Robin Slawson, Wilfrid Laurier University

Research

Read how they describe their research on their Wilfrid Laurier University profile.

Latest papers

Evaluating manganese removal in groundwater using pilot scale biofilters: The role of filter media characteristics during start-up.
Water research · 2025
Use of Tetrahymena thermophila to study the role of protozoa in inactivation of viruses in water.
Applied and environmental microbiology · 2007

All 2 publications

Latest funding

Bioremediation and pathogen load reduction potential of bacterial and mycorrhizal communities in natural and constructed wetland systems
NSERC · 2014 · Principal investigator
$180,000
Evaluation and optimization of in situ chemical oxidation for groundwater remediation
NSERC · 2011 · Co-investigator
$930,652
A microcapillary flow cytometer for applications in integrative biology
NSERC · 2006 · Co-investigator
$58,050

All 4 grants and awards

2 publications.

01

Evaluating manganese removal in groundwater using pilot scale biofilters: The role of filter media characteristics during start-up.

Arora H, Peldszus S, Lamba-Rautapuro N, Slawson R, Kendall B, Huck PM

Water research2025

DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2024.122711 PMID: 39488064

02

Use of Tetrahymena thermophila to study the role of protozoa in inactivation of viruses in water.

Pinheiro MD, Power ME, Butler BJ, Dayeh VR, Slawson R, Lee LE, Lynn DH, Bols NC

Applied and environmental microbiology2007

DOI: 10.1128/aem.02363-06 PMID: 17114327

Bioremediation and pathogen load reduction potential of bacterial and mycorrhizal communities in natural and constructed wetland systems

Principal investigatorNSERC2014Discovery Grants Program - Group

Principal investigators: Slawson, Robin

$180,000

Evaluation and optimization of in situ chemical oxidation for groundwater remediation

Co-investigatorNSERC2011Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Thomson, Neil

$930,652

A microcapillary flow cytometer for applications in integrative biology

Co-investigatorNSERC2006Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Lee, Lucila

$58,050

Enhanced environmental detection, quantification and visualization of waterborne microbial pathogens using Real-Time (quantitative) PCR and Image Analysis Microscopy.

Principal investigatorCFI2004John R. Evans Leaders Fund: On-going New Opportunities Fund

Principal investigators: Slawson, Robin

Keywords: waterborne, microbial pathogens, E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella, environmental detection, watershed remediation, Real-Time PCR, image analysis microscopy

$84,879

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.

Frequent collaborators

Brian Kendall

Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

1 shared papers, latest 2025

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Subject: Prospective PhD student Dear Professor Slawson, 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]. I read your paper "Evaluating manganese removal in groundwater using pilot scale biofilters: The role of filter media characteristics during start-up." (2025), and it 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]