Brent Sleep

Brent Sleep is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on environmental engineering, particularly groundwater contamination and remediation. Sleep's work involves laboratory experimentation, field studies, and computer modeling to study the fate and transport of organic chemicals in subsurface and surface aquatic environments. His research group investigates in-situ subsurface remediation methods, including bioremediation, thermal remediation, and the use of chemical oxidants and nanoscale zero valent iron. Sleep has also explored the transport of pathogens in fractured rock aquifers. He has held several leadership roles within the department and has contributed to various research initiatives and educational programs.

Brent Sleep is a Professor Emeritus of Civil & Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto, specializing in Hydrogeology, Water Resources, and Groundwater Remediation. His research focuses on the transport and fate of contaminants in groundwater systems, with an emphasis on bioremediation and nanotechnology applications. Sleep's work includes modeling contaminant transport in variably saturated media, analyzing stable isotopes to assess biodegradation processes, and evaluating the effectiveness of nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) for site remediation. His studies also explore the impact of physical and biological factors on contaminant mobility and microbial activity in subsurface environments.