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Chris Darimont is a Professor and Raincoast Research Chair in Applied Conservation Science within the Department of Geography at the University of Victoria's Faculty of Social Sciences. His work bridges natural and social sciences to address urgent conservation challenges, with a geographic focus on British Columbia's Central Coast (Great Bear Rainforest) but designed for global relevance. His research spans three primary domains: landscape ecology at the marine-terrestrial interface, conservation biology of harvest management, and conservation ethics. Darimont maintains deep collaborations with First Nations communities and conservation organizations like the Raincoast Conservation Foundation (where he previously served as Science Director) and Hakai Institute. His work frequently integrates Indigenous Knowledge with scientific methods, exemplified by projects like the Nuxalk Sputc (Eulachon) initiative and Heiltsuk bear monitoring. Darimont's publication record shows consistent focus on human-wildlife interactions, particularly bear-salmon ecosystems, trophy hunting ethics, and Indigenous-led conservation. His highly cited 2009 PNAS paper "Human predators outpace other agents of trait change in the wild" and 2015 Science paper "The unique ecology of human predators" established foundational frameworks in conservation science. Recent work increasingly emphasizes decolonial approaches and Two-Eyed Seeing methodologies. As an educator, he teaches GEOG 391 (Contemporary Topics in Coastal Conservation) and GEOG 353 (Coastal and Marine Resources), prioritizing student mentorship as his "favourite form of outreach." His research is regularly featured in high-profile media including National Geographic and The New York Times, reflecting his commitment to science communication and public engagement.

• Conservation Science
• Wildlife Management
• Marine-Terrestrial Ecology
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Dr. Yunfei Jiang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Agriculture. Her research focuses on improving crop resilience to climate change and sustainable agronomic practices in Atlantic Canada, with expertise in agronomy, crop physiology, and environmental stress responses. She holds a Ph.D. in Plant Science from the University of Saskatchewan (2017), an M.Sc. from Dalhousie University (2013), and a B.Sc. in Horticulture from Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (2010). Her research includes evaluating enhanced efficiency fertilizers, biochar, and intercropping systems to enhance soil health and crop yields. She teaches courses such as AGRN2001 (Cereal-Based Cropping Systems) and PLSC2001 (Plant Propagation Techniques). Funding and awards details, along with her graduate students' projects, are available on her lab website at jiangdal.ca . Dr. Jiang is affiliated with professional organizations including the Nova Scotia Institute of Agrologists and the American Society of Agronomy. Her lab, the Agronomy and Crop Physiology (ACP) Lab, emphasizes sustainable agriculture and crop adaptation to environmental challenges. Contact her via email at yunfei.jiang@dal.ca or visit her lab's address: PO Box 550, Truro, NS B2N 5E3.

• Agronomy
• Crop Physiology
• Plant Response to Environmental Stress
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Steven Siciliano is a Professor and NSERC/FCL Industrial Research Chair in In Situ Remediation and Risk Assessment at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Agriculture and Bioresources. He leads the CREATE Human and Ecological Risk Assessment Program. His expertise spans soil toxicology, greenhouse gas dynamics in polar ecosystems, and nitrogen cycle interactions in contaminated environments. Education: Ph.D. in Toxicology, University of Saskatchewan B.Sc. in Biochemistry, Concordia University Research Interests: His work focuses on human-soil interaction dynamics, including soil pollution impacts on human health (e.g., PAH toxicity via soil ingestion) and ecosystem resilience (e.g., nitrogen cycle disruptions). He investigates Arctic/Antarctic soil microbiology, greenhouse gas production in polar deserts, and the ecological effects of pollutants like mercury and petroleum hydrocarbons. His lab is divided into toxicology (e.g., metal cardiovascular effects, soil ingestion models) and ecology (e.g., sub-zero water effects on gene expression, Arctic nitrogen cycles). Teaching: Teaches courses on environmental fate analysis, contaminated site management, and advanced risk assessment methodologies at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Courses include EVSC 420, TOX 820, and EVSC 821. Grants & Labs: Directs the CREATE Program and leads projects funded by NSERC and industry partnerships. His lab integrates fieldwork, molecular techniques, and modeling to address environmental remediation challenges. Collaborates on projects like cryoturbation-driven carbon dynamics and microbial community analysis in agricultural systems. Labs/Teams: Active in soil science research teams, including Arctic soil microbiology and bioremediation innovation groups. Engages in interdisciplinary collaborations with environmental engineers and ecologists to advance in situ remediation technologies.

