Holding Water, Building Resilience: The Case for Smart Blue Roof Systems in Urban Canada

Growing up in Lebanon during my teens, I experienced firsthand how water can shape daily life. Tap water was not safe to drink, so bottled water became a necessity. Additionally, during heavy rains, flooding often closed roads, damaged cars, and left neighborhoods isolated for extended hours, or even days. These experiences profoundly shaped my academicContinue reading “Holding Water, Building Resilience: The Case for Smart Blue Roof Systems in Urban Canada”

Biodegradation of plastic materials in various aquatic systems

Thanks to my father’s profession, I had the opportunity to live in various cultures around the world, which gave me firsthand exposure to the Earth’s diverse ecosystems and fostered a deep appreciation for nature. In college, I spent much of my free time birdwatching and collecting insects, and it was during these moments that IContinue reading “Biodegradation of plastic materials in various aquatic systems”

ExPEC of Emerging Concern in Water Environments

My name is Kanghee Ryu, and I am a PhD candidate at the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta. I have the privilege of working under the guidance of Dr. Norman Neumann, an exceptional researcher and supervisor. Our research group is to studying microorganisms isolated from water resources, including wastewater and stormwater.Continue reading “ExPEC of Emerging Concern in Water Environments”

Managing the Pandemic: Use of WBE and examples from Canada

The COVID-19 pandemic marks its 2nd anniversary this month, and weirdly, it alternatively feels to us like that day was either forever ago or just yesterday. As graduate students, one thing is for sure: the pandemic permanently transformed the way we work and live our lives. As it is also World Water Day today, weContinue reading “Managing the Pandemic: Use of WBE and examples from Canada”