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Karina Marsden serves as a Teaching and Research Lecturer in Soil Science at Bangor University's School of Environmental & Natural Sciences, with research focusing on sustainable agriculture and climate resilience. Her work bridges practical farming systems and environmental science to address critical planetary challenges.
Education:
- B.Sc. (Hons) in Environmental Science, Bangor University
- Ph.D. in Soil and Environmental Science, Bangor University
Research Focus: Dr. Marsden investigates nitrogen cycling in agroecosystems, gaseous emissions from soil (particularly N2O), and rhizosphere dynamics. Her expertise spans emission monitoring techniques, spatial variability assessment, and plant-soil-microbe interactions, directly contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals for climate action and terrestrial ecosystems.
Publication Trends: Analysis of her 29 publications (h-index 16) reveals intensifying focus since 2021 on nitrous oxide mitigation strategies, greenhouse gas policy integration, and microbial drivers of soil emissions. Recent work combines field and lab methodologies to address farm-scale hotspots and nutrient cycling complexities in agricultural landscapes.
Awards & Recognition:
- Marie-Sklodowska Curie Actions Global Fellowship
Academic Leadership: Dr. Marsden organizes core environmental science modules (DXX-3506, DXX-3508, DXX2002) and contributes to ecosystem studies and field courses. She currently accepts PhD candidates and leads a 2025-2026 project investigating carbon budgets in temperate rainforests as Principal Investigator, building on prior NERC-funded postdoctoral work with the Uplands-N2O project.
Professional Engagement: As Chair of the Welsh Regional Soils Discussion Group and member of the British Society of Soil Science, she advances regional soil science discourse while serving on Bangor University's EDI Committee to promote inclusive academic practices.
