Freddy Liu Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Conduct routine open channel flow measurements using Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCP), SonTek FlowTracker2 Handheld-ADV, and SonTek RiverSurveyor at 20+ sites in the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) jurisdiction• Use field data to develop stage/discharge relationships and maintain rating curves for water courses in the TRCA jurisdiction• Maintain, install and repair stream gauge, precipitation, climate and water quality stations to ensure accurate data collection and maximize station up-time• Install and maintain off grid solar power monitoring stations• QA/QC field data to ensure accuracy and seamless integration of data into TRCA’s corporate database and Aquatic Informatics AQUARIUS Time-Series software• Complete accurate, well documented site surveys during various climate conditions (snow, ice, rain, storms, and baseflow conditions).• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of dams/flood control structures in the TRCA jurisdiction

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Conducted in-person and virtual educational training workshops to school boards in Ontario about water and community-based water quality monitoring.• Delivered presentations to the general public about the organization, the importance of water quality, and how to contribute to water quality data in community-based water quality monitoring.• Performed water quality monitoring in various waterbodies and QA/QC for live water quality data submissions from users/volunteers on a regular basis.• Analyzed water quality data and provide interpretations that are understandable to the general public.• Created and maintained partnerships with organizations such as conservation authorities, school boards and universities.

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Natural Resources DNA Profiling and Forensic Centre, Trent University• Set-up sampling sites at various strategic locations such as retirement homes and student residence buildings in Peterborough, Ontario with Teledyne ISCO™ and HACH® automated water samplers for COVID-19 monitoring in wastewater.• Retrieved composite samples daily and submitted the samples for analysis, which was then reported to municipal public health organizations and the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks to facilitate early detection of potential COVID-19 outbreaks.• Collaborated with a team of field technicians to conduct wastewater sampling while following health and safety protocols during field work and sample submission.• Performed maintenance on water samplers and managed field equipment logistics.

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

• Assisted in teaching undergraduate courses such as Introduction to GIS, Water Resources, Integrated Watershed Management, and Environmental Assessment: Chemical and Laboratory Methods.• Facilitated GIS and water chemistry laboratory sessions.• Coordinated with professors to discuss course learning outcomes and hosted tutoring seminars for students.• Evaluated course/laboratory assignments and provided constructive feedback to students.

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

• Conducted surface water sampling at various streams in southern Ontario for nutrient analysis.• Performed and trained research personnel on water chemistry laboratory procedures such as autoclave digestions, colorimetric spectroscopy for phosphorus analyses, Shimadzu carbon and nitrogen analyses, and ion chromatography preparation for anion analyses.• Performed soil laboratory procedures such as Mehlich III nutrient extractions and particle-size analysis.• Assisted an associate professor from the Department of Geography with GIS inquiries to produce maps for research projects.

Master Of Science - M.Sc., Environmental And Life Sciences

Activities and Societies: Trent Ultimate Frisbee Team (2019) Enrichment Course Assistant - Water quality issues from excessive road salt.

Bachelor Of Science - B.Sc., Water Sciences

Activities and Societies: Freelance DJ, Intramural Basketball, Intramural Ultimate Frisbee• Relevant courses: Environmental Assessment.