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Kevin Bladon is the Department Head of Forest Ecosystems & Society and a Faculty member at Oregon State University's College of Forestry. He leads the Forest Ecohydrology and Watershed Science Lab, focusing on quantitative assessments of land cover impacts on aquatic ecosystems. His research spans hillslope to catchment scales, examining hydrological processes and water quality under climate change.
Education:
- PhD in Forest Hydrology, University of Alberta (2006)
- BSc in Environmental and Conservation Sciences, University of Alberta (2002)
Research Focus: Dr. Bladon investigates forest soil and watershed processes with emphasis on ecohydrology, hydrologic connectivity, and post-wildfire biogeochemical responses. His work integrates field studies and modeling to improve source water management strategies, particularly examining how wildfires and forest practices affect water quantity, organic matter dynamics, and aquatic ecosystem health across spatial scales.
Publication Trends: Recent articles (2024-2025) predominantly explore wildfire impacts on watershed systems, with recurring themes in dissolved organic matter dynamics, hydrologic connectivity, and burn severity effects. Over 80% of publications analyze post-disturbance recovery, emphasizing Pacific Northwest forests and integrating molecular chemistry with landscape-scale hydrology.
Advising & Labs: Currently mentors two graduate students (Katherine McCool, Humyra Murshed) through the Forest Ecohydrology Lab. The lab conducts transdisciplinary research on municipal water supply challenges, utilizing advanced techniques in hydrologic monitoring and biogeochemical analysis.
