Dr. Alsu Kuznetsova is a Research Associate in the Department of Renewable Resources, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Alberta, Canada. Her research focuses on soil and environmental microbiology, biogeochemical processes, and the remediation of contaminated environments. She has extensive experience in conducting interdisciplinary projects related to sustainable land management, waste treatment, and environmental restoration. Dr. Kuznetsova works with the Environmental Microbiology and Biogeochemistry Group led by Dr. Tariq Siddique and contributes to collaborative research on soil health and ecosystem reclamation.