Draft:Mary Scholes
South African environmental scientist
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Mary Catherine Scholes is a South African environmental scientist and professor known for her work in systems analysis, climate change, soil science, and food security. She is a professor in the School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand.
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Mary Catherine Scholes | |
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| Born | Mary Catherine Scholes South Africa |
| Alma mater | University of the Witwatersrand |
| Known for | Research in climate change, soil fertility, food security, and biogeochemistry |
| Spouse | Bob Scholes |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | Fellow of the Royal Society of South Africa; Fellow of the South African Academy of Science; Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences; Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences; Foreign Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Environmental science, systems analysis, climate change, soil science, food security |
| Institutions | University of the Witwatersrand |
Early life and education
Scholes obtained her Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Honours), and PhD degrees from the University of the Witwatersrand.[1]
Career and research
Scholes is a full professor at the University of the Witwatersrand, where she holds a research chair in systems analysis and global change.[2] Her research focuses on soil fertility, food security, and biogeochemistry across ecosystems such as savannas, forests, and agricultural lands.[3]
She has contributed to research on climate change, including the environmental and health impacts of industrial activities and energy production.[4]
Her work also involves monitoring water pollution, forestry systems, and the interaction between ecological and social systems in environmental management.[5]
Academic leadership and affiliations
Scholes has held several leadership roles in international scientific organizations. She has served as vice-chairperson of international initiatives on climate change, agriculture, and food security, and has been involved with global environmental research networks.[6]
She has also contributed to scientific advisory boards and international research collaborations, including work with institutions such as the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry.[1]
Honors and awards
Scholes is a fellow of several prestigious scientific academies, including:
- The Royal Society of South Africa
- The South African Academy of Science
- The African Academy of Sciences
- The World Academy of Sciences[3]
She has also been elected as a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry.[3]
In 2018, she was elected a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences in recognition of her contributions to biosciences.[3]
Teaching and mentorship
Scholes has supervised and mentored more than 70 postgraduate students and has received awards for teaching, research, and academic citizenship at the University of the Witwatersrand.[7]
Personal life
She is married to systems ecologist Bob Scholes, and they have a son.[3]