جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Mark Burnhamمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ecosystem Ecology
• Agricultural Ecosystems
• Nitrogen Cycling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mark Burnham is an Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Science at Emory Henry College, located in Emory, Virginia. His research focuses on ecosystem ecology, particularly the interactions between plants, soil, and human activities in forest and agricultural systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Biology from West Virginia University (2017), an M.S. in Agronomy from Penn State University (2011), and a B.S. in Biology from St. Lawrence University (2009). His teaching includes courses such as Introduction to Environmental Studies, General Biology, and Applied Ecology. His research investigates how plants influence carbon and nitrogen flows in ecosystems and explores sustainable agricultural practices to enhance ecosystem services. Key projects include studying nitrogen dynamics in bioenergy crops like sorghum and miscanthus, as well as long-term nitrogen cycling studies at the Fernow Experimental Forest in West Virginia. His work bridges basic ecological inquiry with applied solutions for mitigating environmental impacts of agriculture. Burnham’s recent publications emphasize nitrogen management in agroecosystems, rhizosphere processes, and the resilience of forests to disturbances like windstorms and snow damage. His research highlights the importance of understanding plant-soil interactions to address climate change and sustainable land use challenges. He currently advises no formal graduate students but contributes to undergraduate research through classroom and field-based learning. No scientific awards are listed, though his work demonstrates significant contributions to agroecology and ecosystem science.

• Agricultural systems
• Soil fertility
• Nitrogen losses
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Paul Ravensbergen is a researcher at Wageningen University & Research, affiliated with the Plant Production Systems department. His work focuses on agricultural systems, soil fertility, nitrogen management, and sustainable potato cultivation. He leads projects analyzing yield gaps, resource efficiency, and environmental impacts in Dutch potato farming. Key contributions include coupling field monitoring with crop growth models to improve yield predictions and resource use. His research emphasizes optimizing planting strategies, water management, and reducing nitrogen surpluses while maintaining productivity. He teaches courses on quantitative land use analysis and supervises MSc theses and research practices in Plant Production Systems.

Wenxuan Guoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Precision Agriculture
• Remote Sensing
• Crop Ecophysiology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Wenxuan Guo is Associate Professor of Crop Ecophysiology & Precision Agriculture at Texas Tech University with a joint appointment at Texas AgriLife Research. He earned his bachelor's degree in Crop Science from Agricultural University of Hebei, a master's in Plant, Soil, and Environmental Science from West Texas A&M University, and a doctorate in Agronomy from Texas Tech University. His research integrates: UAV-based remote sensing for crop phenotyping Precision irrigation and nutrient management Climate-resilient cropping systems Machine learning applications in agriculture His 15 most recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on cotton production systems, UAV sensor technologies, and predictive modeling, with significant contributions to water-efficient agriculture and climate adaptation strategies. Major recognitions include: Multiple Monsanto Breeding Excellence Awards (2014-2016) Pioneering recognition for UAV phenotyping programs He leads the Guo Precision Ag Lab and teaches graduate courses in Precision Agriculture, Agricultural Remote Sensing, and Plant Growth Modeling.

Lewis Peakeمشاهده پروفایل

مربی

• Soil Science
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Climate Change Mitigation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Lewis Peake is a Visiting Fellow and Associate Tutor in the School of Environmental Sciences and School of International Development at the University of East Anglia. His expertise spans pedology, soil carbon sequestration, sustainable agriculture, and environmental policy. He contributes to modules on soil processes, land evaluation, and agroecology, designing innovative field exercises like the 'Iron Age farming' simulation to teach soil survey techniques. His research focuses on soil governance, biochar applications, and climate change mitigation strategies. Affiliated with the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research and the British Society of Soil Science, he has collaborated on projects assessing storm surge impacts and soil management policies. Peake also serves as a pedology lecturer for the Biodiversity & Environmental Education Society. Teaching roles include over 30 Associate Tutor contracts at UEA, with primary responsibilities in ENV and DEV modules. His fieldwork innovations, such as the UEA campus-based Iron Age farming exercise, cater to diverse student backgrounds. Key projects include leading the 2013 North Norfolk coastal storm impact study and co-authoring policy frameworks for UK soil management. His work aligns with UN SDGs 2 (Zero Hunger), 13 (Climate Action), and 15 (Life on Land). No specific awards are listed, but his contributions emphasize practical education and policy-oriented research.

