Dr. Rachel Scholes

Dr. Rachel Scholes, PhD

Assistant Professor

Faculty of Applied Science

Dept. of Civil Engineering

Vancouver Campus

Fields

Chemistry, Engineering, Water

Contact Information

Chosen name and pronouns:

Rachel Scholes (She/Her/Hers)

rachel.scholes@ubc.ca

phone: 604-822-1987

https://www.civil.ubc.ca/faculty/rachel-scholes

Expertise

Environmental chemistry, trace contaminants, contaminants of emerging concern, water reuse, nature-based solutions, constructed wetlands, water treatment, wastewater treatment, stormwater, PFAS, green chemistry, safer alternatives, biodegradation

In the Media

• Why some experts say rainwater may be unsafe to drink – Global News
• Are there toxic chemicals in B.C.’s drinking water? A UBC professor plans to find out – Vancouver Sun

Languages

English