Katherine Stewart

Biography

Dr. Katherine Stewart is currently working as a Assistant Professor in the Department of Soil Science, University of Saskatchewan , Ccanada. His research interests includes I examine biologically mediated nitrogen input and nitrogen cycling in arctic, alpine and boreal ecosystems to identify means of restoring sustainable pathways that promote long-term ecosystem health.  My research group works with belowground soil systems, early successional soil surface communities and native vascular plants allowing for an integrated approach to examining both the impact and remediation of contaminants in the environment.  Collaborating with industrial partners across northern Canada we work to develop soil amendment technology and practices for the reclamation and restoration of plant-soil systems impacted by hydrocarbons, heavy metals and herbicides.. He /she is serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed journals. Dr. Katherine Stewart is the member of many international affiliations. He/ She has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities. He /she has authored of many research articles/books related to I examine biologically mediated nitrogen input and nitrogen cycling in arctic, alpine and boreal ecosystems to identify means of restoring sustainable pathways that promote long-term ecosystem health.  My research group works with belowground soil systems, early successional soil surface communities and native vascular plants allowing for an integrated approach to examining both the impact and remediation of contaminants in the environment.  Collaborating with industrial partners across northern Canada we work to develop soil amendment technology and practices for the reclamation and restoration of plant-soil systems impacted by hydrocarbons, heavy metals and herbicides..

Research Interest

I examine biologically mediated nitrogen input and nitrogen cycling in arctic, alpine and boreal ecosystems to identify means of restoring sustainable pathways that promote long-term ecosystem health.  My research group works with belowground soil systems, early successional soil surface communities and native vascular plants allowing for an integrated approach to examining both the impact and remediation of contaminants in the environment.  Collaborating with industrial partners across northern Canada we work to develop soil amendment technology and practices for the reclamation and restoration of plant-soil systems impacted by hydrocarbons, heavy metals and herbicides.