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Kathleen A. Lohse is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Idaho State University with a joint appointment in the Department of Geosciences. Her research program integrates ecosystem ecology, soil science, and hydrology to investigate biogeochemical processes in watersheds and their responses to human-induced changes, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and water quality management.
Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Soil Science from the University of California, Berkeley (2002) and dual bachelor's degrees from Cornell University: a B.A. in Biology and a B.S. in Urban and Regional Studies (1993).
Dr. Lohse's research focuses on three interconnected pillars: (1) hydrologic and biogeochemical controls on watershed ecosystems, (2) anthropogenic impacts of land use change across terrestrial-aquatic boundaries, and (3) integration of social dimensions into ecosystem management. Her transdisciplinary approach bridges ecology, earth system science, and hydrology to address critical sustainability challenges in the Anthropocene, particularly in semi-arid and urbanizing landscapes.
Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent emphasis on soil-landscape interactions, nutrient cycling (especially nitrogen and carbon), and urban-rural interfaces. Her methodological framework combines field measurements, controlled laboratory experiments, and GIS-based spatial modeling to scale findings from microsites to entire catchments, providing actionable insights for watershed management under global change pressures.
She directs the Soil and Aqueous Biogeochemistry Research (SABR) Laboratory, which fosters collaborative research at the intersection of ecology, earth sciences, and hydrology. The lab's work spans from soil-mantled hillslopes to river networks, employing interdisciplinary approaches to understand ecosystem responses to anthropogenic disturbances and climate variability.