• Soil Toxicology
• Environmental Science
• Polar Ecosystems
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Pascale Biron is a Professor in the Department of Geography, Urban Planning and Environment at Concordia University, Montreal. She holds a Ph.D. in Geography from Université de Montréal (1995) and has been with Concordia since 1998. Her research focuses on river dynamics, stream restoration for fish habitat, flood modeling, and climate change impacts. She specializes in hydrogeomorphology, river management in agricultural watersheds, and numerical modeling of fluvial processes. Research Interests: Her work includes river restoration strategies, flood risk assessment using LiDAR technology, and the 'river freedom' concept promoting ecosystem resilience. She collaborates closely with government agencies to translate research into practical river management policies. Professional Affiliations: Canadian Geomorphology Research Group, Canadian Association of Geographers, American Geophysical Union, GRIL (Limnology Research Group), and RIISQ (Quebec Flood Risk Network). Publications & Research: Recent studies address global salmonid biomass patterns, fluvial hazard detection via machine learning, and large-scale flood modeling. She supervises 19 graduate students in Ph.D./M.Sc. programs in Geography and Environmental Studies, focusing on topics like river confluence hydraulics and agricultural stream restoration. Grants & Funding: Active projects include river dynamics in fish habitats, flood modeling for road infrastructure vulnerability, and computational fluid dynamics simulations of river flows. She also leads research on societal dimensions of river restoration and policy frameworks for flood resilience.

• Hydro-geomorphology
• River Restoration
• Floodplain Management
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Dr. Laura L. Van Eerd is a Professor of Sustainable Soil Management at the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus, affiliated with the School of Environmental Sciences. Her research focuses on biogeochemical cycling of nitrogen and carbon in agroecosystems, emphasizing cover crops, soil health, and sustainable agriculture. She holds a BSc (Env), MSc, and PhD from the University of Guelph. Her research addresses: (1) cover crop roles in soil health and productivity, (2) nitrogen use efficiency, and (3) mitigating environmental impacts of agricultural practices. Current projects include cover crop nitrogen losses, remote sensing for crop nitrogen deficiency, and pest control product environmental impacts. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles, including the 2018 Best Paper in the Canadian Journal of Plant Science. Education: BSc (Environmental Science), University of Guelph MSc, University of Guelph PhD, University of Guelph Her awards include recognition as one of Canada’s Influential Women in Agriculture (2020), the Dr. Ron Pitblado Teaching Excellence Award (2016), and the OAC Distinguished Extension Award (2011). Her work bridges research, teaching, and extension to support Ontario’s agricultural sector. Advising and grants: Laura leads research teams at Ridgetown Campus, focusing on vegetable production systems and sustainable soil management. Her grants include funding for cover crop nitrogen dynamics and soil health indicator studies. Labs/teams: Active in Ridgetown Campus’s agricultural research initiatives, collaborating with growers and government to develop practical solutions for soil health and environmental sustainability.

• Sustainable Soil Management
• Agriculture
• Cover Crops
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Dr. David Burton is a Professor in the Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Agriculture. He serves as Director of the Centre for Sustainable Soil Management and leads initiatives in soil health, greenhouse gas emissions, and sustainable agricultural practices. His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses in soil science, nutrient management, and climate change. Research focuses on microbial metabolism in soil, nitrogen cycling, and the environmental impacts of agricultural practices. He co-founded the Atlantic Soil Health Lab and manages the Greenhouse Gas Analysis Lab. Key affiliations include the Canadian Society of Soil Science (Fellow), Soil Conservation Council of Canada, and Fertilizer Canada's 4R Research Network. Recent work emphasizes soil's role in climate resilience, including presentations on regenerative farming and soil carbon sequestration. He collaborates with government and industry to develop climate-smart soil management policies and tools for nitrogen management optimization. Awards: Fellow of the Canadian Society of Soil Science Labs: Centre for Sustainable Soil Management, Greenhouse Gas Analysis Lab, Atlantic Soil Health Lab Grants: NSERC CREATE Climate Smart Soils

