Master position

Master 1 : Assess growing habitats and historical land use and their effects on urban trees in different neighbourhoods of Quebec City

Globally, development and infrastructure are placing great pressure on urban ecosystems. In Quebec City, trees planted in new neighborhoods seem to present more survival and growth problems than those planted in old neighborhoods. In partnership with the City of Quebec and its goal to maintain and develop a healthy tree canopy, we examine planting habitats, soil management, and historical land use influences on tree growth and health in neighborhoods of different developmental ages.
Student : In recruitment
​Category : Master
Advisor : Janani Sivarajah
Co-advisor : Alison Munson
Date : September 2023

Master 2 : Analyze the potential, develop and create constructed soils (technosols) in urban areas

​The project's objective is to analyze to what extent constructed soils, from now on referred to as "technosol", contribute to increasing carbon storage in the soil and direct GHG emissions through substituting recycled materials. Working alongside our project partners, we conduct experiments and installations in the field to provide the best technosol recommendations for tree plantations and other uses in urban areas. ​
Student : In recruitment
​Category : Master
Advisor : Janani Sivarajah
Co-advisor : Alison Munson​
Date : January 2024

PhD position

PhD : Assessing microclimate and site conditions of urban trees and soils to improve air quality for human health and ecosystem well-being

​In this inter-city project in Toronto, Montreal and Quebec, we are monitoring urban road dust near tree pits (both trees and soils). Additionally, we examine the stress tolerance of different tree species, the inter- and intraspecific variation of trees, and the extent to which trees and their different components (e.g., bark, leaves) can capture or filter stresses pollutants in different tree height strata and serve as passive air pollution monitors and indicators of urban forest health. The results of this project will provide recommendations on tree species planting and better tree management near high traffic areas.
Student : In recruitment
Category : PhD
Advisor : Janani Sivarajah
Co-advisor : Clare Wiseman
Date : January2024

 Thanks to all of our research partners and funders !