Dr. Sarah Payne

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Sarah Payne is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Queen's University. With a strong commitment to public health and environmental sustainability, she focuses her research on drinking water quality, biofilm microbial ecology, and the management of emerging contaminants. Her previous work includes engineering roles at Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada, where she dealt with water, wastewater, and environmental policy regulatory challenges. Dr. Payne holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Civil & Resource Engineering, a Master's degree, and a Bachelor's degree, all from Dalhousie University and the University of Waterloo, respectively. Passionate about improving water quality, she employs molecular biological tools to develop innovative analytical techniques for monitoring contaminants in drinking water. As co-Director of the Drinking Water Research Group and a member of various water research initiatives, she collaborates on multi-disciplinary projects that contribute to advancing public health and environmental engineering practices. Dr. Payne actively mentors graduate students, encouraging them to explore innovative solutions for pressing water-related challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Queen's University • Kingston, Ontario

Conducting research and teaching in the field of civil engineering, focusing on drinking water quality and public health.

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Research Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two academic references
  • Transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.