• Soil Science
• Nitrogen Cycling
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Dr. Jeff Schoenau is a Professor of Soil Fertility and Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Strategic Research Chair in Soil Nutrient Management at the University of Saskatchewan's Department of Soil Science within the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. His research focuses on soil management strategies to enhance fertility, productivity, and health in prairie agricultural soils, including nutrient cycling, organic amendments, and salinity management. Education: Ph.D. (Soil Science, 1988) and B.S.A. (Agronomy, 1984) from the University of Saskatchewan. Affiliations: Fellow of the Agricultural Institute of Canada, member of the Saskatchewan Agriculture Hall of Fame (2022). Research Interests His work emphasizes 4R fertilization practices, cropping systems for soil organic matter improvement, novel nutrient/water management strategies, problem soils (e.g., saline/sodic lands), and greenhouse gas emissions mitigation. Awards Recipient of multiple accolades, including the 2024 Teaching Excellence Award, 2023 Professor of the Year, and the 2004 NSERC Synergy Award for innovation in plant root simulator technology. Teaching & Outreach Teaches courses on soil fertility, field studies, and soil characterization. Actively involved in farming with his wife, balancing academic and agricultural pursuits.

• Soil Fertility
• Nutrient Cycling
• Agronomy
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Helen Jarvie is a Professor of Water and Global Environmental Change at the University of Waterloo, Canada. She holds adjunct and visiting professor positions at the University of Arkansas (Fluvial Sciences), Plymouth University (Environmental Chemistry), and the University of Tokyo (Water Quality Science), and is a UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology Fellow. Her research centers on river-system biogeochemistry, with intense focus on nutrient (phosphorus and nitrogen) cycling, eutrophication, and water quality across watershed-to-global scales. She investigates how climate variability, land-use change, and human activities drive water-quality impairment, and develops strategies for improved nutrient stewardship to build resilience in water resources. Her work uniquely bridges the critical tension between phosphorus-dependent food security and water-quality protection, given phosphate rock's non-renewable status. Analysis of her 2015-2019 publications reveals dominant trends in phosphorus dynamics research, spanning watershed management, global phosphorus budgets, and the water-energy-food nexus. Key themes include unintended consequences of agricultural conservation practices on soluble phosphorus loads, stoichiometric responses to hydrologic extremes, and sustainable phosphorus stewardship frameworks addressing eutrophication while ensuring resource security for future food production.

• River Biogeochemistry
• Nutrient Cycling
• Eutrophication
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Dr. Zahra Abbasi is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical and Software Engineering, University of Calgary (since 2021), with expertise in designing passive and active RF/microwave sensors for non-invasive real-time detection and monitoring. She holds a PhD in Nanosystems and Microsystems from the University of Alberta (2020) and a postdoctoral fellowship at the Waterloo Microfluidics Lab (University of Waterloo). Her research focuses on sensor systems for environmental, biomedical, and industrial applications, including microfluidic sensing, chipless tags, and wearable devices. Dr. Abbasi’s educational background includes degrees from Iran University of Science & Technology (BSc 2014, MSc 2016) and advanced training in Canada. She chairs IEEE MTT-S/AP committees in Alberta and has received notable awards such as the ASTech Finalist (2024) and Alberta Immigrant Impact Award (2023). Her work emphasizes collaboration across disciplines to address challenges in precision agriculture, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. Her sensor research spans diverse fields: microplastic detection in water, hydrocarbon contamination monitoring, real-time medical diagnostics (e.g., fibrinogen levels), and nutrient assessment in agriculture. Recent advancements include disposable sensors for medical implants and non-invasive hydration tracking for aging populations. Awards Finalist: ASTech Early Career Academic Change Maker (2024) Early Research Excellence Award (Schulich School of Engineering, 2023/2024) Alberta Immigrant Impact Award (2023) Advising & Labs Dr. Abbasi leads the Calgary Sensor Laboratory, fostering innovation in microwave and microfluidic sensor technologies. Her team collaborates on industrial and biomedical projects, emphasizing practical applications of novel sensor designs. While no named advisees are listed, her research group actively engages in multidisciplinary projects.

