Dr. Kristian Dubrawski

Biography

Kristian Dubrawski is an Assistant Professor at the University of Victoria, where he holds the Canada Research Chair in Water Sustainability for Indigenous and Rural Communities. He has a Ph.D. in Chemical/Biological Engineering from the University of British Columbia and has completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University, focusing on small-system wastewater energy, nutrient, and carbon resource recovery. His expertise includes water management, community engagement, nature-based solutions, and techno-ecological synergy. Kristian leads Esoterra Labs, fostering collaborative learning and service in the field of water quality and ecological health. He has worked on significant projects such as the RES’EAU WaterNet, providing solutions for drinking water in rural Indigenous communities and has experience consulting with agencies like Natural Resources Canada and Environment Canada. His commitment to reconciliation is evident in his responsibility to train students in respectful, reciprocal methodologies and his involvement in multidisciplinary research that aims to build ecological civilization through sustainable practices. His research interests include cumulative impact assessments, regenerative system planning, and developing frameworks for water security in collaboration with Indigenous Nations.

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