Meet The Research Team

My name is Al-Asel Maizer, but many call me Ace. I did by bachelors degree at McMaster University in chemical engineering, with a minor in sustainability. I then graduated with a masters degree in engineering and public policy at the same university. After working in Qatar for the ministry of environment, I pursued my interest in studying PhD Environmental Engineering. My focus is on the impact of infrequent heavy rainfall in urban areas (mainly in the Gulf) that damaged infrastructures and affected the community vulnerable to such events. Living in Qatar and UAE as a child, this continues to be overlooked due to the nature of the disaster, and want to contribute to this topic to help reduce the negative impact floods bring to urban areas. 

Outside of academics, I enjoy traveling, working out, and reading. Also, I’m a film buff, I enjoy watching and talking about them.

Faure is a first year MSc student. His primary research interested is in climate change policy, and climate change effects on the economy, water resources, infrastructure and people using quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods. He completed his BSc in Geography at the University of Dschang (Cameroon), and a professional MSc in Environmental Studies from the same institution on the evaluation of urban planification documents (policies, laws) and the degree to which environmental mitigation and adaptation are addressed and integrated. Faure has 5-years of experience working on environmental and social impact assessment of projects with governmental institutions, non-governmental and international organizations in Cameroon, Chad and Canada. He has always been passionate about finding solutions to improve environmentally sustainable cities and communities. Outside of the lab, Faure loves playing soccer, eating good foods, and spending time with friends