Ken Irvine

Ken Irvine is a Professor affiliated with the Department of Aquatic Ecology and Water Quality Management. As an external employee, he contributes to interdisciplinary research focusing on aquatic ecosystems, environmental restoration, and biodiversity conservation. His work spans global and regional scales, addressing challenges in tropical river dynamics, lake management, and agricultural impacts on water quality.

Research Interests: Dr. Irvine’s research emphasizes aquatic ecology, water quality management, and the interplay between human activities and natural systems. Key areas include denitrification processes in tropical rivers, lake restoration strategies, pesticide contamination in agricultural regions, and biodiversity loss in Afrotropical ecosystems. His work integrates remote sensing, ecological modeling, and field studies to inform conservation policies.

Recent Research Trends: Recent publications highlight advancements in satellite-based denitrification estimation, global lake restoration practices, and the ecological consequences of agricultural intensification in Kenya. His studies often bridge basic and applied science to address climate change and ecosystem degradation.

Advising & Projects: He supervises PhD candidate Salcedo Borda on a project examining nutrient stoichiometry in phytoplankton communities. This research explores reservoir effects on nutrient cycles and community structure, with implications for water resource management.

Labs & Teams: Collaborates within interdisciplinary teams focused on aquatic systems, leveraging expertise in limnology, remote sensing, and environmental policy.