Bridging Science and Society: Dr. Hamed Ibrahim’s Vision for Water Resilience
Dr. Hamed Ibrahim is advancing a transformative vision for how we understand and manage water in the 21st century. An Assistant Professor in Civil & Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto since January 2024, his research brings together advanced computational methods, a deep understanding of hydrological systems, and a focus on applied impact, particularly for cities facing climate stress and infrastructure vulnerability. His journey into water research began during his master’s studies in hydrogeology, when he first recognized how [...]
Building Smarter Water Futures: Dr. Maricor Arlos Returns to Waterloo with a Mission to Rethink Contaminants, Technology, and Trust
After nearly a decade away, Dr. Maricor Arlos returned to the University of Waterloo in 2024, not to retrace her steps but to reshape the path forward. A Waterloo graduate three times over, Arlos had spent years conducting research in Switzerland and Alberta, gaining a sharper, more global perspective on water management, stakeholder priorities, and the complex role of contaminants in the environment. Now, as Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and head of the Arlos Research Lab, she’s [...]
OWC Innovation Showcase Summer Series: Advancing Water Innovation Across Ontario
This July, the Ontario Water Consortium hosted its Innovation Showcase Summer Series, a three-part webinar program highlighting applied research and emerging technologies across Ontario’s water sector. With close to 200 registrants, the series convened municipal leaders, researchers, engineers, and technology developers around practical solutions to the complex challenges facing water infrastructure, operations, and climate resilience. The series opened with a spotlight on flood forecasting, an increasingly urgent need as climate-driven hydrological extremes grow more common across Ontario. Dr. Andre Erler, [...]