Changyoon Jeong

Changyoon Jeong is an Associate Professor at the Red River Research Station of the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center (LSU AgCenter). He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Nottingham, UK, and has extensive experience in environmental and agricultural research. His work focuses on soil health, water resource management, and climate-smart agricultural practices. He leads projects addressing greenhouse gas emissions, tailwater recovery systems, and harmful algal bloom mitigation. Jeong has secured significant grants from USDA-NIFA, NRCS, and other agencies, totaling over $3 million in funding for his research initiatives.

Education:

• Ph.D., 1998: Environmental Chemistry, University of Nottingham, UK
• M.S., 1991: Agricultural Chemistry, Korea University
• B.Sc., 1987: Agricultural Chemistry, Korea University

Research Interests:

Dr. Jeong specializes in evaluating tailwater recovery systems to enhance crop productivity while reducing groundwater dependence. He monitors watershed water quality using climate and land-use models and investigates greenhouse gas emissions linked to cover crops and management practices. His work also addresses harmful algal blooms and poultry carcass burial impacts on environmental health.

Grants & Funding:

• Climate-smart water management strategies in rice production ($649,957, USDA-NIFA)
• Demonstration of climate smart solutions for sugarcane and rice ($1,036,830, USDA-CIG)
• Recycled tailwater irrigation studies ($595,689, USDA-NRCS)

Labs & Affiliations: Red River Research Station, LSU AgCenter.