Two researchers with Alliance connections receive Research Excellence Awards

The award celebrates early-career researchers at U of G.

Dr. Ali Dehghantanha, School of Computer Sciences in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, holds the Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence. His recent paper reviewed weaknesses and potential cyber-attack strategies and tactics in the agricultural sector.

Dr. Ryan Prosser, School of Environmental Sciences, is an ecotoxicologist studying the impacts of environmental contaminants on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. His current Alliance-funded project is testing the efficacy of buffer strip best management practices (BMPs) to mitigate the impact of agriculture on freshwater ecosystems, including nutrient loading and pesticides, and the impact on biodiversity of macroinvertebrate communities.

Read more about the 2022 winners and their research.