Meet Danyka Byrnes, a PhD student in Civil and Environmental Engineering’s collaborative Water program. Danyka is conducting research that is at the crossroads of hydrology and biogeochemistry. Her research is focused on how humans' use of nutrients from farming and fossil fuel combustion impact water quality across space and time.
I have always been interested in tackling one of the world's wicked problems. I chose UWaterloo for my graduate degree because it is a water research hub and promotes interdisciplinary work, crucial for tackling water issues. Few institutions can give students this real-world experience, and I consider myself incredibly lucky to have this type of training.
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