Using the power of microbes for waste reclamation
The vision for the聽Environmental Biogeochemistry and Biotechnology lab is to expand the known biodiversity of microbes living in contaminated habitats. We balance fundamental and applied research to translate the discovery of novel contaminant cycling pathways into biotechnology that mitigates environmental pollution.
Our current research focuses on microbes聽that control the fate of valuable and toxic聽metals聽in one of Earth鈥檚 fastest-growing waste streams,聽e-waste. This research combines metagenomic sequencing, geochemical analyses, and microbial cultivation techniques to better understand how microbes living in e-waste can be used for waste reclamation. We are also collaborating with Environment and Climate Change Canada to develop regulatory policies focused on managing contaminant mixtures and microbial consortia in the environment.
The lab is looking for B.Sc. and M.Sc. students to join the team! We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. Learn more about our research and how to join the lab by clicking below.
