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Dr. Yves Filion is a Professor and the Undergraduate Chair in the Department of Civil Engineering at Queen's University. He has over 15 years of research and consulting experience in municipal environmental engineering. Dr. Filion is recognized for his innovative contributions to the field of sustainable water systems, particularly in the analysis and optimization of water distribution systems. His work has been highlighted in various international conferences, including a keynote lecture at the 2014 International Water Distribution System Analysis Conference. He serves as the Associate Editor for the ASCE Journal of Water Resources Planning & Management. His extensive research focuses on the mechanisms of metals accumulation and release in drinking water distribution systems, with an emphasis on understanding the interplay of environmental conditions and microbial communities. Dr. Filion also investigates the impacts of climate change on drinking water systems, aiming to develop decision support tools that help municipalities manage their water resources effectively. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Toronto, where he also completed his Master's and Bachelor's degrees. As a licensed professional engineer in Ontario, Dr. Filion continues to seek talented graduate students and post-doctoral candidates to advance research in drinking water quality and related areas.
Queen's University • Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Teaching and research in civil engineering, with an emphasis on sustainable water systems and their optimization.
Techniques for characterizing metals and biofilm interaction in drinking water systems.
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