Dr. Kristian Dubrawski

Biography

Kristian Dubrawski is an Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair at the University of Victoria, focusing on Water Sustainability for Indigenous and Rural Communities. He holds a PhD in Chemical and Biological Engineering from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and has postdoctoral experience from Stanford University. His research centers on small water systems, water quality, ecosystem health, and integrating nature-based solutions in low-income water contexts. Dubrawski is the lead of Esoterra Labs, which seeks to combine community engagement with ecological health research. His work includes projects with the RES’EAU WaterNet initiative, which addresses drinking water challenges faced by rural Indigenous communities. Additionally, he has served as a consultant for agencies such as Natural Resources Canada and Environment Canada, focusing on sustainability policies. His international experience includes work with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. Dubrawski is committed to reconciliation and trains students in respectful and reciprocal research methodologies.

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