Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies

Spotlight on Faculty

Portrait of Dr. Robin Roth

Robin Roth

I have an interest in conservation induced livelihood change, forest governance, conservation partnerships and Indigenous-led conservation governance. My work seeks to improve the social and ecological outcomes of conservation governance.

Email: rroth01@uoguelph.ca

Portrait of Dr. Emily Chiang

Emily Chiang

Dr. Chiang specializes in environmental remediation, industrial waste valorization, wastewater treatment and green chemistry. 

Email: chiange@uoguelph.ca

Portrait of  Professor Mostafa Elsharqawy on the roof of the Engineering building

Mostafa Elsharqawy

2.1 billion people lack safe drinking water at home and around 1.2 billion people have no access to electricity. My research focus is in the area of applied Thermofluids with particular interest in clean energy and clean water technologies.

Email: melsharq@uoguelph.ca

University of Guelph professor Ryan Gibson

Ryan Gibson

My current research explores the role of rural governance, place-based development, philanthropy, rural policy, community economic development, and rural immigration and mobility.

Portrait of Wanhong Yang

Wanhong Yang

My research program is the only one in Canada that integrates economics, hydrology, and GIS to examine the cost effectiveness of landscape conservation programs.

Email: wayang@uoguelph.ca

Professor Giannina Descalzi at the University of Guelph

Giannina Descalzi

Chronic pain is a debilitating condition affecting 1 in 5 humans and animals. Our research aims to address the urgent need for the development of effective therapeutic strategies to clinically alleviate chronic pain symptoms.

Email: gdescalz@uoguelph.ca