Dr. Karsten Liber

Professor

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Biography

Karsten Liber is a distinguished professor and executive director at the School of Environment and Sustainability at the University of Saskatchewan. He has a PhD in Environmental Biology, specializing in Aquatic Ecotoxicology, from the University of Guelph, where he also completed his Bachelor of Science in Ecology. His research primarily focuses on the impacts of mining on metal bioavailability and toxicity within aquatic ecosystems, sediment contamination and its associated impacts on benthic invertebrate communities, as well as water quality assessment and the derivation of water and sediment quality guidelines. Professor Liber employs innovative methods such as autonomous water quality sensor systems to delineate the ecological risks posed by effluent exposure in industrially impacted freshwater systems. He is particularly interested in pesticide ecotoxicology and its effects on aquatic life.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.