Research Initiatives

The Safe Water Optimization Tool helps aid workers deliver safe water and protect public health during humanitarian emergencies. The Tool deploys advanced machine learning and numerical modelling analytics to generate site-specific water chlorination guidance using routine water quality monitoring data. The SWOT is used by major humanitarian players in more than a half dozen countries. To learn more: https://www.safeh2o.app/

Selected Research Initiatives

  • Safe Water Optimization Tool: Advanced water quality data analytics for ensuring water safety and protecting public health in humanitarian emergencies: https://www.safeh2o.app/
  • Chemical water quality and potential health effects for children with severe acute malnutrition: e.g., https://f1000research.com/posters/8-603
  • Sub-chronic health risks for vulnerable populations due to disinfection by-products in water systems in Canada and humanitarian and LMIC settings (new)
  • Linking water quality, microbiological indicators, and epidemiological data using machine learning to create predictive waterborne disease risk management tools (new)