Nelly Sophie Raymond

Nelly Sophie Raymond is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management within the Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen. She maintains a significant external research appointment as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Queensland (May 2019-April 2029), having previously served as a Teaching and Research Assistant there (December 2018-April 2030).

Dr. Raymond specializes in soil and plant nutrition science with a deep focus on sustainable soil fertility management. Her research program centers on phosphorus cycling in soils, spanning five key areas: characterization of mineral and recycled fertilizers from waste streams; development of microbial inoculants to improve nutrient availability; understanding physicochemical reactions of fertilizers in soil-plant systems; examining interactions between soil organic matter, organic phosphorus and microorganisms; and investigating carbon-nitrogen-phosphorus relationships. Her work bridges soil chemistry, agricultural production, and climate considerations, with keywords including Bio waste, Agricultural production and climate, and Soil chemistry.

Her recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate an integrated approach to phosphorus management in agricultural systems, combining advanced techniques like synchrotron-based 3D X-ray computed tomography with modeling approaches such as APSIM. Raymond's research examines root architecture responses to nutrient placement across diverse soil types, particularly Vertisols, and investigates genotype-specific performance in drought-prone environments. Her work spans laboratory, greenhouse, and field studies with practical applications for sustainable nutrient management.

Raymond has established significant research output with 24 total publications including 15 journal articles, 4 articles in proceedings, 3 reviews, and a Ph.D. thesis. Her September 2022 media coverage titled 'New research a key to nutrient management' has received attention across multiple platforms including X (formerly Twitter), Bluesky, and Mendeley, indicating the practical relevance of her work to agricultural practitioners.