Members of Our Lab

Steven J. Cooke, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Fish Ecology and Conservation Physiology, Canada Research Chair
Institute of Environmental Science and Department of Biology
Email:  Steven_Cooke@carleton.ca

Nick Lapointe, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Researcher
E-mail: nlapointe@gmail.com

Co-mentored by Dr. Susan Doka (DFO Burlington)

Eduardo Martins, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Researcher
E-mail: egmartins@gmail.com

Co-mentored by Dr. Michael Power (University of Waterloo)

Jon Midwood, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Researcher
E-mail: midwoodj@gmail.com

Lee Gutowsky, M.Sc.
Ph.D. Candidate
January 2010 to January 2014
Email: lgutowsk@connect.carleton.ca

Co-supervised by Dr. Michael Power (University of Waterloo)

Thesis title: Bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) in a large hydropower reservoir: an investigation into the movement ecology of a threatened species and its implications for directing dam operation

Jake Brownscombe, M.Sc.
Ph.D. Candidate
January 2012 to January 2016
Email: jbrownsc@connect.carleton.ca

Co-supervised by Dr. Andy Danylchuk (University of Massachusetts, Amherst)

Thesis title: Spatial ecology, bioenergetics, and stress physiology of bonefish (Albula spp.) in the Caribbean Sea

Thesis Title: Behaviour and physiology of bull trout and mountain whitefish relative to short term changes in river flow

Co-supervised by Dr. Michael Power (University of Waterloo)

Thesis Title: Spatial ecology and thermal biology of burbot in Kinbasket Reservoir, BC

Jason Thiem
Ph.D. Candidate
January 2010 to January 2014
Email: jthiem@connect.carleton.ca

Co-supervised by Dr. Jeff Dawson (Carleton U)

Thesis Title: Learning from success; Hydraulic and biological evaluation of upstream sturgeon passage at the Vianney-Legendre Fishway

Graham Raby
Ph.D. Candidate
May 2009 to May 2014
Email: graby@connect.carleton.ca

Co-supervised by Dr. Scott Hinch (University of British Columbia)

Thesis Title: Advancing a model understanding of fisheries capture, recovery, and post-release impacts using Fraser River Pacific salmon

Charles Hatry
M.Sc. Candidate
September 2010 to September 2012
Email: chatry@connect.carleton.ca

Co-supervised by Dr. Karen Smokorowski, DFO Sault Ste. Marie

Thesis title - Comparative aspects of fish passage success by three redhorse species at a vertical slot fishway: behavioural and physiological perspectives

Vivian Nguyen
M.Sc. Candidate
January 2010 to April 2012
Email: vnguyen3@connect.carleton.ca

Co-supervised by Dr. Murray Rudd (University of York)

Thesis Title: The scientific and human dimensions of the use of recovery gear for improving post-release mortality in sockeye salmon following capture in multi-sector lower Fraser River fisheries

Samantha Wilson
M.Sc. Candidate
September 2011 to September 2013
Email:swilson7@connect.carleton.ca

Co-supervised by Dr. Scott Hinch (University of British Columbia)

Thesis Title: Swimming activity patterns of sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) homing through coastal marine waters

Lauren Stoot
M.Sc. Candidate
May 2011 to May 2013
Email: ljstoot@gmail.com

Co-supervised by Dr. G. Blouin-Demers (University of Ottawa)

Thesis Title: Physiological impacts of commerical fisheries capture on eastern Ontario freshwater turtles

Nick Cairns
M.Sc. Candidate
May 2011 to May 2013
Email: nacairns@gmail.com

Co-supervised by Dr. G. Blouin-Demers (University of Ottawa)

Thesis Title: Exclusion and escape modifications to hoop nets for reducing commercial bycatch of eastern Ontario turtles

Bill Bowden
M.Sc. Candidate
September 2011 to September 2013
Email: wbowden@connect.carleton.ca

Co-supervised by Dr. John Dettmers (Great Lakes Fishery Commission)

Thesis Title: Movement and thermal ecology of adult walleye from the Tittabawassee and Maumee Rivers

Felicia St-Louis
M.Sc. Candidate
January 2012 to January 2014
Email: fslouis@connect.carleton.ca

Thesis Title: Physiological ecology and behaviour of checkered puffers in mangrove creek habitats of The Bahamas

Shireen Maarschalk
M.Sc. Candidate
January 2012 to January 2014
Email: smaarsch@connect.carleton.ca

Thesis Title: Assessing seasonal variations in small stream fish movements, behaviour, and stress physiology in the Watts Creek watershed

Jacqueline Chapman
M.Sc. Candidate
January 2012 to January 2014
Email: jacqchapman@gmail.com

Thesis Title: Evaluating ecological restoration of St. Lawrence River tributaries using seasonal assessments of fish community structure

Nicholas Burnett
M.Sc. Candidate
May 2012 to May 2014
Email: njburnet@connect.carleton.ca

Co-supervised by Dr. Scott Hinch (University of British Columbia)

Behaviour and energetics of migratory Pacific salmon relative to river hydraulics downstream of a hydropower dam

Alexandra Muhametsafina
Honour student
May 2012 to April 2013
Email: amuhanet@connect.carleton.ca

Thesis Title: Spatial ecology of sub-adult northern pike in an urban stream

Jeff Nitychoruk
Honour student
May 2011 to April 2012
Email: jnitycho@connect.carleton.ca

Thesis Title: An investigation of sexual dimorphism and seasonal condition in adfluvial bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) of a large, glacial fed impoundment

Marina Steffensen
Honour student
May 2011 to April 2012
Email: ssteffen@connect.carleton.ca

Thesis Title:Fish attraction and passage efficiency of a nature-like fishway on Indian Creek, Ontario

Kim Tuor
Honour student
May 2011 to April 2012
Email: ktuor@connect.carleton.ca

Co-supervised by Dr. Karen Smokorowski, DFO Sault Ste. Marie

Thesis Title: The influence of fluctuating ramping rates on aquatic invertebrate feeding fish species

Travis Raison
Honour student
May 2011 to April 2012
Email: traison@connect.carleton.ca

Thesis Title: Investigating the consequences of ingested soft plastic lures on lake trout and smallmouth bass condition and health

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