Students and trainees
Students accepted in the program, cohort 2018
| Name | Level | University | Project |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yves Pain | M.Sc. | INRS | Optimization of necessary protocols for the development of new biological descriptors based on biomarkers of the nutritional quality of biofilm and primary consumers in rivers |
| Tarek Najem | Ph.D. | University of Ottawa | Assessing the reactivity of biogenic manganese oxides (BMnOx) and synthetic birnessites in the presence of Shewanella putrefaciens CN32 |
| Deokhyeon Kwon | Postdoc | McGill University | Effects of various ambient aerosol particles from mineral dust on climate ice nucleation processes. |
| Jasmin Bourgault | B.Sc. | Université de Montréal | Importance of the macro-invertebrates in the bioaccumulation and trophic transfer of methylmercury in an ecosystem downstream of a run-of-river hydroelectric facility. |
| Jennifer Gordon | M.Sc, | University of Toronto | Mining wastewater solutions: next generation biological treatment through functional genomics. |
| Maxime Faubert-Fortin | Ph.D. | Université de Montréal | Mycoremediation of contaminated soils |
| Brent Kazamel | M.Sc. | Queen's University | Mobility of tungsten in mine tailings from Cantung mine |
| Mainak Ganguly | Postdoc | McGill University | Developing aqueous metal speciation techniques for characterization of Hg in surface waters near mining activity. |
| Aparna Mukerji | M.Sc. | Laurentian University | Use of gut microbiome analysis to assess the effects of exposure to sublethal levels of trace metals. |
| Srinath Govindarajan | Postdoc | Laurentian University | Scale-up and optimization of bioleaching process for recovery of gold from arsenic rich mining wastes. |
| Nathalie Tremblay | B.Sc. | Laurentian University | Annotating and building metabolic models for the microbial community data acquired through a bench scale bioleaching reactor. |
| Megan Smith | B.Sc. | Laurentian University | Optimization of a bioleaching technology as a mechanism for tailing restoration and extraction. |
| Meghan Ward | B.Sc. | Laurentian University | Evaluation of the downstream effects of the tailings management area on the microbial environment of fish in Junction Creek. |
| Chanel Montemiglio | B.Sc. | Université de Montréal | Study of the impacts of a run-of-river hydroelectric facility on the Hg cycle |
Students accepted in the program, cohort 2017
| Name | Level | University | Project |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Baillargeon | M.Sc. | Université de Montréal | Relationship between environmental and social issues of mercury contamination of fish for hydroelectric plants along the water |
| Mariem Fadhlaoui | Postdoc | INRS-ETE | Aquatic Disturbances: Nutrient Composition of Biofilms and Effect on the Trophic Chain |
| Gwyneth MacMillan | Ph.D | Université de Montréal | Imalirijiit: Environmental community-based monitoring of the George River Watershed, Nunavik |
| Jade Dormoy-Boulanger | B.Sc. | Université de Montréal | Evaluation of the Impact of the Construction of a Run-of-the-river Dam on the Mercury Contamination of the Saint-Maurice River and on the Aboriginal Community of the Wemotaci Reserve |
| Rachel Saint-Arnaud | B.Sc. | Université de Montréal | Evaluation of the Impact of the Construction of a Run-of-the-river Dam on the Mercury Contamination of the Saint-Maurice River and on the Aboriginal Community of the Wemotaci Reserve |
| Eliane Grant | B.Sc. | Université de Montréal | Measurement of contaminants in major food species of Inuit communities in the George River watershed |
| Bryan Heon Lee | M.Sc. | McGill University | Interaction of gaseous elemental mercury and mineral dust aerosols: impact of mining operations on regional and global mercury pollution |
| Ryan Hall | Ph.D. | McGill University | Aqueous Metal Speciation Techniques for Characterization of Mercury in Surface Waters Near Mining Activity |
| Kelly Martin | Postdoc | University of Toronto | Examining microbial sulfur cycling across geochemical gradients in mining wastewaters |
| Devendra Pal | Ph.D. | McGill University | Study of aerosol nano-particles and trace gases emitted by mines and industries: Effect on health and local climate |
| Dominic Ponton | Postdoc | Université de Montréal | Cellular interactions of selenium with other trace elements and implications in risk assessment |
| Lauren Twible | Ph.D. | University of Toronto | rated Geochemical, Isotopic and Metagenomic Investigation to determine the Microbial Controls on Sulphur Cycling in Mining Wastewaters |
Students accepted in the program, cohort 2016
| Name | Level | University | Project |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josée Courtemanche | B.Sc. | Université Laurentienne | Treatment Wetland Sustainability; Effect of floating vegetation mats on the iron and metal retention in the Lower Boucher Reservoir |
| Jim Ghoshdastidar | Ph.D. | McGill University | Techniques de spéciation des métaux atmosphériques dans l’exploitation minière |
| Marc Lerquet | M.Sc. | INRS | Les effets et le devenir des métaux des effluents minier au niveau subcellulaire chez les organismes aquatiques |
