The Northern Region Persistent Organic Pollution Control (NRPOP) Laboratory is pleased to announce that Dr. Min Yang has been awarded funding through the Transforming Climate Action (TCA) Seed Fund Program, supported by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF). The funded project, titled “Impact of tire-derived microplastics and additives on…
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From International Student to Community Contributor: NRPOP Lab Student Receives ISC RISE Award
The Northern Region Persistent Organic Pollution Control (NRPOP) Laboratory is pleased to share that Junzhang Chen, a M.Eng. student in Civil Engineering, has been named a recipient of the First ISC RISE (Recognizing International Student Excellence) Award. Junzhang’s journey at Memorial University spans over six years, during which he has…
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NRPOP Lab Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Zheng Wang Awarded TCA International Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Northern Region Persistent Organic Pollution Control (NRPOP) Lab is pleased to announce that Dr. Zheng Wang has been awarded the prestigious Transforming Climate Action (TCA) International Postdoctoral Fellowship (IPDF), supported by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF). Dr. Wang’s funded research project, titled “Microalgae aided marine carbon dioxide…
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Master of Engineering/PhD Positions in NRPOP Lab at Memorial University, Canada
The Northern Region Persistent Organic Pollution Control (NRPOP) Laboratory is recruiting fully funded Master’s and PhD students for Spring/Fall 2026 (rolling admission). Our research focuses on environmental engineering, marine/coastal pollution, emerging contaminants, and AI-driven environmental intelligence, especially in cold and harsh regions. Research Areas: 1. Oil Spill Response Technologies…
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Postdoctoral Fellow Position in NRPOP Lab at Memorial University, Canada
The Northern Region Persistent Organic Pollution Control (NRPOP) Laboratory invites applications for fully funded postdoctoral fellow (PDF) position, with preferred start dates in Spring (May) or Fall (September) of 2026, though later enrollment is possible. Research will focus on conducting data-driven research in various environmental engineering and science fields, such…
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A Paper about Wood Oil Accepted by Water Research: HY Li et al.
The following paper was recently accepted for publication: Wood Oil Biodegradation in the Marine Environment: Behavior, Mechanism, and Impact Authors: Hongyi Li; Bing Chen; Yiqi Cao; Min Yang; James Brydie; Kenneth Lee; Baiyu Zhang* Journal: Water Research IF: 12.4 Congratulations to Hongyi Li on the acceptance of this article…
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Paper accecpted: Prediction of microplastic transport in oil-contaminated waters
Title: Prediction of microplastic transport in oil-contaminated waters First author: Min Yang All authors: Min Yang, Bing Chen, Qiao Kang, Anran Wang, Runbo Yuan, Xiujuan Chen, Kenneth Lee, Baiyu Zhang Journal: Marine Pollution Bulletin Impact Factor: 4.9 Status: Available online https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1lswo,asiDjVk Congratulations to Min Yang on the acceptance of this…
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Paper accecpted: Enhanced photo-ozonation for on-board marine oily wastewater treatment: An integrated study on efficiency and microbial trajectory
Title: Enhanced photo-ozonation for on-board marine oily wastewater treatment: An integrated study on efficiency and microbial trajectory First author: Guihua Dong Authors: Guihua Dong, Baiyu Zhang, Renyuan Li, Yiqi Cao*, Bing Chen* Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials Impact Factor: 11.3 Paper Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304389425028687?dgcid=coauthor Congratulations to Guihua Dong on the…
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NRPOP Lab Member Appointed to the Executive Board of IWA YWP Canada
The NRPOP Laboratory is proud to announce that Junzhang Chen (he/him, M.Eng. Student), a dedicated member of our team, has recently been appointed as the Regional Director (Atlantic) for the International Water Association Young Water Professionals Canada Chapter (IWA YWP Canada). His two-year term will run from September 2025 to August…
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Paper Accepted by EEH: Yuanmei Zhang et al.
The following paper was recently accepted for publication: A critical review on temperature-mediated marine plastic biodegradation Authors: Yuanmei Zhang, Yiqi Cao*, Bing Chen, Baiyu Zhang* Journal: Eco-Environment & Health (IF: 17.6) Available online: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772985025000468#fig1