Michael Vepraskas

Michael Vepraskas is the William Neal Reynolds Professor at North Carolina State University, specializing in wetland soils and pedology. His research focuses on understanding chemical reactions in wetland soils, hydric soil assessments, and wetland restoration. He leads studies on Carolina Bay wetlands, agricultural conversion impacts, and long-term ecological recovery processes.

Vepraskas’s work emphasizes practical applications of soil science for wetland identification and environmental protection. His research integrates hydrology, vegetation dynamics, and heavy metal contamination studies in forested wetlands. Recent projects include evaluating saprolite’s role in wastewater treatment and developing climate-resilient wetland assessment methods.

His contributions to hydric soil technical standards and climate change impact assessments have shaped regulatory frameworks for wetland management. Vepraskas collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to advance environmental science and policy, ensuring scientific rigor in both field and laboratory investigations.