| Clare Miller | M.Sc. | Queen’s University | Développement d’une base de données de qualité de l’eau pour la CMIC |
| Jon Oliver | M.Sc. | Queen’s University | Détermination d’un modèle spatial d’arsenic dans le sol |
| Nastassia Urien | Postdoc | INRS | Développement de méthodes de distribution subcellulaire et d’identification directes ou indirectes des effets des métaux sur les organismes aquatiques |
Students accepted in the program, cohort 2015
| Name | Level | University | Project |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florent Risacher | M.Sc. | McMaster University | Assessing water cap microbial communities and functionality in situ in Syncrude Canada’s pilot end pit lake |
| Patrick Morris | M.Sc. | McMaster University | Assessing water cap biogeochemistry in situ in Syncrude Canada’s pilot end pit lake |
| Martin Pothier | M.Sc. | Université d’Ottawa | Development of a Quantitative Lab and Field Based Microbial Tool to Determine Arsenic Speciation |
| Zhenzhong Hu | Postdoc | McGill University | Green recycling of Co and Pb contaminants during mining activities by combinations of natural airborne nanotechnology and seasalt electrochemistry |
| Uday Kurien | Ph.D. | McGill University | Laboratory studies on heterogeneous Hg chemistry at ore mining and processing sites |
| Andrea Rocha | M.Sc. | McGill University | Development of a Hybrid Sustainable System using Nano/Micro-Interfaces for Remediation of Mining Emissions |
| Xining Chen | Ph.D. | McGill University | Study of mining aerosols and their relevance on health and local climate |
| Rodrigo Benjamin Rangel-Alvarado | Ph.D. | McGill University | Study of mining aerosols and their relevance on health and local climate |
| Pier-Alexandre Molaison-Houde | Ph.D. | Université de Montréal | Analyse de l’impact des infrastructures nécessaires à l’exploitation des mines |
| Bernard-Félix Chénier | M.Sc. | Université de Montréal | Analyse de l’impact des infrastructures nécessaires à l’exploitation des mines |
| Dai Mulan | Postdoc | Université de Montréal | Étude des Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi |
| Kirsten Maitland | M.Sc. | Queen’s University | Understanding regional variability in soil geochemistry in an area impacted by legacy industrial activity |
| Pierre-Yves Cardon | Ph.D. | University of Montreal | Trophic transfer studies of ETRs |
Students accepted in the program, cohort 2014
| Name | Level | University | Project |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Arriaga | Ph.D. | McMaster University | Assessing oxygen consumption rates in situ in Syncrude Canada’s pilot end pit lake, Base Mine Lake |
| Darla Bennett | M.Sc. | McMaster University | Characterization of input sources and oxidation pond sulfur biogeochemistry |
| David Camacho | Ph.D. | McMaster University | Understanding the microbial impact on sulfur chemistry |
| Pierre-Yves Cardon | M.Sc. | University of Montreal | Study of REE trophic transfer |
| Dimitri Dagher | Ph.D. | Université de Montréal | Effect of the endo and ecto micorhizian symbiosis of the willow on the phytoremediation of an industrial wasteland contaminated with trace metals |
| Thi Xuan Trang Nguyen | M.Sc. | University of Montreal | Effect of plant biodiversity on the bioavailability of contaminants in soils |
| Thi Thanh My Pham | Ph.D. | University of Montreal | Interaction between arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)- degrading bacteria |
| Kawina Robichaud | Ph.D. | University of Montreal | Bioremediation of contaminated soils with several biological vectors |
| Franck Stefani | Postdoc | University of Montreal | Development of molecular markers to identify and quantify the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi used as biofertilizer and re-revegetation of mine sites |
| Kulchaya Tanong | Ph.D. | INRS | The development of valorisation technology from non-sorted mixed batteries waste |
| Kim Tiam | Postdoc | INRS | Genetic response of diatoms in case of metallic pollution |
| Sean Winland Gaetz | Ph.D. | McMaster University | Passive sampling and sequestration of mercury, methylmercury, selenium and other metals in sediments contaminated by mining activities |
Students accepted in the program, cohort 2013
| Name | Level | University | Project |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Camacho | M.Sc. | McMaster University | Understanding the microbial impact on sulfur chemistry |
| Dimitri Dagher | M.Sc. | University of Montreal | Effect of symbiosis endo - and ecto-micorhiza of the willow on the phytoremediation of an industrial wasteland contaminated with metals traces |
| Varun Gupta | Ph.D. | Laurentian University | Key biogeochemical processes involved in iron/metal retention throughout the wetland |
| Lori Manoukian | M.Sc. | Queen's University | Using bioleaching to recover metals from mine drainage |
| Kawina Robichaud | M.Sc. | University of Montreal | Bioremediation of contaminated soils with several biological vectors |
| Sean Winland‑Gaetz | M.Sc. | McMaster University | Passive Sampling and Sequestration of Mercury, Methyl Mercury, Selenium and Other Metals in Sediments Contaminated by Mining activities |