Dr. David Blowes

Professor

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Biography

David Blowes develops improved techniques for predicting and remediating groundwater contamination from metals, metalloids, pathogens, nutrients, and emerging contaminants. He employs a wide range of tools, including field investigations, laboratory experiments, and mathematical modeling to understand the complex behavior of contaminated systems. Professor Blowes leads the Groundwater Geochemistry Remediation Group at the University of Waterloo, along with Carol Ptacek. He also heads the NSERC-funded TERRE-CREATE training program focused on sustainable mining practices. His research encompasses various aspects of groundwater geochemistry including remediation technologies like permeable reactive barriers, monitoring techniques utilizing non-traditional stable isotopes, and geochemical processes associated with mining waste and acid rock drainage. With numerous publications and patents in the field, Professor Blowes contributes significantly to scholarly research and has received multiple awards for his work, including the Outstanding Performance Award from the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo.

Research Interests

Awards

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Outstanding Performance Award

2016-01-01
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NSERC Synergy Award for Innovation

2015-01-01
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NSERC TERRE CREATE

2014-01-01
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Outstanding Performance Award

2012-01-01
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Fellow

2006-01-01
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Birdsall-Dreiss Distinguished Lectureship

2006-01-01
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Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Visiting Scientist Award

2004-01-01
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Distinguished Lecturer

2004-01-01
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Ontario Distinguished Researcher Award

2001-01-01
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Canada Research Chair in Groundwater Remediation

2001-01-01
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Premiers Research Excellence Award

1999-01-01
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NSERC/Conference Board Canada Synergy Award

1999-01-01
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W.B. Pearson Medal of Creativity

1990-01-01

Patents

Treatment wastewater

G.B. Patent 962338-7 2000-01-01

System treating contaminated groundwater

U.S. Patent 5,514,279 1996-01-01

Continuation part.

Treatment agricultural run-off

U.S. Patent 5,330,651 1994-01-01

System treating contaminated groundwater

U.S. Patent 5,362,394 1994-01-01

Continuation part.

Treatment tailings

U.K. patent 2,219,617 1992-01-01

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.