Dr. Mckenzie Kuhn

Biography

McKenzie Kuhn is an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia, specializing in Arctic science and the implications of climate change on boreal-Arctic ecosystems. Her research encompasses key topics such as greenhouse gas exchange and the influence of natural and human disturbances on terrestrial and freshwater biogeochemistry. She investigates how components like carbon exchange between forests, lakes, and the atmosphere are affected by climate disruption. Initial research at the University of Alberta culminated in a PhD in Renewable Resources, followed by postdoctoral work at the University of New Hampshire. Her academic focus also aims to clarify the responses of Arctic ecosystems to climate change, employing both field and laboratory techniques, including statistical models and remote sensing tools. Kuhn’s lab incorporates diverse methodologies like soil sampling and microbial DNA sequencing to generate insights on the intricate interactions influencing northern ecosystems amidst global change.

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