Dr. Gaboury Benoit

Biography

Professor Benoit’s research and teaching focus on behavior, transport, and fate of chemicals in natural waters, soils, sediments, and biota. His areas of interest include nonpoint source pollutants, biogeochemistry, trace metals, and radionuclides. His research employs state-of-the-art analytical methods and is conducted in watershed contexts, with emphasis on freshwater and coastal environments. Current research includes investigating trace metals, micronutrient limitations, and human-environment interactions in urban areas. Studies of environmental chemistry and watershed-based water quality have immediate applicability to clean water initiatives, targeting excess nutrients, sediment erosion, and toxic metals. Benoit fosters student curiosity through a participatory teaching approach, encouraging involvement in research from early stages. He teaches biogeochemistry, aquatic chemistry, and critical reading in scientific literature, while also developing innovative strategies for pollution management.

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