Andy VanLoockeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Agricultural Meteorology
• Water Use Efficiency
• Global Change
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andy VanLoocke is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agronomy at Iowa State University. His research focuses on agricultural meteorology, water use efficiency, and global change impacts on agroecosystems. He explores strategies to enhance nutrient management, precision agriculture, and sustainable bioenergy production while addressing water quality challenges in the US Corn Belt. His work integrates crop modeling, remote sensing, and interdisciplinary approaches to balance economic and environmental outcomes. Research interests include crop water dynamics, greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural soils, and the environmental and economic impacts of bioenergy crops like Miscanthus and sorghum. He investigates how diversified cropping systems and climate-smart practices can mitigate nutrient losses while improving farm profitability. Projects emphasize farmer decision-support systems and the co-benefits of policies such as the Renewable Fuel Standard. Key areas of exploration include soil carbon sequestration, nitrogen cycling in tile-drained landscapes, and the use of sap flow sensors to understand plant-water relationships. His work also addresses challenges in farmland diversification and the design of payment systems for ecosystem services in the Mississippi River Basin. Contact: andyvanl@iastate.edu | Website

Xin-Zhong Liangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Science
• Meteorology
• Hydrology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Xin-Zhong Liang is a Professor at the University of Maryland, specializing in climate science, meteorology, and environmental modeling. His work focuses on regional climate modeling, extreme weather events, hydrological processes, and agricultural sustainability. He leads research on improving climate prediction systems like the CWRF model, particularly in East Asia and the Tibetan Plateau. His studies address climate impacts on public health, water resources, and crop production, with applications in developing early warning systems and decision support tools for sustainable agriculture. Key research areas include: Regional climate modeling and downscaling techniques Extreme precipitation and drought dynamics Bioenergy crop cultivation and land-use impacts Climate-health linkages and disease prediction Hydrological modeling with SWAT and MODFLOW systems Parameterization improvements for weather and climate models Recent publications emphasize enhancing CWRF's ability to simulate monsoons, typhoons, and compound climate extremes. His work also explores the role of the Tibetan Plateau in global climate teleconnections and the mitigation potential of marginal lands for bioenergy crops. Collaborations span interdisciplinary teams addressing climate adaptation and sustainability challenges. Dr. Liang's research integrates advanced modeling with observational data to improve prediction accuracy and inform policy decisions, particularly in vulnerable regions like the Yangtze River Basin and Asia-Pacific cities.

Claudia Wagner-Riddleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Science
• Agricultural Meteorology
• Soil Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Claudia Wagner-Riddle is a Professor at the University of Guelph, specializing in environmental science with a focus on greenhouse gas emissions and soil health. Her affiliations include NSERC, OMAFRA, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. She holds a B.Sc. in Agronomic Engineering (University of São Paulo, 1982), M.Sc. in Agrometeorology (University of São Paulo, 1986), and a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences (University of Guelph, 1992). Her research addresses greenhouse gas mitigation in agriculture, soil ecosystem services, and crop rotation impacts on soil health. Notable projects include studying freeze-thaw-induced N2O emissions and the carbon footprint of dairy/beef farming. She leads the Soil Health Interpretive Centre, leveraging lysimeters and micrometeorological techniques for field-scale studies. Research Highlights: Freeze-thaw emissions, cover crops, crop rotation diversity, and winter warming effects. Awards: 2018 Fellow of the Canadian Society for Agricultural and Forest Meteorology. Grants: NSERC Discovery Grants, OMAFRA-University of Guelph agreements, and Grain Farmers of Ontario funding. Her lab emphasizes graduate student training through structured mentorship and weekly group meetings. Current work explores climate change impacts on agroecosystems and sustainable farming practices.

• Agroecology
• Cropping Systems Design
• Soil-Crop Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Mourad Latati is an agro-physiologist at the University of Skikda (Algeria), specializing in cropping systems design and agroecological modeling. His research focuses on nitrogen fixation in intercropping systems, water use efficiency, and the application of digital tools like the STICS model to enhance Mediterranean agriculture resilience. During his FIAS fellowship (2024-2025) at Montpellier’s AIDA and Eco&Sols units, he collaborates with INRAE/CIRAD researchers to advance intercropping models and promote crop diversification. Key projects include STICS-intercrop model development and assessing climate impacts on Mediterranean farming systems. Research interests span agroforestry, precision agriculture, and sustainable pest management. Notable contributions include modeling human health risks in intercropping systems and co-designing diversified cropping frameworks with farmers. Scientific achievements include over 30 peer-reviewed publications, STICS model calibration breakthroughs, and contributions to European Union-funded research programs. His work bridges academic innovation with practical agricultural solutions, emphasizing Mediterranean agroecosystem resilience.

Abigail Tomasekمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Soil and Water Quality
• Agricultural Sustainability
• Hydrology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Abigail Tomasek is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Science at Oregon State University (OSU), affiliated with the OSU Extension Service. Her research focuses on soil and water quality, agricultural sustainability, and climate resilience in farming systems. She specializes in understanding hydrological processes in agroecosystems, microbial community dynamics, and the impacts of land management practices on environmental systems. Her work bridges laboratory, field, and community-based approaches, with a particular emphasis on addressing challenges in arid regions like Peru and the Pacific Northwest. Notable projects include studying denitrification processes in agricultural systems, optimizing irrigation practices, and assessing drought mitigation strategies for farmers. Key contributions include developing extension publications on managing salt-affected soils and biosolid applications, and leading interdisciplinary studies on flood hazards in Arequipa, Peru. She collaborates closely with stakeholders to translate scientific findings into actionable solutions for water and soil management.

• Plant Ecophysiology
• Climate Change Impact on Forests
• Biogeochemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Manon Sabot is a Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry in Jena, Germany, within the Biogeochemical Signals (BSI) department. Her research focuses on plant ecophysiology, climate change impacts on ecosystems, and drought stress responses. Research Interests Sabot's work integrates plant physiology, ecological modeling, and biogeochemistry to study forest resilience, drought adaptation, and carbon-water exchange dynamics. She specializes in: Climate-vegetation interactions Hydraulic trait optimization Drought-induced mortality mechanisms Biophysical feedbacks in extreme events Functional trait variation under environmental stress Publications Trends Her recent articles highlight the role of plant hydraulics in ecosystem models, stomatal behavior under drought, and climate extremes' impacts on forests. Key themes include: Improving drought stress simulations in vegetation models Trade-offs between water loss and carbon gain Heterogeneity in tropical forest responses to climate Biophysical feedbacks during bushfires and droughts Long-term ecological observations of biocrusts and seeds Contact Office: A3.004, Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry, Hans-Knöll-Str. 10, Jena, Germany.

• Agricultural Policy
• Cover Crops
• Environmental Sustainability
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jonathan W Coppess is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, holding appointments in the Agricultural and Consumer Economics Department, the College of Law, and the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment. His research focuses on agricultural policy, environmental sustainability, and food systems, with a strong emphasis on cover crops, climate change mitigation, and legislative frameworks like the Farm Bill. Expertise in policy design, farm bill legislation, and agroecosystems Conducts interdisciplinary work bridging agricultural science, economics, and law Research interests include improving soil health through cover crops, analyzing the economic impacts of agricultural policies, and addressing food security challenges. His recent work explores the transition of American farm policy, the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act on conservation programs, and the socio-economic dimensions of food systems. Publications highlight topics such as carbon accounting in agriculture, yield variability, and crisis management in food supply chains. He actively contributes to policy debates through media engagements and expert commentary on issues like tariffs and infant formula shortages. His affiliations with multiple institutions reflect his role in bridging academic disciplines to address complex challenges in agriculture and environmental sustainability.

• Agroecosystems
• Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Cycling
• Hydrologic and Nutrient Cycling Modeling
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Armen R. Kemanian is a Professor in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Pennsylvania State University, specializing in Agroecosystem Modeling and Environmental Biophysics . His research integrates soil carbon/nitrogen cycling , plant ecophysiology , and decision support tools across farm-to-landscape scales. Ph.D. in Biological Systems Engineering, Washington State University (2003) B.S. in Agronomy, Universidad de la República, Uruguay (1997) Research interests focus on agroecosystem resilience , climate change adaptation , and sustainable biomass production , with recent work on Cycles-L model development and nuclear winter agricultural impacts . He teaches Plant Ecology (HORT445), Environmental Biophysics (AEPS597), and Agroecosystem Modeling (Agronomy 597B). Recent publications address: 3D landscape-scale hydrologic-agroecosystem coupling Cover crop interseeding tradeoffs in maize systems Climate catastrophe adaptation strategies Soil moisture thresholds for plant stress His work bridges fundamental ecological research with applied agricultural policy through: Integrated assessment models Multidisciplinary team collaborations Development of decision support frameworks

