🎓 Environmental Science PhDs

Lead research exploring how window collisions impact bird populations across North America. Model species vulnerability and evaluate mitigation strategies to inform policy and conservation actions.

This research addresses the critical but understudied problem of bird mortality due to window collisions, informing effective conservation …

Explore how emotions influence community responses to environmental challenges on Vancouver Island. Conduct interdisciplinary, community-based field research focused on climate change, land use, and environmental planni…

This research addresses critical dimensions of climate change adaptation by linking emotional and psychological factors to community enviro…

Explore how treated wastewater can be safely reused for irrigation by modeling the transfer and uptake of micropollutants and PFAS in crops. Validate findings experimentally and contribute to developing crucial safety g…

This research addresses critical challenges in water scarcity and pollution by enabling safe reuse of treated wastewater for agriculture. I…

Explore how natural dune landscapes can be enhanced to protect coastal cities from climate change impacts. Study dune growth through fieldwork, remote sensing, and simulations, contributing to sustainable coastal defens…

This research is critical for developing sustainable coastal protection strategies that leverage natural processes, reducing reliance on ha…

Explore how to improve groundwater flow predictions in snow-affected watersheds with innovative machine learning and physics-based models. Develop computational skills while addressing critical water resource challenges.

This research enhances prediction accuracy of groundwater baseflow in snow-dominated watersheds, vital for sustainable water resource manag…

Explore how natural dune processes can be harnessed to protect urban coasts from sea-level rise. Lead hands-on fieldwork and use advanced modeling to design sustainable coastal defenses that integrate ecological and tec…

This research addresses urgent global challenges by developing innovative, nature-based coastal defenses that reduce vulnerability to clima…

Explore how ocean carbon fluxes influence climate systems by applying advanced models to the Northwest Atlantic. Join interdisciplinary workshops and collaborate internationally to reduce uncertainties in ocean carbon c…

This research is vital for improving predictions of the Earth’s climate trajectory because the ocean absorbs significant amounts of atmosph…

Explore how machine learning can augment traditional hydrologic models to predict groundwater baseflow in snow-influenced watersheds. Develop and test integrated computational models to improve water resource management…

This research will enhance understanding of groundwater dynamics in snow-dominated regions, crucial for water supply and ecosystem health. …

Explore complex aquatic environmental science by investigating hypoxia and biogeochemical cycles in large lakes. Conduct field and lab work to understand and influence ecosystem health amid environmental changes.

This research provides critical insights into how environmental changes affect water quality and ecosystem health in large lakes, which are…

Explore the dynamics of invasive insect pests transported by wind to Great Britain. Develop and apply quantitative models combining ecology and atmospheric sciences to predict pest spread and strengthen forest biosecuri…

This research addresses critical biosecurity challenges by quantifying the role of wind in dispersing invasive tree pests, a pathway often …

Explore how UK domestic gardens can be managed to naturally reduce flood and drought risk. Use hydrological monitoring and modelling to understand garden water cycles and develop practical resilience strategies.

This research addresses urgent challenges of increasing floods and droughts by leveraging domestic gardens’ potential as green infrastructu…

Explore how environmental DNA can transform biodiversity monitoring by integrating it with traditional data sources. Investigate data coverage and ecological responses to improve ecosystem health assessment across spati…

This research addresses critical gaps in biodiversity monitoring by incorporating environmental DNA data, thus providing a more comprehensi…