Staff

Behnoosh Roknaldini (2024 Sep – present) holds a master’s degree in climatology and is currently pursuing a second master’s degree in NRES. Her research focuses on “Quantifying Climate Change Impacts on Freshwater Thermal Regimes in the Upper Peace River Basin in northern BC”. She uses R/RStudio for conducting her analyses.

Hani Safaei (2025 Jan – present) is a PhD student in the NRES program at the Engineering Department, focusing on risk assessment in sustainable construction and its impact on project performance and safety. With experience as a RA and TA, she has presented at multiple conferences and has been invited to review papers for an international online journal in her field. Hani is excited to share advanced writing and presentation tips, including effective structuring, data presentation, and the use of visual aids to improve readability and strengthen scientific arguments.

Maryam Zabeh (2025 Sept – present) is pursuing her Master’s in Applied Science Engineering at UNBC. Her research investigates the impacts of dam failures on water quality, using HEC-RAS modeling to evaluate long-term contamination and ecological risks. Beyond her academic pursuits, she is passionate about bridging research with effective literature review practices and leverages her expertise in industry engagement and collaboration to support fellow students in strengthening their skills in scientific communication, technical scientific research, and collaborative problem-solving.

Amir Sahraei (2025 Sept – present) is a Ph.D. student in the NRES program, where his research focuses on flow dynamics over and through beaver dams under ice-covered conditions. With a strong background in technical writing and experience as a TA and RA, he is excited to guide students in scientific writing, manuscript revision, professional communication, and presentation skills. 

Kayla Wiens (2025 Sept – present) Kayla Wiens holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from UNBC and is defending her Master of Arts in NRES at the end of October 2025. Her research focuses on community science programs across BC, Alberta and Ontario. Kayla has using qualitative methods both in her own research and as a research assistant.