Bradley A Miller

Dr. Bradley A Miller serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Agronomy within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University. He leads the Geospatial Laboratory for Soil Informatics, focusing on enhancing soil maps to support informed land use decisions in agriculture, environmental management, and water resource planning through spatial analysis of soil erosion potential, nutrient levels, and drainage characteristics.

His research expertise spans soil science, digital soil mapping, and nutrient management, with emphasis on how soil properties influence ecosystem health and sustainable land management. Dr. Miller's work develops spatial models for scaling optimal nutrient management from plot to field and watershed scales, directly addressing soil degradation risks while improving resilience through better water dynamics and nutrient supply.

Dr. Miller has received significant recognition for his contributions to soil science, including national awards and university honors for research excellence and service.

• Dean’s Citation for Extraordinary Contributions to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (2023)
• Dean’s Citation Team Award (2022)
• NSF CAREER Award (2021)
• Early Achievement in Research Award (2021)
• Dan Yaalon Young Scientist Medal (2018)
• Citation for Excellence in Manuscript Review (2015)

As an educator, Dr. Miller mentors graduate students including Fatemah Hakimi Shirayeh, Adam Subora, and Derrick Platero, while directing the Geospatial Laboratory for Soil Informatics. His laboratory serves as a collaborative hub for soil science research, developing practical tools for precision agriculture and natural resource conservation that bridge academic research with real-world land management applications.