Michael Power - 2011/2012

Michael Power - Chemical Engineering

Michael Power is a Professor in Biology who focuses on fisheries ecology, population biology and environmental toxicology.  He is a highly active researcher with more than 100 journal publications and 6 book chapters.  Since his arrival at UWaterloo in 1999, Mike has supervised 18 MSc students and 8 PhD students.  He is recognized by his departmental colleagues as an incredibly strong advocate for his graduate students who is able to recognize the talents in his students, both demonstrated and potential, and to cultivate them for success.  His strong cohort of students greatly appreciate his dedication to see them succeed, the complete financial support he provides for their research including access to some of the best equipment and technology for their research, and for opportunities he generates for students to interact with leading scientists in their field.  His students appreciate the supportive lab ‘family’ atmosphere that he fosters and that he dedicates his full attention to their academic success. Key attributes appreciated by Mike’s students are that he is ‘understanding, compassionate and pragmatic’ in his dealings with them.  Mike provides his students with exciting fieldwork opportunities throughout Canada and the world, including remote locations in the Canadian and European Arctic.