Setting global standards in isotope science
Renowned worldwide for excellence in isotope geochemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences is at the forefront of environmental isotope research. Our faculty combine innovative stable and radiogenic isotope analyses with multidisciplinary research to study groundwater resources, climate change, environmental contamination, ecosystem function, and biogeochemical cycling. The Environmental Isotope Laboratory, the largest group of its kind in Canada, helps facilitate this research. By revealing the natural processes that shape our planet, our work helps inform sustainable management of water resources and addresses some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges.
World-class research
Work with leaders in the field and conduct research in our state-of-the-art facilities. What could you do at Waterloo?
Developing new techniques in isotope research is critical to maintaining Waterloo’s reputation as a world-leader in the field. The Environmental Isotope Laboratory (EIT) is at the forefront of isotope-based research, developing and applying isotope technology to the environment. The largest research group of its kind in Canada, the EIT facilitates collaboration and innovation.
Meet our researchers
Brian Kendall, Professor
Interim Chair, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Canada Research Chair in Redox-Sensitive Metal Isotope Geochemistry
Dr. Brian Kendall uses geochemistry to develop innovative geochemical methods that can serve as process tracers for petroleum systems, ore mineralization, and biogeochemical cycles; learn more about how mineral and petroleum deposits form and improve exploration strategies for these important resources; reconstruct the history of atmosphere and ocean oxygenation through time and its relationship to biological evolution, seawater chemistry and natural resource deposits.
Randy Stotler, Associate Professor
Dr. Randy Stotler studies the role and consequences of environmental change on groundwater availability. His research uses a variety of isotopic, geochemical and physical techniques, integrating large datasets to better characterize the connections between environmental and climate change, groundwater availability and critical zone evolution.
Want to study or partner with us?
Helping to shape and encourage the next generations of scientists is at the core of what we do. Prospective graduate students interested in studying with one of our faculty are welcome to reach out to them directly. You can also check out current student research opportunities in Earth.
Research is made better through strong collaboration. If you’re an industry leader looking to partner with us, we would love to hear from you.