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At One WATER Institute, we are proud to recognize the exceptional contributions of our faculty through the Researcher Spotlight<\/strong> initiative. Every two months, we highlight a researcher whose innovative work is advancing science, driving real-world impact, and inspiring the next generation of scholars. From cutting-edge technologies to transformative solutions, these researchers embody the mission and spirit of One WATER.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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February 2025 \u2013 Dr. Razieh (Neda) Salahandish<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Lassonde School of Engineering, ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Salahandish leads cutting-edge research in nano-structured biosensors, wearable diagnostics, and point-of-care medical devices. Her work focuses on developing smart technologies for early disease detection and personalized healthcare applications.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 2025 \u2013 Dr. Sapna Sharma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Professor, Department of Biology
York Research Chair in Global Change Biology
Inaugural Director, UNITAR Global Water Academy
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Dr. Sharma leads internationally acclaimed research on how climate change affects lakes, including ice loss, warming temperatures, and shifting aquatic ecosystems. Her work uses big data and machine learning to guide global water sustainability.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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