Kateri Salk

Kateri Salk is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Environmental Sciences and Policy at Duke University and an Aquatic Ecologist at Tetra Tech. She holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State University (2017) and a B.A. from St. Olaf College (2012). Her research focuses on management-relevant water quality issues including nutrient cycling, harmful algal blooms, greenhouse gas production, and PFAS contamination. She specializes in data analytics for aquatic systems, including empirical modeling and interactive dashboard development.

Her publications primarily address biogeochemical processes in aquatic environments, with recent work examining nitrogen cycling dynamics, wetland restoration impacts, and greenhouse gas emissions in freshwater systems. These studies contribute significantly to understanding anthropogenic impacts on aquatic ecosystems and developing mitigation strategies.