Ekrem Ozlu

Ekrem Ozlu is an Assistant Professor and Soil Management Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University (NCSU), affiliated with the Vernon G. James Research and Extension Center and Tidewater Research Station in Plymouth, NC. His work bridges extension and research, focusing on climate-smart soil management strategies, regenerative agriculture, and addressing challenges like soil health, carbon sequestration, and saltwater intrusion in North Carolina's Coastal Plain region.

Education

• Ph.D. in Soil Science with minors in Statistics and Geography, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2020)
• M.S. in Plant Science, South Dakota State University (2016)
• B.S. in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Ataturk University, Turkey (2011)

Research & Extension Focus

• Developing sustainable tillage strategies for crops like corn, soybean, and wheat.
• Advancing soil health metrics and carbon sequestration practices.
• Mitigating saltwater intrusion impacts through adaptive management.
• Promoting regenerative agriculture for yield optimization and soil resilience.
• Leading soil management training programs for county agents and stakeholders.

Labs & Teams

• Directs the Soil Management Lab at NCSU.
• Collaborates with Dr. Joshua Heitman on soil compaction studies.
• Engages in the Climate Adaptation through Agriculture & Soil Management (CASM) initiative.