Nadja Kunz


Canada Research Chair in Mine Water Management and Stewardship

Tier 2 - 2018-01-04
Renewed: 2024-08-01
The University of British Columbia
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council

604-822-9782
nadja.kunz@ubc.ca

Research involves


Developing models to optimize water use at mine sites and in mining regions.

Research relevance


This research will revolutionize the use and management of water in mining regions and minimize techno-engineering and societal risks.

Research summary


Mining and mineral production provides many benefits to Canadians and is critical to our national economy. But it also has numerous negative social and environmental impacts, such as significant impacts on water resources. As Canada Research Chair in Mine Water Management and Stewardship, Dr. Nadja Kunz is developing new tools and decision frameworks to improve how water and tailings are managed in the mining sector.

She and her research team are integrating minerals processing and hydrological and economic models to water and tailings management to provide tailored solutions. They are also enhancing the climate resilience of regions and communities where mining activities take place and developing automated large language models to support regulatory oversight of the sector. Together, they aim to enhance sustainability in the Canadian mining sector, both at home and abroad.