Janice Kenney

Dr. Janice Kenney serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Sciences within the Faculty of Arts and Science at MacEwan University, Edmonton, Alberta. Her expertise spans aquatic biogeochemistry, colloid and surface chemistry, and environmental geochemistry with specific applications to contaminant behavior in natural systems.

Her research program investigates critical environmental interfaces through four interconnected thrusts: (1) Pyrogenic carbon and biochar interactions with heavy metals (Cd, Zn, Pb) and pharmaceuticals; (2) Sorption mechanisms on biogenic and mineral surfaces including diatomaceous earth and microbialites; (3) Carbon cycling in alkaline environments relevant to carbon sequestration; (4) Spectroscopic characterization of surface reactions using FTIR, Raman, and XAFS techniques. This work directly addresses emerging challenges in contaminant remediation and waste management.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a dominant focus on pyrogenic carbon systems, with 7 articles examining wildfire-derived carbon and engineered biochar. Heavy metal interactions constitute 40% of her output, particularly cadmium and zinc sorption on novel substrates. A consistent methodological emphasis appears on spectroscopic validation of sorption mechanisms, while recent work increasingly explores pharmaceutical contaminants in wastewater systems.

Dr. Kenney maintains an active research program without documented scientific awards in the provided materials. Her work shows strong connections to environmental remediation applications, particularly in developing natural substrates for contaminant immobilization and nutrient management. No information is available regarding graduate student supervision or external grant funding.