About Dr. Elliott Skierszkan
My research goal is to improve our understanding of contaminants in water to guide better water use and management. I combine techniques in aqueous and isotope geochemistry, mineralogy, and hydrogeology to understand the processes driving the release of potentially hazardous metals and metalloids into water resources.
Current research themes include:
- Impacts of climate change and thawing permafrost on northern water resources;
- Hydrogeology and geochemistry of mine wastes; and
- Hydrogeochemical drivers of geogenic contaminants in groundwater.
My projects typically involve a field-based component and collaborations with partners from academia, government, private industry, and First Nations. These collaborations and land-based activities ensure that knowledge produced through research contributes to improved societal outcomes. Where needed, I conduct laboratory experiments to constrain the fate of contaminants in aqueous systems.