Two U of L researchers appointed to Canada Research Chair for water and agriculture

The University’s vice-president of research, Dr. Dena McMartin, says U of L researchers being recognized for their work is something great to see.

“We’re extremely pleased to see both Dr. Hamel and Dr. Wiseman recognized and supported for their excellent work.”

“Dr. Hamel’s research has far-reaching applications in agriculture and pharmaceuticals, while Dr. Wiseman’s work is essential in helping maintain the health of our extremely valuable aquatic environments. Their appointments highlight the importance and impact of the work of our faculty members to southern Albertans and society as a whole.”

The U of L says, Dr. Hamel joined the U of L’s Canadian Centre for Research in Advanced Fluorine Technologies (C-CRAFT) where he leads an innovative research program in the emerging field of organofluorine chemistry.

Dr. Wiseman on the other hand evaluates whether chemicals have adverse effects on aquatic organisms, with an emphasis on fish, and develops new tools to accurately predict toxicities.

“I feel very fortunate to have my CRC Chair renewed for an additional five years,” says Dr. Wiseman. “This would not have happened without the hard work of the students, post-docs and research assistants who have been a part of my research team. This support from the CRC program, and the University of Lethbridge, will allow me to expand the research performed during the past five years, and more than anything, allow me to keep training the next generation of scientists.”

Along with Dr. Hamel’s appointment as a Canada Research Chair, he has also been awarded $140,000 through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) for infrastructure supporting his research in catalytic organofluorine chemistry.

More information can be found online at Canada Research Chair appointments.

by Connor Gunn

Two U of L researchers appointed to Canada Research Chair for water and agriculture

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