Scientific Team

Research Scientist
serfurth@uoguelph.ca

Dr. Sophie Bhalla conducts research at the intersection of groundwater resource use and irrigation agriculture. Her research investigates the impacts of predicted changes in groundwater availability on smallholder farming communities, associated local livelihoods, and global food security. She graduated with a BSc in Geography from University College London, UK and an MEM in Water Resources Management from Duke University, USA. Using transdisciplinary tools, including Agent-Based Modelling (ABM) and Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA), her PhD research at the University of Oxford, UK sought to unpack social-ecological drivers of decision-making in groundwater management in fragile political systems. Prior to her doctoral studies, she served as policy officer at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Within the framework of the BMZ graduate programme, she worked as a hydrogeologist for Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) in Tunisia providing technical support on groundwater management to the governments of Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. 

Senior Research Hydrogeologist & Program Manager
apierce@uoguelph.ca

Amanda facilitates communication and collaboration for research conducted at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory in Southern California, including field, laboratory, and data interpretation activities; writing technical reports and manuscripts; and project timeline and budget oversight. 

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Senior Research Engineer & Hydrogeologist
schapman@uoguelph.ca

Steve is a senior research associate with focus on contaminant hydrogeology, including application of innovative field methods for high resolution site characterization in diverse geologic environments including clayey aquitards, heterogeneous sandy aquifers, and fractured rock

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Research Scientist
cmaldane@uoguelph.ca

Quantification of groundwater velocity under natural gradient condition in fractured rock boreholes.

Research Scientist
kmwalton@uoguelph.ca

Application of a multiphase, numerical model to the Santa Susana Field Laboratory Site by simulating recharge processes and TCE source zone evolution in discretely fractured sandstone.

Senior Field Manager
rkroeker@uoguelph.ca

At local and international sites, Ryan manages all aspects of field activities from running a coring drill, to logging and sampling core, running borehole geophysical tests and other core hole tests to multilevel design, installation, monitoring and sampling. Ryan collaborates on multiple projects and facilitates training for various field activities, ensuring accuracy of procedures, knowledge and safety.

Project Manager and Field Research Associate
jbulova@uoguelph.ca

Jessica is the project manager for the Hydrite site with research interests in DNAPL contaminated site investigation, particularly in fractured bedrock networks.  Jessica  holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Research Associate
jkennel@uoguelph.ca

Site characterization from high temporal resolution water level data.

Research Associate
saeid@uoguelph.ca

Mass transfer and hydrogeochemical characteristics of aquifer systems.

Senior Research Scientist
pquinn@uoguelph.ca

Pat is the Morwick G360 Institute’s senior Packer Testing research scientist with a focus on developing, applying, and refining techniques for characterizing flow through fractured rock. He has had direct involvement in several dozens of projects (sites) across North America.

Research Associate
lweave02@uoguelph.ca

Project Manager
mdealmei@uoguelph.ca

Marina is responsible for managing groundwater monitoring programs across the Guelph region.

Laboratory Technician
rwanyony@uoguelph.ca

Rose has a background of more than 15 years in Laboratory settings, focusing on water analysis, water treatment, and data Analysis. Her work focuses on implementing advanced laboratory techniques for chemical analysis. This research directly contributes to the scientific endeavors undertaken by Morwick G360. Her aim has always been to make a positive impact on the communities she serves and she believes in the transformative power of clean water and strives to contribute to a sustainable and healthier future.

Field & Equipment Technologist
agusiev@uoguelph.ca

Andrii holds a MSc in Hydrogeology from the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv in Ukraine. He worked for more than 10 years in the field of geology in Ukraine. He is joining the Morwick G360 Groundwater Research Institute team as our new Field & Equipment Technologist to realize his experience in the geological field in MG360 projects.

Research Technician
parrumug@uoguelph.ca

Puvaanah has completed her BSc. in Earth Science (Hydrogeology Specialization) at the University of Waterloo. Throughout her degree and multiple co-op work terms, she has developed an interest in water resources, climate change and working with environmental data. Puvaanah is excited to gain more fieldwork experience and contribute to various projects at the Morwick G360 Institute.

Research Technician
lauzons@uoguelph.ca

Stephane received his Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology from Saskatchewan Polytechnic. He completed three co-op terms during his studies: two terms as an electrical drafter for a potash mine, and one as an electrical assembler for an aerial lift company. After graduating, he gained experience as an industrial instrumentation technician. In that role, his duties included the construction, installation, reparation, and maintenance of various industrial valves and other instruments found in refineries, pulp and paper mills, food plants, and steel mills across Ontario.