Karen Christensen-Dalsgaard

Dr. Karen Christensen-Dalsgaard is an Assistant Professor in Biological Sciences at MacEwan University, specializing in plant-environment interactions. Her research examines stress responses in woody plants within urban ecosystems.

Her investigations span tree physiology, plant water relations, reclamation ecology, and protozoan fluid dynamics. She employs field studies and physiological measurements to understand hydraulic adaptations to environmental stressors.

Research outputs demonstrate expertise in frost damage mechanisms, drought acclimation, and ecological policy implications. She received the MacEwan University Internal Research Fund award in 2016 for her urban ecology research program.

Dr. Christensen-Dalsgaard mentors undergraduate researchers in field ecology techniques and stress physiology, focusing on accessible urban-based projects accommodating diverse student needs.