PhD Student in Soil Science
zajonc (@) student.ubc.ca
Education
- MSc – Plant Science, McGill (2022)
- BSc – Major: Biology, Minor: Applied Plant and Soil Sciences, UBC (2019)
Research Interests
- Regenerative agriculture
- Soil GHG emissions
- Kelp biostimulants
- Soil biology
I am a PhD student in the Sustainable Agricultural Landscapes lab working on the Perennial Agriculture Climate Solutions (PACS) and Kelp Biostimulant projects. My research focuses on assessing farm nutrient management strategies in perennial systems to reduce fertilizer inputs. I am investigating the impact of kelp biostimulants on soil greenhouse gas emissions and soil and plant health when used to supplement fertilizers.
If I am not in MacMillan, I am either on my bike or in the Bird Coup climbing cave.
Awards
- President’s Academic Excellence Initiative PhD Award
- Faculty of Land and Food Systems Graduate Award