Daniel Gimenez

Daniel Gimenez is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences at Rutgers University, specializing in soil physical processes across multiple spatial scales. His work bridges environmental engineering and earth system science through empirical field investigations and advanced laboratory techniques.

Education:

• Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota

Dr. Gimenez's research focuses on quantifying water movement and chemical transport in natural and engineered soils, with particular emphasis on how land use types (golf courses, forests, agriculture) alter hydraulic properties including infiltration rates, saturated hydraulic conductivity, and water retention curves. His soil structure investigations utilize 3D imaging to correlate pore geometry with functional properties, while his global change research examines how elevated CO₂ and precipitation shifts affect soil carbon distribution and porosity.

He employs cutting-edge instrumentation including Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR), and X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) for field and laboratory measurements, with research sites extending to Norway. His methodological innovations include automated systems for continuous infiltration monitoring and soil water retention characterization.

Dr. Gimenez actively mentors graduate students in the Department of Environmental Sciences, guiding research on soil physical processes and their environmental implications through hands-on field and laboratory work.