Building Resilient Cities Through Smarter Stormwater Management: The Research Journey of Dr. Sonia Hassini
When Dr. Sonia Hassini first entered civil engineering, she imagined a future in construction. But as she moved deeper into her studies in Tunisia, her attention shifted toward the systems that make cities livable, especially the fragile and often overlooked networks that manage water. Exposure to hydraulics, water distribution challenges, watershed analysis, and water scarcity revealed a field full of urgent problems and unexplored research opportunities. That early curiosity ultimately set her on a path toward becoming a researcher dedicated [...]
Ontario Water Consortium Submits Proposal for the Ontario Water Advantage Program
The Ontario Water Consortium has submitted a proposal for funding to establish the Ontario Water Advantage Program (OWAP). This initiative is designed to accelerate the commercialization and adoption of Ontario-made solutions to build resilient and sustainable water systems, supporting national priorities while strengthening infrastructure and driving economic growth. Why OWAP, and Why Now Canada’s water and wastewater systems face mounting pressures from aging infrastructure, climate volatility, emerging contaminants, cyber risks, and rising demands from housing, energy, and industrial development. While [...]
OWC Innovation Showcase Fall Series: Connecting Research and Innovation Across Ontario
This fall, the Ontario Water Consortium hosted its Innovation Showcase Fall Series, a three-part webinar program highlighting applied research and interdisciplinary collaboration across Ontario’s water sector. With over 200 registrants from academia, government, and industry, the series showcased emerging tools and partnerships advancing sustainable water monitoring, treatment, and ecosystem restoration. The series opened with a deep dive into the integration of engineering, biology, and data science at McMaster University. Dr. Herb Schellhorn, Dr. Faizan Saleem, and Dr. Ravi Selvaganapathy introduced [...]