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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
PhD
Area of study
Environmental Studies | Science
Minor
Soil Science and Agronomy | Soil Chemistry and Physics | Soil Microbiology | Water Resource Management | Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
This program offers a comprehensive understanding of soil science, covering topics such as soil physics, chemistry, ecology, and management. Led by a team of experienced professors, the program provides a strong foundation for careers in soil conservation, environmental management, and agricultural research. Students will gain hands-on experience through research and field studies, preparing them for success in the field.
Program Outline
Teaching:
- Associate Professor Francisco Arriaga: Applied Soil Physics, Soil and Water Management and Conservation
- Professor Nicholas Balster: Soil Ecology, Plant Physiological Ecology, and Education
- Professor Phillip Barak: Soil Chemistry and Plant Nutrition
- Assistant Professor Zachary Freedman: Soil microbiology, ecology and sustainability
- Professor Alfred Hartemink: Pedology, Digital Soil Mapping
- Assistant Professor Jingyi Huang: Soil Physics, Proximal and Remote Sensing, Soil Monitoring and Management, Digital Soil Mapping
- Assistant Professor Inna Popova: Environmental soil chemistry
- Professor Matthew Ruark: Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management
- Professor Douglas Soldat: Turfgrass and Urban Soils
- Assistant Professor Thea Whitman: Soil Ecology, Microbiology, and Biogeochemistry
- Assistant Professor Xia Zhu-Barker: Soil Biogeochemistry, Land Management, and Environmental Sustainability
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