Dr. Scott Ketcheson
Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair in Hydrological Sustainability
Contact information
E-mail: sketcheson@athabascau.ca
scott-ketchesonDr. 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.
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