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This study, led by Dr. Yiqi Cao, a Banting Postdoctoral Fellow under the supervision of Dr. Baiyu (Helen) Zhang and Dr. Bing Chen, elaborates on the unequal marine biofragmentation processes between petroleum-based polyethylene (PE) and bio-based polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) plastics. The team found PE plastic rarely releases fragments, while PHB disintegrates quickly, gradually forming fragments resembling…

The NORMAN network has officially opened registration for its various Working Groups (WGs), inviting professionals worldwide to join these critical collaborative platforms. The key areas covered by the available working groups are listed below. List of Working Groups: WG-1 Prioritisation (Valeria Dulio, Peter von der Ohe, Nikiforos Alygizakis) WG-1 Sub-group Groundwater (Valeria Dulio, Peter von der Ohe,…

The International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress & Exhibition was held in Toronto, Canada, from August 11 to 15, 2024. The IWA is the organization that brings together science and practice of water management in order to reach a world in which water is wisely managed to satisfy the needs of human activities and ecosystems in…

At the invitation of Dr. Bing Chen, Dr. James Brydie, the Director at CanmetENERGY Devon, Natural Resource Canada, visited the Memorial University and the NRPOP Lab in St. John’s on August 6-7, 2024. On August 6, Dr. Brydie delivered a seminar titled “Marine and Freshwater Contaminants: Hazardous and Noxious Substances Spill Response and Recovery Research” to the graduate…

Dr. Min Yang (Memorial University) received the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship 2023-2024, awarded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Dr. Yang obtained her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering at Memorial University under the co-supervision of Drs. Baiyu (Helen) Zhang, Bing Chen, and Kenneth Lee. Her Ph.D. research focused on the transport and…

Submission Status: Open from 20th June 2024   |   Submission Deadline: 31st January 2025 Environmental Systems Research is calling for submissions to our Collection on Microplastics in Aquatic Environments. This collection aims to advance understanding of the sources, distribution, and ecological impacts of microplastics in freshwater and marine systems. By fostering interdisciplinary research, the collection seeks to highlight innovative…

We are honoured to announce that Dr. Bing Chen, Associate Dean (Graduate Studies), Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland is officially serving as President of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering | La Société canadienne de génie civil (CSCE/SCGC). Photo shows the handover ceremony of Board of Directors, CSCE/SCGS. Dr. Bing…

Our PEOPLE Members Dr. Viviane Yargeau and Dr. Kenneth Lee are part of the cohort of fifty-three engineers from across Canada chosen for the illustrious honor. Congratulations! The Canadian Academy of Engineering is an independent, self-governing and non-profit organization established in 1987 to serve the nation in matters of engineering concern. It is a registered charity.The Academy comprises over 800 Fellows…

Dr. Xander Wang, an associate professor with the UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation, has been awarded $1.65 million from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)’s Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) program for a project called “NSERC CREATE Training Network for CLImate Smart Agriculture (CLISA).” Congratulations, Dr. Wang! Read…