Ralph Smith, University of Waterloo

Research

Read how they describe their research on their University of Waterloo profile.

Ecology and Environmental Biology, particularly lake ecology.Physiological ecology of phytoplankton and benthic algae.

Latest funding

Fluid Imaging and Particle Analysis System in Aquatic Ecosystems
NSERC · 2012 · Co-investigator
$96,933
Canadian Water Network/Réseau canadien de l'eau
NSERC · 2012 · Co-investigator
$11,988,000
""The role of ultraviolet radiation, nutrient stress and temperature in the productivity and dynamics of freshwater phytoplankton communities.""
NSERC · 2012 · Principal investigator
$130,000

All 33 grants and awards

No publications available.

Fluid Imaging and Particle Analysis System in Aquatic Ecosystems

Co-investigatorNSERC2012Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Ackerman, Josef

$96,933

Canadian Water Network/Réseau canadien de l'eau

Co-investigatorNSERC2012Networks of Centres of Excellence

Principal investigators: Courtenay, Simon

$11,988,000

""The role of ultraviolet radiation, nutrient stress and temperature in the productivity and dynamics of freshwater phytoplankton communities.""

Principal investigatorNSERC2012Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Smith, Ralph

$130,000

High pressure liquid chromatography system for analyzing photosynthetic algae and bacteria in surface waters and aquatic sediments

Co-investigatorNSERC2007Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Hall, Roland

$76,994

Digital imaging capability for NSERC sponsored, milti-user core microscope facility

Co-investigatorNSERC2007Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Spafford, David

$125,895

Three dimensional hydrodynamic and ecological models for water quality problems in Lake Erie

Co-investigatorNSERC2007Strategic Projects - Group

Principal investigators: Lamb, Kevin

$700,070

Benthic-pelagic coupling and Cladophora problems in large lakes

Principal investigatorNSERC2007Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Smith, Ralph

$195,150

Primary production processes in the Laurentian great lakes

Principal investigatorNSERC2007Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Smith, Ralph

$173,250

Canadian Phycological Culture Centre: a facility supporting research on algae and cyanobacteria

Co-investigatorNSERC2007Major Resources Support Program - Infrastructure

Principal investigators: Colman, Brian

$216,150

Canadian Water Network/Réseau canadien de l'eau

Co-investigatorNSERC2007Networks of Centres of Excellence

Principal investigators: Munkittrick, Kelly

$15,000,000

From public funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998 with their latest competition results, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Genome Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, Canada Research Chairs, the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Ontario research funding, Michael Smith Health Research BC, the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Ecology and Environmental Biology, particularly lake ecology. Dear Professor Smith, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on ecology and environmental biology, particularly lake ecology. connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]