Kathryn Docherty
Kathryn Docherty
Professor of Biological Sciences
Office:
(269) 387-5654
Location:
3159 Wood Hall, Mail Stop 5410
Mailing address:
Department of Biological Sciences
Western Michigan University
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5410 USA
Western Michigan University
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5410 USA
Research Interests:
- Microbial Ecology
- Restoration Ecology
Bio:
Dr. Kathryn Docherty is a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Western Michigan University.
"My research group is broadly interested in understanding how human activities influence microbial community diversity and functioning. Current projects examine how restoration to native prairie plant species can recover soil ecosystem services and microbial processes, including carbon storage. We use a combination of landscape-scale field sampling, next-generation sequencing techniques, and rate measurements of microbial processes to provide land managers with information and strategies for management practices.
Prospective graduate students: please use the form on my research website to contact me about interest in joining the lab group."