Tom Al

Biography

Professor Tom Al is working as a professor in the Department of Biology, at University of Ottawa, Canada. His research is focussed on understanding geochemical reaction processes between groundwater and minerals that affect the transport and distribution of natural and anthropogenic (contaminant) species.  This involves aqueous geochemistry, mineralogy and hydrogeology.  The research is commonly tied to the need to ensure secure management of waste materials from industries such as metal mining and nuclear power generation, but also involves studies of natural and anthropogenic contamination in aquifers.  In many cases, advancement of the science requires development of new experimental and measurement techniques.  He is the author of many articles published in several reputed journals.  

Research Interest

Professor Tom's research is focussed on understanding geochemical reaction processes between groundwater and minerals that affect the transport and distribution of natural and anthropogenic (contaminant) species.  This involves aqueous geochemistry, mineralogy and hydrogeology.  The research is commonly tied to the need to ensure secure management of waste materials from industries such as metal mining and nuclear power generation, but also involves studies of natural and anthropogenic contamination in aquifers.  In many cases, advancement of the science requires development of new experimental and measurement techniques.