Dr. Miriam Diamond

Professor

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Biography

Miriam Diamond is a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on Environmental Chemistry, emphasizing pollution and air quality. Diamond develops defensible strategies to reduce chemical contaminants in the environment, addressing both indoor and outdoor urban systems. Her work includes mathematical modeling, sampling, and analytical chemistry, as well as the formulation of environmental policies and legislation. She has been recognized with numerous awards for her contributions to the field, including the President’s Impact Award in 2025 from the University of Toronto and the 2023 Lakey Award (Bronze Medal) for Great Lakes Research. Diamond's expertise extends to high levels of contaminants and the movement of chemicals within different systems, ultimately aiming to decrease exposure to potentially harmful pollutants. A fellow of the Royal Society of Canada since 2022, she received the 2022 Paper Award in Critical Review in Environmental Science & Technology, reflecting her influential work in environmental research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences, focusing on Environmental Chemistry and pollution.

Awards

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President’s Impact Award

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Lakey Award (Bronze Medal)

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Fellow

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Paper Award

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Brockhouse Canada Prize

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology