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Maria Elena Fernandez Boy is a Professor at the University of Seville, affiliated with the Higher Technical School of Agricultural Engineering within the Faculty of Chemistry. She works in the Department of Crystallography, Mineralogy and Agricultural Chemistry, specializing in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry. Her research focuses on soil remediation, particularly for contaminated soils, with emphasis on biochar applications, trace element dynamics, and sustainable agricultural practices.
Her research interests encompass soil remediation techniques, biochar applications for contaminated soils, soil organic matter dynamics, trace element pollution management, water management in agricultural systems, nitrate leaching processes, and conservation agriculture practices. She has conducted extensive research on the Guadiamar region, particularly studying soils affected by the Aznalcóllar mine spill.
Professor Fernandez Boy's publication record shows a consistent research trajectory since the 1990s, with recent work focusing on biochar applications for soil remediation, drought resistance in Mediterranean crops, and the use of biomass crops for phytoremediation of contaminated soils. Her research demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach combining soil chemistry, environmental science, and agricultural engineering to address soil contamination challenges while maintaining agricultural productivity.
She has directed doctoral research, including a 2015 thesis on pesticide dynamics in oranges, and has secured multiple research grants focusing on soil remediation and sustainable agricultural practices. Her work has practical applications for improving soil quality in contaminated areas while maintaining agricultural productivity and addressing water scarcity issues in Mediterranean agricultural systems.
