Professor Robert Andrews holds an NSERC Industrial Research Chair at the University of Toronto, where he founded the Drinking Water Research Group. His collaborations with municipalities as research partners have allowed him to solve real-world problems that have a direct impact on the safety of Canada's drinking water supply. An expert in drinking water treatment, Professor Andrews is a member of several decision-making committees and advisory councils in Canada and the United States. His work has been recognized with prestigious awards from the Engineering Institute of Canada, the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, and the American Water Works Association, among others.