Peter Huck - 2023/2024

Dr. Peter Huck is a professor and NSERC chair holder in Water Treatment in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He is an internationally recognized researcher who has made significant contributions to the field of water treatment and quality. His expertise in this area has led to multiple appointments to Ontario’s Advisory Council on Drinking Water Standards and Testing.

His outstanding scholarly output includes more than 800 articles in peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings and book chapters, many of which were co-authored with graduate students. In recognition of this vital work, Dr. Huck was elected as a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering in 2019. 

In his role as educator, Dr. Huck has graduated close to 100 PhD and master’s students and has supervised more than 15 postdoctoral scholars. He has been praised by students and colleagues for his mentorship and commitment to creating lasting connections with a new generation of engineers.  

As one former graduate student put it, “[Dr. Huck] is not merely an academic mentor but a lifelong friend who builds honest and genuine relationships with each of his students.”  

The conscientious and caring approach gives graduate students the best opportunity to succeed. Many of Dr. Huck’s students now occupy prestigious roles in academia and industry, a testament to his value as a teacher and research supervisor.