Fungai Mukome

Fungai Mukome, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at Jessup University’s School of Natural and Applied Sciences. His research focuses on sustainable agriculture and environmental chemistry, with a specialization in biochar applications, soil amendments, and environmental remediation. He has contributed to multiple journal publications, book chapters, and pioneered a national biochar database.

Dr. Mukome holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Portland State University and a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Zimbabwe. His work bridges environmental science and practical applications, emphasizing the role of chemistry in addressing ecological challenges and agricultural sustainability.

Research Interests:

• Soil Amendments (biochar, organic fertilizers, biosolids)
• Environmental Remediation Strategies
• Climate-Smart Agriculture
• Carbon Sequestration Mechanisms
• Soil-Biochar Interactions

Publications/Work Highlights: Dr. Mukome’s research has explored biochar’s impact on nitrogen cycles, greenhouse gas emissions, and herbicide sorption. His collaborative projects address environmental challenges in sub-Saharan Africa and the U.S., focusing on sustainable technologies for soil health and pollution control. He has developed testing protocols for organic fertilizers and pioneered spectroscopic methods for biochar characterization.

Advising & Grants: While specific student advisees are not listed, his work involves multidisciplinary collaborations. Funding sources likely relate to environmental and agricultural research, though grant details are not provided here.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Jessup’s environmental science research initiatives, though specific lab names are unspecified. Collaborations include global partners in biochar research and agricultural sustainability.