Lab Members

Dr. David McLagan
Lab Principal Investigator
Bio
I recently returned to Canada after completing a German Science Foundation (DFG) and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) funded postdoctoral fellow at the Technical University of Braunschweig (TUBS). Preceding this, I worked as a research associate with Environment & Climate Change Canada (ECCC). I hold a PhD in Environmental Sciences from UofT. My doctoral work was supported by NSERC (CGS-D) and earned me the Governor General’s Gold Medal: the most prestigious graduate-level academic award available in Canada. I hold a Bachelor of Science (1st Class Honours) from Griffith University (Australia), where I received the University Medal for outstanding achievement.
The roots of my education, teaching, and research are in environmental sciences, an intrinsically multi-disciplinary area of science. Naturally, my research has evolved to be highly interdisciplinary; I have published studies spanning the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere. Central to this research is understanding the biogeochemical cycling of contaminants within and between the Earth’s “spheres” with a focus on the development of novel, yet often accessible technologies and methods to advance our scientific understanding of contaminant biogeochemistry. This relates to my philosophy of “Global Science” that encourages the dissemination of information, intersectoral collaboration, bridging of Knowledge systems, and empowers local scientists and communities across world.
Away from science, I have a wife and two kids that I love spending time with in the forest, particularly examining the fascinating world of fungi. I am a self professed coffee-snub; I think I’d rather lick my own boots than drink bad coffee. I also love listening to music (some may call it dated; I prefer vintage), cycling, swimming, football (the one played with the foot), basketball, and cricket.
Memberships and Associations:
Biogeosciences (EGU/Copernicus Journal) – Associate Editor
International Association of Wildland Fire (IAWF)
European Geophysical Union (EGU)
Canadian Geophysical Union (CGU)
Curriculum Vitae

Excellent Eboigbe
Masters
Bio

Grant Chenier
Masters
Bio
Outside of my studies I enjoy being outdoors, mostly participating in hikes in the summer and skiing in the winter along with a new found hobby of whitewater kayaking. For days when I am not as feeling as ambitious, I enjoy relaxing by reading or playing the guitar.

Madison Otsuki
Undergraduate
Bio
In my free time, I enjoy learning new recipes, listening to music, going on hikes with friends, and just spending time outdoors in general! I am also part of the Queen’s varsity swimming team and get a lot of enjoyment from both the team dynamic and the competitive aspect you get from racing.
I have been involved in research with the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre at Toronto General Hospital, where I collected data within the cardiac intensive care unit to be used in various cardiological studies such as cariogenic shock, renal replacement therapy, and clonal hematopoiesis among other things. I have not yet been involved in research within the geosciences, so I am very excited for this door to be open now through the FEWA lab.

Chloe Earnshaw-Osler
Undergraduate
Bio
Apart from school, I love spending time outdoors, cycling, slacklining, hiking, and camping. I have also recently become a huge fan of puzzles and baking bread (thanks quarantine). I am a part of the Queen’s Backing Action on the Climate Crisis (QBACC) exec team, and also work for the AMS service, Walkhome.