Environmental Geochemistry at the University of Waterloo

Sherry Schiff is a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Waterloo with expertise in biogeochemistry of watersheds, lakes and wetlands. Current research focuses on applied environmental problems in forested and agriculturally impacted catchments. These problems require an integrated multi-disciplinary approach involving geochemistry, hydrology, stratigraphy, and ecology. Projects often involve active participation on a scientific team. Specific interests include the development and use of isotopic tools (natural and radioactive stable isotopes) and other tracers to supplement more traditional geochemical, hydrogeological and ecological information.

Our research team includes biogeochemists, hydrologists, ecologists, environmental chemists and microbiologists, who combine laboratory experiments, field sampling and mathematical modelling.