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Leonard Sklar is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Geography, Planning and Environment at Concordia University. He earned his PhD in Geology and Geophysics and holds Master's degrees in Water Resources Engineering and Applied Science, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Before joining Concordia in 2017, he was a faculty member at San Francisco State University for 14 years. Sklar's research interests focus on Earth surface processes, landscape evolution, sediment production and transport, water resources management, and the interactions of ecological and geomorphic processes. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to various aspects of geography and environmental science, particularly in understanding sediment dynamics and hydrological impacts on ecosystems. Sklar has taught courses such as Introduction to Earth, Source Sea Sustainability, Integrated Cycles Wastewater Nutrient Management, and Environmental Modelling. His work emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices in managing water resources and understanding the effects of global change on natural systems.
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