Reimund P. Rötterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Agricultural Systems Modeling
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Food Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Reimund P. Rötter is a full professor and Chair of Tropical Plant Production and Agricultural Systems Modelling (TROPAGS) at the University of Göttingen's Department of Crop Sciences. His research focuses on sustainable agriculture, food security under climate change, and agroecology, with over 25 years of experience in Africa, Asia, and Europe. He leads interdisciplinary projects analyzing crop resilience, agricultural systems modeling, and genetic diversity. Key roles: Former speaker of Sustainable International Agriculture (2017–2019), member of ResearchGate and academic networks. Research interests include crop modeling for risk management, tropical agroecosystems, and climate extremes' impact on plant production. His teaching includes courses like 'Impact of Climate Extremes on Global Plant Production Systems' and 'Tropical Agro-Ecosystem Functions.' Publications highlight advancements in crop modeling, climate adaptation strategies, and interdisciplinary sustainability analysis. His work bridges empirical research and computational tools to address global agricultural challenges.

Inoka Amarakoonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Soil Contamination Remediation
• Agricultural Sustainability
• Phosphorus Cycling in Agroecosystems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Inoka Amarakoon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Soil Science at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. She is affiliated with the Fort Garry Campus and teaches courses like SOIL 4130 (Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy) and SOIL 3600 (Soils and Landscapes in Our Environment). Her research focuses on nutrient and contaminant fate in agroecosystems, including phosphorus dynamics, veterinary antibiotics, and soil remediation for agricultural sustainability. Dr. Amarakoon holds a PhD and MSc in Soil Science from the University of Manitoba, alongside degrees from the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka. Her work addresses critical areas such as pipeline reclamation impacts on cropland, struvite fertilizer efficacy, and mitigating pesticide pollution. Research interests include: transport of contaminants in manured soils, oil/gas pipeline soil health recovery, and urban garden trace element contamination. She advises three graduate students and collaborates on projects evaluating soil amendments to reduce phosphorus runoff. Her lab focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to soil health, combining field studies with controlled experiments. Recent work highlights the long-term effects of pipeline reclamation on soil physical properties and the effectiveness of blended soil amendments in phosphorus management.

Paul Adam Westonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Chemical Ecology
• Metabolomics
• Metabolic Profiling
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Paul Adam Weston is a researcher at the Gulbali Research Institute, Charles Sturt University, Australia. He is actively engaged in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of chemical ecology, metabolomics, and agricultural science, with a focus on plant–microbe–herbivore interactions and sustainable weed management. His work contributes significantly to understanding rhizosphere biochemistry, allelopathy, and the ecological roles of secondary metabolites. PhD in Entomology, Michigan State University (1986) MS in Electrical Engineering/Systems Science, Michigan State University (1981) BS in Biology, Cornell University (1979) His research interests center on chemical ecology , metabolomics , and weed science , particularly in the context of sustainable agriculture. He investigates how plants use secondary metabolites for defense, how these compounds interact with soil microbiota, and how they influence herbivore behavior—especially in dung beetles and agricultural pests. His work bridges entomology, biochemistry, and systems modeling. Recent publications highlight trends in untargeted metabolomic analysis , chemometric modeling , and volatile-mediated insect behavior . His studies often involve advanced mass spectrometry, bioinformatics, and field-based ecological assessments. He frequently collaborates with Professor Leslie A. Weston and other experts in plant science and biocontrol. Paul Adam Weston has contributed to impactful research with economic and environmental implications, including projects on livestock photosensitisation and weed suppression through competitive cropping . He is a registered HDR supervisor and has co-led multidisciplinary research initiatives. His work supports sustainable agricultural practices and contributes to the development of bioherbicides and eco-friendly pest management strategies. He is involved in several key research teams and projects at the Gulbali Research Institute, particularly those focused on rhizosphere dynamics , metabolite profiling , and biocontrol agent deployment . His lab integrates field ecology with cutting-edge analytical chemistry and data science to address real-world agricultural challenges.