Baoyue Zhou

Baoyue Zhou is a Post-doctoral Researcher at the School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences, Louisiana State University (LSU) within the College of Agriculture. Based in Baton Rouge, LA, their research focuses on biochar applications for environmental remediation, soil health improvement, and pollution control. Zhou’s work integrates chemical engineering principles with agricultural sustainability, emphasizing the conversion of waste materials into functional composites for heavy metal adsorption, cyanobacteria inhibition, and nutrient management.

Key research themes include: (1) Biochar synthesis from agricultural residues (e.g., sugarcane, crawfish waste), (2) Heavy metal and toxin removal from water/soils, (3) Long-term soil fertility dynamics under crop rotation systems, and (4) Development of advanced oxidation processes for industrial wastewater treatment. Recent studies highlight innovative uses of functionalized biochars for simultaneous pollutant removal and nutrient recovery.

Zhou has contributed to over 15 peer-reviewed articles since 2013, with a recent focus on 2024/2025 studies addressing cyanobacteria treatment in oil-impacted waters and soil carbon dynamics. Their research bridges fundamental chemistry with applied agricultural challenges, emphasizing circular economy principles through waste-to-resource conversion.

Professional affiliations include LSU’s AgCenter, a leader in agricultural and environmental research. No academic awards or student advising roles are explicitly documented in current records. Zhou’s work is conducted in collaboration with LSU’s research stations and facilities in Louisiana.