Amy Schmidt

Amy Schmidt is a Professor in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, with appointments spanning 40% Research, 30% Extension, and 30% in Animal Science. Her work focuses on sustainable engineering systems, particularly nutrient and pathogen fate in agricultural contexts, and water quality management.

She holds a Ph.D. in Biological Engineering (Mississippi State University, 2010), and M.S. and B.S. degrees in Agricultural Engineering from Iowa State University (1999 and 1997). She is a Licensed Professional Engineer in Mississippi and has contributed to numerous professional organizations, including the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.

Her research emphasizes manure management, nutrient transport, and mitigating environmental impacts of agricultural practices. Notable projects include studies on antimicrobial resistance in manure-amended soils, carbon sequestration through organic amendments, and optimizing irrigation and manure application techniques.

Schmidt has received awards such as the Nebraska Pork Producers Association Award for service and the Epsilon Sigma Phi Early Career Service Award. Her outreach efforts include developing educational tools like the Mississippi Irrigation Scheduling Tool and NebGuides on manure management.

Her lab (Schmidt Lab) investigates solutions for sustainable agricultural systems, including composting, runoff management, and soil health. Collaborative projects address barriers to manure use in cropping systems and explore innovative waste-to-resource strategies.