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Sanna Kanerva is a University Lecturer in Environmental Soil Science at the University of Helsinki's Department of Food and Environmental Sciences. She holds a Doctoral degree (2008) and Master’s degree (2002) in Agricultural and Forest Sciences from the University of Helsinki. She completed pedagogical studies (2011) at Häme University of Applied Sciences and is a member of the University of Helsinki Teachers’ Academy.
Education:
- 2008: PhD, University of Helsinki (Department of Applied Chemistry and Microbiology)
- 2002: Master’s degree, University of Helsinki (Department of Applied Chemistry and Microbiology)
- 2011: Professional Teacher Education, Häme University of Applied Sciences
Research Interests: Her work focuses on soil organic matter dynamics, impacts of agricultural practices on soil productivity, and environmental consequences of soil carbon loss. Key areas include soil carbon and nitrogen cycling, water quality implications of soil erosion, and sustainable agricultural management. She co-supervises the doctoral project on organic carbon loss in agricultural soils and collaborates with the Natural Resources Institute Finland.
Recent Research Trends: Her recent publications (2024–2025) emphasize experimental approaches to soil management, including biochar applications, waterlogging effects, and pulp mill sludge utilization to mitigate nitrogen leaching.
Awards:
- 2014: Hyvä Opettaja (Good Teacher) Award from the Agricultural and Forestry Sciences Academy
Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD student Noora Manninen and participates in projects like MULTA: Sustainable Agricultural Solutions and ORANKI. Active in securing funding from private foundations and governmental bodies.
Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations within the Department of Food and Environmental Sciences and with external institutes like Natural Resources Institute Finland.
