Edward Berkelaar
Professor
Department of Chemistry and Environmental Studies
Redeemer University College
Canada
Biography
Edward grew up on a farm in Nova Scotia, Canada. After completing an undergraduate degree, he moved to Ontario to study plant science and environmental toxicology at the University of Guelph. He worked at ECHO in North Fort Myers, Florida for three years before accepting a faculty position in environmental science and chemistry at Redeemer University College in 2003 where he teaches and does research on trace element update by plants and monitors urban water quality. He, along with his wife Dawn and children enjoy gardening and taking hikes along Hamilton’s many beautiful trails.
Research Interest
Bioavailability of trace elements (cadmium, thallium, and selenium) to plants; Monitoring urban watershed quality.
