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.

Meganne Harrison (2025 Jan – present) is an MSc student in the NRES program, researching arthropod communities of pests and their natural enemies in agroecosystems. With experience in forestry and biology, she understands the challenges of scientific communication and is excited to support students. She has presented at entomology conferences, gained expertise in report/academic writing and professional communication, and looks forward to sharing this knowledge with students!

Hannah Tench (2025 Jan – present) is an MSc student studying prenatal reproductive success in birds. Through her career as a wildlife biologist and conservationist, Hannah has delivered many tours, workshops, and presentations, and has extensive report-writing experience. She enjoys teaching and hopes to help others hone their communication skills.