arctic marine systems, and invasive species impacts. His work has been funded through federal grants, including leadership in the Real-Time Aquatic Ecosystem Observation Network (RAEON), and collaborations with institutions like the Canadian Arctic and U.S. Great Lakes agencies. Dr. Fisk has advised numerous graduate students and postdocs, including Sarah Larocque (PhD), Nathan Drouillard (M.Sc.), and Lydia Paulic (M.Sc.). His awards include the 2015 Pew Marine Fellowship and the Canada Research Chair. Current projects involve tracking fish movements in the Detroit River, restoring bloater populations in Lake Ontario, and studying Arctic cod behavior under climate change. Publications span trophic interactions, contaminant dynamics, and conservation strategies. His lab integrates fieldwork, biotelemetry, and stable isotope analysis to address ecological challenges in aquatic systems.

Monica B. Emelkoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Water Treatment
• Climate Change
• Wildfire Impacts
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Monica B. Emelko is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Waterloo and holds the Canada Research Chair in Water Science, Technology & Policy. She is Director of the Water Science, Technology & Policy Group and cross-appointed in Biology, Geography & Environmental Management, Systems Design Engineering, and the School of Planning. Her research focuses on drinking water treatment, wildfire impacts, climate change adaptation, and sustainable technology development. She co-leads the Southern Rockies Watershed Project, addressing wildfire effects on hydrology and water quality. Emelko advises federal/provincial agencies on drinking water policy and has received multiple awards, including the NSERC Discovery Accelerator Supplement and Ontario Early Researcher Award. She teaches advanced courses in water treatment and environmental engineering. Education: PhD Civil Engineering, University of Waterloo (2001) Masters Civil Engineering, UCLA (1995) Bachelor's Environmental Engineering Science & Chemical Engineering, MIT (1993-1994) Research Interests: Emelko’s work spans drinking water security, microbial risk assessment, wildfire-induced water quality challenges, and climate change adaptation. She emphasizes integrating engineering solutions with ecological and policy frameworks. Recent projects include modeling wildfire ash impacts on treatment plants and developing frameworks for microplastic risk assessment. Her interdisciplinary approach involves collaborating with over 30 utilities across North America. Awards & Recognition: NSERC Discovery Accelerator Supplement (2009) Ontario Early Researcher Award (2006) AWWA Academic Achievement Award (2002) Advancing Knowledge: Emelko’s lab develops novel methodologies for quantifying water treatment efficacy and microbial risks. She pioneered techniques for evaluating filtration performance under wildfire conditions and contributed to IPCC reports on climate-water linkages. Her team’s work on cyanobacterial dynamics and DBP formation under climate stress has informed regulatory policies. Teaching focuses on physico-chemical water treatment processes (CIVE 670, CIVE 770) and statistical methods (ENVE 224/GEOE 224). Labs & Teams: The Water Science Group coordinates the Southern Rockies Observatory, tracking long-term watershed responses to disturbances. Emelko collaborates with industry/government partners on projects like the Wildfire Exposure Index and green infrastructure cost-benefit analyses.

Chris Weisenerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geomicrobiology
• Redox Chemistry
• Microbial Ecology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Chris Weisener is a Professor at the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research (GLIER) within the School of the Environment at the University of Windsor. He holds the role of Coordinator for the Advanced Microscopy and Materials Characterization Facility. His research focuses on geomicrobiology, redox chemistry, and microbial ecology in terrestrial and aquatic systems, with particular emphasis on metal and nutrient cycling in the Great Lakes basin. He has held academic positions since 2005, progressing from Assistant to Associate Professor before attaining his current rank in 2018. Dr. Weisener earned his Ph.D. in Applied Science from the University of South Australia (2003) and a B.Sc. in Earth Science from the University of Western Ontario (1998). His research investigates microbial influences on contaminant transport, environmental tracers for assessing ecosystem health, and the interplay between microbial activity and ecological stressors. Key areas include nutrient cycling in agricultural and urban watersheds, microcystin degradation in Lake Erie, and sediment oxygen demand in oil sands tailings. He has pioneered studies on passive treatment of acid mine drainage using mussel shells and developed novel techniques like combined DNA/RNA amplicon sequencing for microbial community analysis. Dr. Weisener leads the Weisener Lab, which explores microbial drivers of nutrient cycling in climate change contexts, bioremediation strategies for contaminated environments, and applications of cutting-edge genomic tools. Current projects include microbial responses to environmental shifts in agriculture systems and microbial community shifts across contaminated landscapes. His work integrates biogeochemical, molecular, and field-based approaches to address environmental challenges. Graduate and postdoctoral positions are available in his lab, focusing on geomicrobiology, sediment dynamics, and microbial ecology.

Rajesh Sethمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wastewater Treatment
• Bioenergy Recovery
• Advanced Oxidation Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rajesh Seth is a Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Windsor's Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on organic waste conversion to bioenergy, advanced water treatment technologies, and environmental contaminant monitoring. Current investigations include ozonation processes, microbial remediation, and contaminant fate modeling in wastewater systems. With extensive publications in environmental engineering, his recent work spans UV disinfection, life cycle assessment of anaerobic digestion, and wastewater surveillance for public health. Collaborative projects include microbial water quality modeling in the Great Lakes region and development of advanced oxidation processes for toxin removal.

