Evaluation of amendments for enhanced, in-situ bioremediation of hydrocarbon-impacted soil and groundwater

The overall goal of the project is to contribute to the advancement of safe and sustainable environmental remediation through increasing knowledge of catabolic processes occurring during bioremediation and how engineered amendments may enhance these processes. To achieve the overall goal, research activities will investigate catabolic processes involved in the bioremediation of petroleum hydrocarbon- (PHC) and organohalide- (OHC) contaminated soil, aquifer solids and groundwater enhanced by the application of amendments designed to stimulate or augment indigenous microbial communities. This research is specific to two contaminated urban sites, however, it is anticipated that the results of this research will be applicable to other industrial, commercial, residential, and brownfield sites across Canada.
For this collaborative research project, two Masters of Science (MSc) students at the University of Alberta (UofA) will investigate the above-mentioned bioremediation processes under the combined supervision of Dr. Miles Dyck (applicant) and Dr. Ania Ulrich (co-applicant). The students will receive hands-on training and gain experience developing and running both benchtop and field experiments, including making and implementing modifications to the experimental design as needed.

Faculty Supervisor:

Miles Dyck;Ania Ulrich

Student:

Partner:

Clear-Site Solutions;Natural Fibre Technologies

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Alberta

Program: