Ken Smith

Ken Smith is a Global Professor at Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University in Yangling, China, with over 30 years of experience directing forest restoration and soils-oriented research across diverse ecosystems in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, and West Africa. His work focuses on improving land management practices through field and laboratory research.

• Education: PhD in Forest Resources and Conservation, University of Florida
• Key Expertise: Critical Zone Science, Remediation, Reclamation & Restoration
• Teaching: Courses in Soil Science (ENVS 200/201) and Environmental Sustainability (ENVS 210)
• Leadership: Former academic department leader, assistant dean, and board member for organizations like the Valles Caldera National Preserve
• Certifications: Certified prescribed fire manager
• Collaborations: Partnered with federal/state/tribal/private landowners in eastern/western U.S.