Kerry Black
Positions
Associate Processor
Schulich School of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering
Associate Professor
Schulich School of Engineering, Sustainable Systems Engineering
Canada Research Chair (Tier II)
Schulich School of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering
Contact information
Phone number
Office: 1.403.410.7400
Location
Office: ENE206
Preferred method of communication
Please contact through email for media inquiry, partnerships or opportunities.
Background
Credentials
P.Eng, APEGA, 2021
Educational Background
B.A.Sc. Civil Engineering , University of Toronto, 2007
Master of Applied Science Civil Engineering , University of British Columbia, 2011
Doctor of Philosophy Environmental Engineering, University of Guelph, 2017
Biography
Kerry Black is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in the Department of Civil Engineering, at the University of Calgary. She received her PhD from the University of Guelph with research focused on sustainable water and wastewater management in Indigenous communities. Her focus is to engage in a cross-disciplinary research platform, incorporating technical civil and environmental engineering principles and research, with policy and socio-economic components, focusing on sustainable infrastructure for healthy and resilient communities.
Over the past 15 years, she worked extensively in the academic, public, private and non-profit sectors, employed in technical, scientific, policy, and management roles. The majority of my experience has included working with and for Indigenous communities on urgent and pressing infrastructure issues across Canada. Her cross-disciplinary research has been featured in both engineering and social science journals. Dr. Black is a strong advocate for increasing diversity in science and engineering, sustainability initiatives and programs, and community development, including her work with Indigenous communities. As a non-Indigenous settler, her research work is guided by Indigenous partners and Nations, and in full and meaningful partnership and collaboration.
Research
Participation in university strategic initiatives
Courses
| Course number | Course title | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| ENCI 481 | Environmental Engineering I | Fall 2025 |
| ENCI 300 | Introduction to Civil Engineering Design | Winter 2026 |
Awards
- Top 40 Under 40, Avenue Calgary. 2022
- Community Service Award, APEGA. 2024
- Award for Advancing SSE Contributions to ii' taa'poh'to'p , Schulich School of Engineering. 2022
- Teaching Excellence Award Honourable Mention, Students' Union . 2020
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