Chair
Luana Camelo
(Civil and Environmental Engineering) (lcamelo@uwaterloo.ca)
I’m a PhD student in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Water Program), where I study how wetland hydrology affects their ability to retain nutrients. My research looks at how water flow patterns shape residence times, uses machine learning to predict nitrogen and phosphorus exports, and connects these insights to improve wetland restoration and design. I like bringing together hydrology, biogeochemistry, and environmental modeling, with a focus on developing nature-based solutions to tackle water pollution. Before starting my PhD, I earned a master’s degree at the University of Toronto and a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering in Brazil.