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Experts Available: Earth Day

Published on April 19, 2018

As April 22 is Earth Day, Carleton experts are available to comment on related topics.

Banu Örmeci
Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Jarislowsky Chair in Water and Global Health and Canada Research Professor

Phone: 613-520-2600, ext. 4144
EmailBanu.Ormeci@carleton.ca 

Örmeci’s research program focuses on wastewater and biosolids treatment; removal of biological and chemical contaminants; development of new, innovative, sustainable and cost-effective treatment technologies; and improvement of processes at treatment plants. Her research is directly related to the protection of public health and environment, and aims to offer solutions to not only global problems but also issues faced in Canada.

Joseph Bennett
Assistant Professor, Department of Biology

Phone: 613-520-2600, ext. 3124
Email:  Joseph.Bennett@carleton.ca

Bennet’s research includes the themes of conservation prioritization, invasion ecology, biogeography and spatial statistics. He has particular interest in practical questions regarding invasive species control and management to protect threatened species. Bennet’s work aims to provide conservation agencies with useful tools that allow them to achieve better results within their limited budgets. He also looks at theoretical questions regarding co-existence in fluctuating environments, methods for quantifying biodiversity and the determinants of community assembly. His study systems include polar regions, temperate grasslands and lakes, and tropical forests.

Philip Mansfield
Manager of Sustainability Programs, Facilities Management and Planning

Phone:  613-520-2600, ext. 1210
Email: Philip.Mansfield@carleton.ca

Philip Mansfield is available to discuss Carleton University’s efforts to support energy and sustainability programs on campus.

 

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