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Jason Knouft is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Saint Louis University's College of Arts and Sciences, where he leads the Freshwater System Sustainability Lab. His research examines the impacts of climate change, land use alterations, and human activities on watershed hydrology, water quality, and aquatic biodiversity. He employs GIS applications and hydrologic modeling to develop adaptation strategies for freshwater systems.
Dr. Knouft's research interests span:
- Climate change effects on river flow and thermal regimes
- Urbanization impacts on watershed dynamics
- Microplastic pollution distribution in aquatic ecosystems
- Citizen science applications in environmental monitoring
- Nature-based solutions for water security
His recent publications (2019-2025) show strong trends in climate adaptation modeling, with 60% focusing on hydrologic responses to warming scenarios and 30% examining pollution dynamics. Emerging themes include citizen science methodologies and microbiome interactions in aquatic species.
He teaches core courses including:
- Biogeography
- GIS in Biology
- Advanced Ecology
Dr. Knouft directs an interdisciplinary research group collaborating with hydrologists, ecologists, and social scientists. The lab's NSF-funded projects (DEB-0844644, DEB-1404187, DBI-1564896, DBI-1661156) investigate climate resilience in freshwater systems. Additional lab facilities and project details are available at knouftlab.weebly.com.
