Terry J. Gentry

Terry J. Gentry is a Professor in the Department of Soil & Aquatic Microbiology at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona (2003) and teaches courses in Soil and Water Microbiology (SCSC 405) and Environmental Microbiology (SCSC 637). His research focuses on molecular technologies for environmental contamination detection, microbial pathogen identification, and bioremediation of pollutants. He collaborates with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension programs.

Research interests include soil health under regenerative practices, microbial community dynamics in semi-arid ecosystems, and water quality post-disasters like Hurricane Harvey. His work integrates agricultural sustainability with microbial ecology, exploring cover crops, biochar applications, and nanotechnology for environmental solutions.

His recent articles highlight advancements in soil amendment effects, photocatalytic water remediation, and microbial responses to climate-sensitive agriculture. He advises multiple graduate students and has contributed to initiatives like the Texas Bacterial Source Tracking Program. His lab emphasizes translating microbial insights into practical agricultural and environmental management strategies.