Dr. Scott Chang

Professor

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Biography

Scott Chang is a professor in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta, specializing in the study of forest soils and nutrient dynamics. His research focuses on forest soil processes, soil microbial ecology, carbon sequestration, and the impacts of forest fertilization on tree nutrition. He is an active participant in the Land Reclamation International Graduate School program, sponsored by NSERC CREATE. Chang has received multiple awards, including Fellow status from the Soil Science Society of America and the American Society of Agronomy in 2016, as well as the Faculty International Engagement Award in 2015 and the Killam Annual Professor Award in 2014. He has contributed significantly to the field through numerous publications, advancing knowledge in forest ecophysiology and silviculture-soil management interactions.

Research Interests

Awards

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Soil Science Society America Fellow

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American Society Agronomy Fellow

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Faculty International Engagement Award

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Killam Annual Professor

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Zijiang Visiting Chair Professorship

Courses

REN R 314 - Forest Soils REN R 501 - Topics Renewable Resources REN R 749 - Forest Soils

Requirements for University of Alberta

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management