•Designed and led projects on over 10 fields to compare Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) levels between different land management systems.•Conducted site visits and inspections, monitored drilling, water treatment, and remediation activities, and collected soil and groundwater samples.• Developed and evaluated innovative techniques for quantifying soil organic carbon. Utilized advanced digital tools for data collection and analysis, ensuring meticulous interpretation of environmental data.• Maintained comprehensive knowledge of provincial regulatory frameworks including O.Reg. 153/04 and O.Reg. 406/19.• Authored 4 scientific reports, drafted and assisted in developing research proposals. Contributed to business development by assisting in the preparation of proposals and marketing activities to secure new projects.• Managed day-to-day operations of the research laboratory including hazardous waste management, consumables procurement, and equipment. • Provided technical direction and mentoring to over 10 students and junior staff at fieldwork and oversight subcontractors.

•Assisted in instruction and assessment of 8 undergraduate environmental science courses with 20-200 students each•Contributed to courses including Soil Science, Soils in Agroecosystems, and Introduction to Environmental Microbiology•Collaborated with course instructors and up to 5 teaching assistants per course•Designed materials including exam questions, laboratory activities, and methods of assessment•Prepared and delivered 28 lectures on topics such as soil science, microbiology•Adapted materials and teaching for lecture-based, virtual, and small-group settings

•Enthusiastically learned new skills in Bioremediation, Genome extraction, Gene purification methods, and PCR (Real-Time), HPLC and ELISA•Demonstrated attention to detail in Identifying genes with molecular markers in various projects•Applied excellent data management, and data analysis skills in the interpretation of our results

•Collected +100 one-meter-deep soil cores for the national project of “Agricultural Soil Quality Assessment” •Conducted comprehensive land evaluations and delivered regular progress reports containing site photos and field notes•Analyzed and interpreted the data derived from sample collection and assessment•Utilized my effective communication and analytical skills to write a comprehensive technical report and delivered a compelling presentation at our annual meeting