Paul Verburg

Paul Verburg is an Associate Professor in Soil Science at the University of Nevada, Reno, affiliated with the Natural Resources & Environmental Science Department. His research integrates field, laboratory, and modeling approaches to study soil dynamics in ecosystems ranging from boreal forests to Mojave deserts, focusing on impacts of climate change, acid rain, and land management.

• Education:
  • M.S. in Soil Science, Wageningen Agricultural University (1992)
  • Ph.D. in Soil Science, Wageningen Agricultural University (1998)

His work spans soil biogeochemistry, carbon dynamics, and contaminant fate, with recent studies addressing pharmaceutical residues in reclaimed water irrigation and the role of montane meadows in carbon sequestration. Collaborative projects include hydrological modeling and climate-vegetation-soil interactions.

Key trends in his research include:

• Quantifying soil carbon stability under restoration practices (2024)
• Assessing pharmaceutical contamination in soil-plant systems (2022)
• Modeling carbon and nitrogen fluxes in arid ecosystems (2014–2018)
• Studying post-fire nutrient dynamics in desert soils (2022)

Paul Verburg contributes to agricultural sustainability and environmental policy through extension outreach, including publications on water reuse and meadow restoration. His projects often integrate interdisciplinary teams. Contact: pverburg@unr.edu.