Dr. Philippe Van Cappellen

Professor

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Biography

Philippe Van Cappellen leads an interdisciplinary research team focused on biogeochemical processes that control water quality and ecosystem functions at local and global scales. His research portfolio encompasses soils, rivers, lakes, aquifers, coastal ecosystems, and urban water systems. As a Canada Excellence Research Chair Laureate in Ecohydrology at the University of Waterloo, he studies the interactions between physical, chemical, and biological processes in aquatic environments, addressing issues related to climate change, contaminant transport, and sustainable water use management. He is recognized for his work on carbon and nutrient biogeochemical cycles, as well as reactive transport modeling. Over the years, Van Cappellen has held several prestigious positions and has garnered numerous awards for his contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Awards

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University Professor

2024-01-01
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Excellence Science Research Award

2023-01-01
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J. Tuzo Wilson Medal

2022-01-01
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Fellow

2021-01-01
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Excellence Graduate Supervision Award

2020-01-01
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Prize, Global WaterTech Challenge

2019-01-01
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Honorary Professor

2018-01-01
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Outstanding Performance Award

2017-01-01
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Fellow

2015-01-01
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Science Innovation Award & Werner Stumm Medal

2015-01-01
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Geochemical Fellow

2015-01-01
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Woo Lecturer

2015-01-01
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Adrian Smith Lecturer

2012-01-01
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Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC)

2011-01-01
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Sankey L. Blanton Jr. Lecturer

2010-01-01
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Georgia Power Chair GRA Eminent Scholar Global Change Studies

2008-01-01
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André Dumont Medal

2007-01-01
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Alan Berman Research Publication Award

2001-01-01
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Pioneer Award

2000-01-01
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Schweppe Distinguished Lecturer

2000-01-01
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Advanced Research Scholarship

1998-01-01
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Sigma Xi Young Faculty Award

1996-01-01
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Philip M. Orville Prize for Outstanding Research

1990-01-01
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William E. Ford Prize for Excellence in Mineralogy

1989-01-01
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Outstanding Student Paper Award

1988-01-01
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Herbert C. Hoover Fellowship

1985-01-01
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Highest Distinction, MSc. Degree

1981-01-01

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.