Dr. Scott Ketcheson

Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair in Hydrological Sustainability

Contact information

E-mail: sketcheson@athabascau.ca

Dr. Scott Ketcheson

Dr. Scott Ketcheson

Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair in Hydrological Sustainability

Contact information

Email: sketcheson@athabascau.ca

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The overall theme of my research program is working towards ecosystem sustainability through understanding hydrological processes. As a field hydrologist, my research team and I study the movement of water between forests, wetlands and streams in northern Alberta. We use both traditional hydrological techniques and innovative sensor networks to gain a better understanding of how headwater catchments work and their importance for keeping water flowing through streams and rivers within the lower Athabasca River Basin. Here, I have established a research Headwater Catchment Observatory; the first of its kind in this region. I also collaborate on several projects including oil sands reclamation, peatland biogeochemistry & mercury dynamics, seismic line impacts & restoration, and wildfire vulnerability & peatlands. To learn more about my research program and ongoing projects, see https://www.auhydrology.com.

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Research interests

  • Hydrology
  • Wetlands/peatlands
  • Oil sands reclamation
  • Catchment processes
  • Snow hydrology
  • Wildfire

Educational credentials

  • PhD - Physical Geography; Hydrology, University of Waterloo
    • Thesis title: Hydrology of a constructed fen watershed in a post-mined landscape in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region, Alberta, Canada
  • MSc - Physical Geography; Hydrology, University of Waterloo
  • BSc - Honours Earth & Environmental Sciences; McMaster University

Professional affiliations

  • Canadian Geophysical Union
  • American Geophysical Union
  • Canadian Water Resources Association
  • International Association of Hydrological Sciences
  • Society for Ecological Restoration

Other professional activities

  • Member, Executive Committee: Canadian Geophysical Union Hydrology Section (Member at Large, Committees)
  • Member, Board of Directors: Alberta Branch of the Canadian Water Resources Association
  • Member, Academic and Board of Directors: Athabasca Watershed Council
  • Member, Academic Advisory Group: City of Calgary Stormwater Management Strategy Project