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Richard Heck is a Professor at the Ontario Agricultural College within the School of Environmental Sciences at the University of Guelph. He holds expertise in soil morphology quantification, leveraging advanced technologies like 3D soil modeling, high-resolution remote sensing, and X-ray computed tomography. His research spans scales from local catchments to sub-pedon levels, collaborating globally with researchers across multiple continents.
Education: B.S.A., M.Sc., and Ph.D. from the University of Saskatchewan.
Research Interests: Quantification of soil morphology using techniques such as thermal imaging, magnetic induction, and LiDAR. His work focuses on soil structure characterization, drainage conditions, and the application of imaging technologies like micro-CT. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating pedology, micromorphology, and computational methods.
Publications: Recent work includes advancements in digital soil mapping methodologies, magnetic susceptibility applications, and soil porosity analysis in diverse environments. His articles highlight innovations in sample size optimization, drainage classification, and agricultural soil management.
Awards: Honored as a Corresponding Member of the Pernambuco Academy of Agronomic Sciences and the Brazilian Academy of Agronomic Sciences, as well as receiving the Ontario Innovation Trust’s Certificate of Recognition for contributions to soil variability research.
Funding & Grants: Active grants include NSERC DG (2019–2024), NSERC Engage (2019–2020), and OMAFRA support. His lab hosts the Canadian Soil Thin Section Collection and collaborates internationally on projects.
Labs & Teams: His laboratory at Alexander Hall (Room 140) focuses on cutting-edge imaging and soil analysis, advancing techniques like µCT and spectral imaging to address global soil challenges.
