Andrew J Margenot

Andrew J Margenot is an Associate Professor in the Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with affiliations at the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment, Center for Digital Agriculture, and National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA). His research focuses on soil biogeochemistry, particularly phosphorus and carbon cycling, soil health, and agroecosystem management. He explores topics such as soil enzyme activity, nutrient loss mitigation, and the impacts of agricultural practices on environmental systems. Margenot leads exploration into organic matter recycling, legacy phosphorus dynamics, and the application of advanced analytical techniques like radioisotopic labeling and spatial modeling. His work bridges field experimentation with computational methods to address global challenges in sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.

Research Interests:

• Soil phosphorus and carbon biogeochemistry
• Soil health indicators and enzyme activity
• Agricultural nutrient management and loss mitigation
• Long-term agricultural experiment analysis (e.g., Morrow Plots)
• Impacts of land-use change on soil properties
• Integration of digital technologies in agricultural research

Recent Articles Trends: Margenot’s recent work emphasizes methodological advancements in soil analysis (e.g., enzyme assays), phosphorus cycling dynamics in diverse ecosystems, and agricultural sustainability. Key themes include evaluating fertilizer forms, optimizing nutrient use efficiency, and quantifying environmental impacts of farming practices.

Labs & Collaborations: He collaborates across institutions on projects involving soil biogeochemistry, computational modeling (via NCSA), and interdisciplinary sustainability initiatives. His research often involves field experiments, isotopic tracing, and multi-institutional datasets.