• Environmental Microbiology
• Water Quality
• Microbial Source Tracking
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Thomas Edge is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biology within McMaster University's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on water quality monitoring, microbial source tracking, and public health implications of aquatic ecosystems, with emphasis on developing novel detection methods for fecal contamination and harmful algal blooms. Research spans environmental microbiology, microbial source tracking, and recreational water safety. He has pioneered molecular methods for detecting fecal bacteria and pathogens in complex aquatic systems, contributing to improved water quality assessment frameworks. Key collaborations include work with the International Joint Commission on transboundary water issues and extensive publications on microbial dynamics in Great Lakes ecosystems.

Sarah Dornerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hydrology
• Water Quality
• Climate Change Impacts
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sarah Dorner is a Full Professor in the Department of Civil, Geological and Mining Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal. She holds the Industrial Chair on Drinking Water and is an active member of the Research, Development and Validation Center for Water Treatment Technologies and Processes (CREDEAU). Her academic credentials include a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Engineering from the University of Guelph, and a Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo. Her research focuses on hydrological processes, water quality dynamics, and climate change impacts on water resources. Key interests include: Source water protection and microbial contaminant transport in surface waters Real-time monitoring of cyanobacteria blooms and combined sewer overflows Wastewater-based epidemiology for public health surveillance Development of advanced water quality modeling frameworks Climate adaptation strategies for urban water systems Her publications demonstrate strong focus on microbial risk assessment, climate change impacts on water security, and innovative monitoring technologies. Recent work emphasizes SARS-CoV-2 tracking in wastewater, cyanobacteria management in drinking water sources, and sustainable stormwater solutions. Research consistently integrates field validation with computational modeling to address contamination challenges in urban watersheds. Professor Dorner has supervised 36 graduate students (17 PhD, 19 Master's) on topics spanning microbial risk assessment, water treatment optimization, and hydrological modeling. She leads multidisciplinary teams through CREDEAU and maintains active collaborations with municipal water authorities. Her research has influenced policy decisions regarding combined sewer overflow management and drinking water protection in Quebec.

• Microbiology
• Host-Microbe Interactions
• Environmental Microbiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christopher Yost is a Professor and Vice-President (Research) at the University of Regina's Faculty of Science, Department of Biology. His research focuses on environmental microbiology and bacterial genetics, with two core themes: fecal pollution indicators in agricultural ecosystems and cell envelope function in rhizobia. He leads the Yost Lab, which uses 'omics' technologies to address agricultural challenges and antibiotic resistance. Notably, he received the 2017 CSM Murray Award for Career Achievement. His lab investigates how bacterial cell envelopes contribute to symbiosis and environmental stress tolerance, particularly in rhizobia-legume interactions. Research on fecal contamination emphasizes policy-relevant solutions to mitigate waterborne pathogens. The lab also explores antibiotic resistance dynamics in wastewater treatment systems and Arctic environments. Recent studies highlight metagenomic analyses of microbial communities, antibiotic resistance gene distribution, and innovative wastewater treatment approaches. Collaborative projects include global urban virome surveillance and biobed system impacts on genetic mobility. Key contributions: Pioneering fecal source tracking methods, advancing rhizobia genomics, and developing sustainable wastewater solutions Lab infrastructure: Molecular microbiology facilities with omics capabilities Research networks: Partnerships in Arctic environmental science and global health initiatives His work bridges fundamental microbiology with applied environmental and agricultural solutions, addressing pressing issues like waterborne disease prevention and sustainable agriculture.

• Environmental Science
• Water Quality Monitoring
• Microbial Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christopher Weisener is a Professor at the University of Windsor's Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research (GLIER), part of the School of the Environment. His research focuses on microbial ecosystems, water quality monitoring, and environmental health. He leads projects using sewage and sediment analysis to detect emerging health and environmental risks, including pandemic tracking and freshwater ecosystem preservation. Key Affiliations: GLIER, School of the Environment Research interests include microbial life in extreme environments (e.g., high-altitude glacial lakes in New Zealand), early warning systems for water contamination, and collaborations with local industries like greenhouse growers to study agricultural runoff impacts. His work bridges environmental microbiology with engineering solutions for sustainable water management. Recent projects include a federally funded initiative to restore Great Lakes ecosystems, NSERC-supported sediment microbial research, and sewage-based epidemiology for pandemic monitoring. He frequently collaborates with international institutions, such as Yunnan University in China, through GLIER's global exchange programs. Notable Collaborations: Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, Yunnan University, Great Lakes communities Grant activity includes over $760,000 in recent funding for environmental research. Advising focus areas involve training students in field sampling, microbial analysis, and environmental policy applications. Labs/Teams: GLIER's microbial ecology lab, interdisciplinary water quality task forces.

• Aquatic Ecology
• Stream Habitat Conservation
• Fisheries Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Mackereth is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biology at Lakehead University, affiliated with the Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research (CNFER) and the Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Mining & Exploration. His research focuses on landscape disturbance impacts on stream aquatic communities, particularly brook char and coldwater fish habitats in boreal ecosystems. He holds a HBSc and MSc from the University of Western Ontario and a PhD from the University of Guelph. His research explores timber harvest, forest fire effects, and spatial scale influences on stream ecology. He collaborates on projects involving fish habitat use, genetic tracking of populations, and watershed hydrology. Recent work includes studies on soil rutting in black spruce ecosystems and microbial attachment mechanisms relevant to food safety. Mackereth's publications span aquatic ecology, environmental microbiology, and geomorphology, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. He maintains an active research profile through CNFER and contributes to sustainable resource management initiatives. Despite extensive academic output, no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials.