Dr. Monica Emelko

Professor

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Biography

Monica B. Emelko is a Professor and Associate Director at the University of Waterloo's Water Science, Technology, and Policy Group. Her research primarily focuses on drinking water supply treatment, source water protection, microbial risk assessment, and public health policy, with an emphasis on sustainable technology development and climate change adaptation. She co-leads the Southern Rockies Watershed Project, examining the effects of natural disturbances such as wildfires on water quality and aquatic ecology. Emelko has collaborated with various utilities and conservation authorities across Canada and the United States and has served as a technical advisor to federal and provincial/state agencies on issues related to drinking water treatment. Her research is supported by multiple organizations, including the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and the Canadian Foundation for Innovation.

Research Interests

Awards

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Sir Sandford Fleming Foundation Teaching Assistantship Award

1997-01-01
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Presentation Award

1997-01-01
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Invited

1999-01-01
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Academic Achievement Award (2nd place)

2002-01-01
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Distinguished Performance Award

2004-01-01
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Early Researcher Award Research Excellence

2006-01-01
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Graduate Student Supervision Recognition

2007-01-01
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Outstanding Research Program

2009-01-01
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Graduate Student Supervision Recognition

2009-01-01

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required: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:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.