• Applied Electromagnetics
• RF/Microwave Sensing
• Chipless Sensors
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Dr. Ryan Ziels is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Applied Science. His research focuses on sustainable biological wastewater treatment and resource recovery through advanced microbial biotechnologies, with affiliations to the BioProducts Institute and Clean Energy Research Centre. Education: PhD and MSE in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Washington BS in Environmental Resources Engineering, Humboldt State University Research Focus: Ziels pioneers microbial ecology studies in engineered waste treatment systems, employing multi-omics approaches to optimize anaerobic digestion for biomethane production and biological nutrient removal. His work targets recovery of water, nutrients, and bioenergy while enhancing human and environmental health through microbial community engineering. Publication Trends: Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal intensified focus on metaproteomics for syntrophic metabolism characterization, high-throughput sequencing for microbial community analysis, and wastewater-based epidemiology for pathogen surveillance. His research increasingly integrates ethical frameworks for public health applications while advancing fundamental understanding of microbial processes in anaerobic systems. Academic Engagement: Ziels teaches core courses including Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering (CIVL 204), Environmental Lab Analysis (CIVL 407), and Environmental Biotechnology (CIVL 569). He supervises graduate students in Civil Engineering and Genome Science and Technology programs through UBC's Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, directing the EMBERr Lab for microbiome engineering research.

• Environmental Engineering
• Microbial Ecology
• Sustainable Wastewater Treatment
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Alexandre Poulain is a Full Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Ottawa and Vice Dean for Research and Infrastructure in the Faculty of Science. His multidisciplinary research bridges biogeochemistry, microbial physiology, and environmental toxicology. Education: B.Sc. (Angers, France), M.Sc. (INRS, Canada), Ph.D. (Université de Montréal, Canada), Postdoc (MIT, USA) Research Interests: Mercury cycling in Arctic and temperate ecosystems, microbial metal transformations, biosensor development for contaminants, redox reaction dynamics, bioremediation using environmental microbes, and mercury-organic matter interactions. His lab (2017-2025) has produced 15 recent publications on mercury biogeochemistry in oil sands, rice paddies, and Arctic lakes, alongside arsenic speciation studies and pesticide impacts on pollinators. Current students explore archaeal mercury regulators, acidothermophilic biosensors, and microbial remediation. Scientific contributions include: NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2007-2009) Co-PI on Microbright, a startup commercializing microbial water treatment Developed portable arsenic biosensor tested in Cambodia Co-edited mercury-climate synthesis in Nature Communications

• Biogeochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Environmental Microbiology
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Christian Messier is a Professor at the University of Quebec in Outaouais (UQO) in the Department of Natural Sciences and at the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM) in the Department of Biological Sciences. He serves as Scientific Director of the Institute of Temperate Forest Sciences (ISFORT) and holds two prestigious research chairs: the Canada Research Chair on Tree Resilience to Global Changes and the NSERC/Hydro-Québec Chair on Tree Growth Control. His academic career spans over three decades since completing his Ph.D. in forest sciences from the University of British Columbia in 1991. Dr. Messier's research focuses on two primary areas: the complex functioning of managed natural forest systems to develop management approaches that promote resilience in the face of global changes, and the study of trees and urban forests to reconcile the needs of minimizing negative impacts of trees on human infrastructure while maximizing ecosystem services. His work integrates field studies, simulation modeling, and network theory to address pressing challenges in forest ecology and management. His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on urban forest resilience, functional diversity in forest ecosystems, and nature-based solutions for climate adaptation. The research shows a clear trajectory toward more applied, solution-oriented approaches that bridge fundamental ecological understanding with practical forest management applications across diverse spatial scales from individual trees to entire landscapes. Francqui Foundation Chair (Belgium) - 2020 Member of The Royal Society of Canada - 2019 Personality of the Year 'Radio-Canada/Le Droit' - 2017 Humboldt Research Award - 2016 Prix Acfas – Michel-Jurdant - 2010 Canadian Forestry Scientific Achievement Award - 2006 Dr. Messier has supervised over 40 graduate students throughout his career and currently leads multiple major research projects including the Canada Research Chair on Forest Resilience, the NSERC/Hydro-Québec Chair on Tree Growth Control, and the SylvCIT project for urban forest immunization against global change. His research has been supported by significant grants from NSERC, Canada Research Chairs program, Hydro-Québec, and other major funding agencies. He directs the Messier lab with research assistants Kim Bannon and Fanny Maure, and collaborates with numerous researchers across Canada and internationally. His team studies diverse aspects of forest ecology including soil dynamics, functional composition of tree communities, nature-based solutions for climate adaptation, and ecophysiology of maple water flow. The lab maintains strong connections with the International Diversity Experiment Network with Trees (IDENT) and other major forest research initiatives.

• Forest Ecology
• Tree Resilience to Global Changes
• Urban Forestry
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Katja Fennel is a Professor in the Department of Oceanography at Dalhousie University, Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on coupled physical-biogeochemical modeling to understand marine ecosystems, carbon and nutrient cycling, and climate change impacts. She specializes in coastal and open ocean dynamics, with expertise in hypoxia, ocean deoxygenation, and carbon sequestration. Fennel holds significant academic roles including Killam Professorship (2019-2024) and former Co-editor-in-Chief of Biogeosciences (2013-2021). She has led projects on ocean prediction, marine carbon dioxide removal (CDR), and coastal acidification. Education: PhD in Marine Biology and Diploma in Numerical Mathematics from University Rostock, Germany Affiliations: Adjunct roles at University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, University of Maine, and Rutgers University Research Interests: Development of high-resolution coupled models to study biogeochemical processes in shelf and open ocean systems. Key areas include the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems, hypoxia formation mechanisms, and the role of ocean alkalinity enhancement in carbon removal. Fennel's work integrates observational data with advanced modeling to address ecological and climate challenges. Publications highlight contributions to understanding coastal-ocean carbon dynamics, biogeochemical forecasting, and Arctic carbon uptake. Recent focus includes expanding Argo float networks and evaluating marine CDR strategies like ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE). Awards: AGU Fellow (2024), CMOS President's Prize (2023)

• Chemical Oceanography
• Biological Oceanography
• Physical Oceanography
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Andrew Riseman serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Biology within the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia. His academic work bridges sustainable agricultural systems, plant breeding, and educational innovation, with particular emphasis on integrated crop-livestock models and urban farming applications. His educational background includes: PhD from Pennsylvania State University (1997) MSc from Pennsylvania State University (1990) BSc from Pennsylvania State University (1984) Riseman's research program investigates plant genetics for sustainable production systems, focusing on intercrop interactions, nutrient use efficiency, root physiology, and biotic/abiotic stress resistance. He develops germplasm specifically for multi-trophic production environments and urban agriculture contexts. Complementing his biological research, he actively engages in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and Community Based Action Research, with interests in critical thinking pedagogy and technology-enhanced educational environments. Analysis of his 2011-2015 publications reveals consistent investigation into intercropping dynamics (wheat-bean, barley-pea), nutrient cycling, and water management across diverse cropping systems. Key contributions include evaluations of organic production methods, root architecture variation, and sustainable rice intensification techniques, demonstrating a systems-oriented approach to agroecological challenges. No scientific awards or honors were documented in the provided source material. As a graduate supervisor, Riseman mentors students in UBC's Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems and Plant Science programs. His research portfolio includes funded projects on bioactive agricultural formulations, plant genetics in intercropping systems, and nitrogen source evaluations in organic production. Educational grants have supported his development of computer simulations for plant breeding education and scaffolded experiential learning initiatives within Land and Food Systems curriculum. Riseman maintains active affiliation with the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm and the Diversified Agroecosystem Cluster. He champions the UBC Farm as a vital academic resource for sustainable food system research, teaching, and community outreach, viewing its continued evolution as essential to advancing land and food systems scholarship.

• Sustainable Agriculture
• Plant Breeding
• Agroecology
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Sapna Sharma is a Full Professor in the Department of Biology at York University's Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on predicting the effects of environmental stressors—such as climate change, invasive species, and habitat alteration—on lakes and aquatic ecosystems. She leads the Sharma Lab, emphasizing big data and machine learning to address global change biology challenges. Her work explores lake ice dynamics, water quality, and biodiversity responses to climate shifts, with a focus on Arctic and Northern Hemisphere lakes. Key research areas include cryosphere studies, aquatic ecology, and climate modeling. She has developed quantitative frameworks to predict ecosystem responses and collaborates on long-term projects like the Community Lake Ice Collaboration, spanning over 1,000 lakes. Her lab's contributions include datasets like the Global Lake area, Climate, and Population (GLCP), enhancing global environmental monitoring. Sharma's research highlights societal impacts of environmental changes, such as reduced lake ice safety and economic consequences for communities. She advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to limnology and emphasizes freshwater biodiversity conservation. Her work bridges ecological and social sciences, addressing climate adaptation and policy implications. Contact details: Email sharma11@yorku.ca , Office: Lumbers Building 326. She is eligible to supervise graduate students in the Biology Graduate Program at York University.

• Climate Change
• Aquatic Ecology
• Environmental Science
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