David Lean, former scientist at Environment Canada , investigates the effects of organic contaminants such as PCBs and mercury in aquatic environments. He will collaborate with other scientists to develop a multimedia model for toxic contaminants in the St. Lawrence River based on the physical and chemical properties of the pollutants. His main objectives are to evaluate how organic contaminants travel through the ecosystem and to identify critical processes affecting the fate of chemicals such as biological degradation, physical transport, and photochemistry. Lean's results should support responsible management of industrial chemicals, leading to pollution prevention, and marketable technologies for pollution control and cleanup. The IMRI is dedicated to advancing scientific research, industrial technology, and technology training in the field of synthetic membranes for chemical separations and their applications.
Environmental issues are of great concern to researchers from various areas.
Although science is not the only discipline contributing knowledge to environmental issues, it remains a key and central element in the development of effective management strategies.