Dr. Groundwater Geochemistry Remediation Group

Biography

The Groundwater Geochemistry Remediation Group at the University of Waterloo focuses on understanding the geochemical, hydrologic, microbiological, and thermal atmospheric influences on acid rock drainage and metal mobilization from sulfide minerals in various climates. The group conducts field and laboratory experiments to assess environmental mineral characteristics and anthropogenic controls aimed at reducing acid production and minimizing impacts on water resources. In addition, their research on permeable reactive barriers quantifies the efficiency and longevity of these systems in intercepting precipitation and degrading metals and organic contaminants in groundwater. They also delve into the development of laboratory and field-based methods to investigate isotope fractionation, aiding the community in understanding metal mobility and fixation. Experiments targeting mercury examine its release and transport from contaminated industrial sites, with the goal of developing effective remediation methods. Furthermore, the group addresses emerging contaminants through studies that evaluate their fate and transport in environmental conditions, while employing reactive transport modelling as a key aspect of their research to couple physical and geochemical processes for robust assessments of contaminant remediation systems.

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