Michael McLaughlin

Prof Michael McLaughlin is a Research Professor at the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, University of Adelaide, and an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at Teagasc, Ireland. He leads the Fertilizer Technology Research Centre, established in 2007 with support from The Mosaic Company and Australian funding bodies. His research focuses on soil and environmental chemistry, ecotoxicology, fertilizer technology, and crop nutrition, with an emphasis on developing sustainable fertilizers and remediating soil contamination.

Research Interests:

• Soil chemistry and contaminant behavior
• Fertilizer formulation and efficiency
• PFAS remediation and environmental engineering
• Crop nutrition and agronomic practices

Grants & Funding: Supported by The Mosaic Company, Australian Research Council, and rural research corporations. Projects include novel fertilizer designs, soil remediation technologies, and nutrient management strategies.

Labs/Teams: Director of the Fertilizer Technology Research Centre, collaborating with industry and international partners like Teagasc. Current initiatives focus on slow-release fertilizers, PFAS immobilization, and sustainable agricultural practices.