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Robert Letcher is an Adjunct Research Professor in the Department of Biology at Carleton University and a Senior Research Scientist at Environment and Climate Change Canada. He leads the Organic Contaminants Research Laboratory in the National Wildlife Research Centre, where he has been involved in collaborative research for over two decades with numerous governmental and academic partners. His work has led to the publication of over 420 peer-reviewed journal articles and has significantly impacted environmental science and policy, particularly regarding the management of chemicals in Canada. Letcher was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 2019 for his extensive contributions to advancements in science, policy, and technology in the environmental sector. His current research emphasizes the ecological and biological effects of legacy and emerging contaminants in wildlife and ecosystems, focusing on environmental chemistry, food web dynamics, and the influence of climate change. He has built a world-class research laboratory at ECCC, where he continues to innovate and address pressing environmental issues.
Environment and Climate Change Canada • Ottawa
Leads the Organic Contaminants Research Laboratory and supervises graduate and postdoctoral research projects.
Includes MEng and MASc options.