Trent University Announces Renewal of Canada Research Chair in Environmental Modeling
Dr. Julian Aherne Receives $500,000 to continue research on environmental pollutants
Among the Canada Research Chairs announced today by the Honourable Gary Goodyear, minister of State (Science and Technology), Dr. Julian Aherne was again appointed the Canada Research Chair in Environmental Modeling at Trent University.
As the renewed Canada Research Chair in Environmental Modeling, Professor Aherne will receive $500,000 over five years for his research using computer models to improve our understanding of pollutants in the environment. This research will lead to improved understanding of what pollutants will do in the future and to better management of ecosystem services.
Trent University’s proportionate number of Canada Research Chairs is exceptionally large for a University of its size. Trent’s 10 chair holders advance teaching and learning through their leading edge explorations in diverse disciplines:
- Dr. Julian Aherne, Canada Research Chair, Environmental Modelling
- Dr. James Conolly, Canada Research Chair, Archaeology
- Dr. Celine Gueguen, Canada Research Chair, Aquatic Science and Biogeochemistry
- Prof. Marrie Mumford, Canada Research Chair, Indigenous Studies
- Dr. Dennis Murray, Canada Research Chair, Terrestrial Ecology
- Dr. Bryan Palmer, Canada Research Chair, Canadian Studies
- Dr. Davide Panagia, Canada Research Chair, Cultural Studies
- Dr. James Parker, Canada Research Chair, Emotion and Health
- Dr. Aaron Slepkov, Canada Research Chair, Physics of Biomaterials
- Dr. Paul Wilson, Canada Research Chair, DNA Profiling and Forensic Science
“Our government is investing in the people and ideas that will keep Canada at the forefront of the global economy,” said Minister Goodyear. “The Canada Research Chairs are helping to develop, attract and retain the world’s top researchers here in our country.”
The Canada Research Chairs Program is designed to attract and retain the best talent from Canada and around the world, helping Canadian universities achieve research excellence in health sciences, natural sciences and engineering, and social sciences and humanities. Since the program was launched in 2000, chair holders have improved Canadians’ depth of knowledge and quality of life, strengthened the country’s international competitiveness, and helped train the next generation of highly skilled people.
For more information, please visit www.trentu.ca/research.
