Charlie Chettleburgh

Charlie is a PhD student whose research interests lie at the intersection of microbiology, environmental science, and public health. He holds a BSc in Microbiology and an MSc in Environmental Science from the University of Guelph and has nearly five years of experience in wastewater-based epidemiology. Charlie’s previous research has focussed on the spatial and temporal variation of microbial source tracking markers, as well as the seasonality of enteric viruses in wastewater. Building on this foundation, Charlie aims to contribute to the protection of aquatic ecosystems and human health by collaborating with transdisciplinary stakeholders across academia, government, and industry. Charlie currently studies how stormwater biofilters can be designed and controlled to promote the growth of a microbiome that facilitates improved rates of pathogen removal.