Tiina Roose

Professor Tiina Roose is a leading academic in biological and environmental modeling at the University of Southampton. She holds a faculty position as Professor in the Bioengineering Group and is affiliated with interdisciplinary research groups including the Nature-Based Ocean Solutions and Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute. Her work integrates engineering principles with environmental and agricultural sciences to address challenges in soil science, plant-microbe interactions, and sustainable agriculture.

• Research focuses on rhizosphere dynamics, soil mechanics, and biofilm modeling.
• Active in collaborative projects with industry and international partners, funded by BBSRC, EPSRC, and EU Horizon programs.
• Develops advanced imaging techniques like synchrotron X-ray CT and microdialysis for in situ soil analysis.

Her research interests emphasize agricultural sustainability, environmental adaptation, and precision agriculture technologies. Recent work includes studies on Xylella fastidiosa plant pathogens, nutrient dynamics in soil, and digital twins for fertilizer management. She has led projects such as 'Rhizosphere by Design' and 'fertilAIser', contributing to innovative solutions for food security and soil health.

Key collaborations span biomaterials engineering, environmental microbiology, and computational modeling, with outputs published in journals like Plant and Soil, Soil Biology and Biochemistry, and New Phytologist.