Miaomiao Cheng

Miaomiao Cheng serves as an Adjunct Lecturer in Soil Science at Murdoch University, affiliated with the Centre for Sustainable Farming Systems. Her academic work focuses on enhancing agricultural sustainability through soil fertility management and crop nutrition optimization in global farming systems.

Education

• PhD in Soil Science, La Trobe University (2013-2018)

Her research examines nutrient-pollutant dynamics in soil-plant systems, with expertise in soil remediation techniques and environmental impact analysis. Current investigations address potassium quantification in Western Australian soils and nutrient management for diversified cropping patterns in Bangladesh, emphasizing climate-resilient agricultural practices.

Scientific Awards

• Nancy Millis Medal (La Trobe University, 2018)
• CG Stephens PhD Award (Soil Science Australia, 2019)

Dr. Cheng secured significant research funding including the Australian Center for International Agricultural Research/Krishi Gobeshona Foundation project on Bangladesh cropping systems and the GRDC-funded initiative optimizing N-P-K fertilizer efficiency in Western Australia. These grants support field studies on nutrient cycling and sustainable intensification across diverse agricultural ecosystems.

As a core member of Murdoch University's Centre for Sustainable Farming Systems, she collaborates with international researchers on transdisciplinary projects addressing soil health degradation and food security challenges through innovative agronomic solutions.