Dr. Stephanie Wright

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Stephanie Wright is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Queen's University, specializing in hydrogeology with a focus on the impacts of climate change on groundwater resources in cold regions. Her work encompasses fractured rock hydrogeology and cryo-hydrogeology, utilizing field-based investigations and robust statistical analyses to improve our understanding of groundwater flow and transport in a changing climate. Dr. Wright's research aims to support sustainable drinking water supplies and enhance governmental and industrial capacities to respond effectively to the challenges posed by climate change. She has worked as an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow at Wilfrid Laurier University, where her studies focused on the effects of permafrost thaw on groundwater and surface water interaction. In addition to her research, Dr. Wright serves as an Associate Editor for the Hydrogeology Journal, contributing to watershed conservation and outreach efforts. Her academic background includes a PhD in Civil Engineering and a BASc in Geological Engineering from Queen's University. Dr. Wright is actively involved in training students at both the master's and undergraduate levels, and she is committed to fostering research that aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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