Work with thought leaders and academic experts in soil science

Companies can greatly benefit from collaborating with academic researchers in the field of Soil Science. These experts can provide valuable insights and solutions to enhance sustainability efforts, optimize agricultural practices, and improve soil health. By working with Soil Science researchers, companies can develop innovative strategies to address environmental challenges, increase crop productivity, and reduce the use of chemical inputs. Additionally, Soil Science experts can help companies navigate regulatory requirements related to soil management and provide guidance on best practices for soil conservation. Overall, partnering with Soil Science researchers can drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to long-term environmental sustainability.

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in soil science include Francisco JRC Coelho, Adedayo Oyedele Ph.D., Odion Ikhimiukor, Dileepa Jayawardena, Naveen Adusumilli, Lucas de Castro Moreira da Silva, GULSUN AKDEMIR EVRENDILEK, Miguel Ramirez, Yujin Wen, Tshering Lama-Sherpa, Peter Reich, Dr. Ashvini Chauhan, and Mohammad Vahab.

Francisco JRC Coelho

Aveiro
Researcher/ Microbiome/ Bussiness enthusiast
Most Relevant Research Interests
Soil Science
Other Research Interests (20)
Molecular biology
Microbial Ecology
Environmental Microbiology
Microbiome
Ecology
And 15 more
About
I am a generalist with a strong background in research and a passion for exploring new ideas and contributing to business development. My journey as a researcher began in 2009 at the University of Aveiro. Over the years, I progressed from a PhD student to a postdoctoral researcher and ultimately became a researcher, funding my positions through competitive calls. My technical background spans across several areas and with different degrees of expertise. These include microbiology, microbiome analysis, molecular biology, bioinformatic and biostatistics. I have authored and co-authored over 35 articles, some of which have been published in high profile scientific journals (https://www.cienciavitae.pt/portal/2119-2C29-3E33). I have co-founded two startups and was involved in all the process, including IP protection, prototype development, and engaging potential customers. I possess a comprehensive understanding of day-to-day business operations, including marketing, sales, and finance. I am driven by curiosity to learn and thrive in dynamic environments that foster innovation and growth.
Most Relevant Publications (3+)

37 total publications

Effects of Monospecific Banks of Salt Marsh Vegetation on Sediment Bacterial Communities

Microbial Ecology / May 22, 2010

Oliveira, V., Santos, A. L., Coelho, F., Gomes, N. C. M., Silva, H., Almeida, A., & Cunha, Â. (2010). Effects of Monospecific Banks of Salt Marsh Vegetation on Sediment Bacterial Communities. Microbial Ecology, 60(1), 167–179. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-010-9678-6

A Study of Sponge Symbionts from Different Light Habitats

Microbial Ecology / Aug 19, 2023

Cleary, D. F. R., de Voogd, N. J., Stuij, T. M., Swierts, T., Oliveira, V., Polónia, A. R. M., Louvado, A., Gomes, N. C. M., & Coelho, F. J. R. C. (2023). A Study of Sponge Symbionts from Different Light Habitats. Microbial Ecology, 86(4), 2819–2837. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-023-02267-x

Sponge Prokaryote Communities in Taiwanese Coral Reef and Shallow Hydrothermal Vent Ecosystems

Microbial Ecology / Jul 11, 2017

Coelho, F. J. R. C., Cleary, D. F. R., Gomes, N. C. M., Pólonia, A. R. M., Huang, Y. M., Liu, L.-L., & de Voogd, N. J. (2017). Sponge Prokaryote Communities in Taiwanese Coral Reef and Shallow Hydrothermal Vent Ecosystems. Microbial Ecology, 75(1), 239–254. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-017-1023-x

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Adedayo Oyedele Ph.D.

Research Scientist (Soil Microbiology) with vast experience in carrying out demand driven researches.
Most Relevant Research Interests
Soil Science
Other Research Interests (11)
Environmental Microbiology
Beneficial microbes
Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR)
Biofertilisers
Food Science
And 6 more
About
Environmental scientist (Soil microbiologist) with vast experience in carrying out farmer demand driven researches, for improved agricultural production, food security and agricultural sustainability while ensuring environmental sustainability. Vast experience in the development of technologies to solve agricultural and soil challenges using microbial technology. Executed various applied researches in sub-saharan Africa by  attracting national and  international grants.
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

31 total publications

Plant growth promoting potential of Pontibacter niistensis in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.)

Applied Soil Ecology / Sep 01, 2011

Dastager, S. G., Deepa, C. K., & Pandey, A. (2011). Plant growth promoting potential of Pontibacter niistensis in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.). Applied Soil Ecology, 49, 250–255. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2011.04.016

Physical, Chemical and Biological Properties of an Accelerated Cassava Based Compost Prepared Using Different Ratios of Cassava Peels and Poultry Manure

Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis / Jun 20, 2018

Ojo, A. O., Taiwo, L. B., Adediran, J. A., Oyedele, A. O., Fademi, IbukunO., & Uthman, A. C. O. (2018). Physical, Chemical and Biological Properties of an Accelerated Cassava Based Compost Prepared Using Different Ratios of Cassava Peels and Poultry Manure. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 49(14), 1774–1786. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2018.1474914

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Odion Ikhimiukor

Postdoctoral Research Scientist at University at Albany, State University of New York
Most Relevant Research Interests
Soil Science
Other Research Interests (23)
Pathogen Genomics
Bioinformatics
Molecular Biology
Epidemiology
Environmental Microbiology
And 18 more
About
A postdoctoral research scientist with over 9 years experience in bacterial genomics, microbiology, bioinformatics and antimicrobial resistance research. I’m seeking a Research Scientist or Epidemiologist role at public health genomics laboratories and I am the perfect fit for these roles because I have the following skills: molecular biology, research & development, strategic planning, project management, documentation, outbreak investigation, and cross-functional collaboration skills. I have leveraged my skills to work in a collaborative team-oriented environment to accomplish project goals related to examining the evolution of antimicrobial resistance as evidenced by over 7 national and international collaborations including the New York State Department of Health. I am also a proactive problem-solver adopting innovative and scientific thinking strategies in molecular biology to fulfill project objectives resulting in scientific discoveries including uncovering 1 novel hotspot for the dissemination of resistance in bacteria. I have gained mentorship expertise in promoting data reproducibility, and innovative research methodology in antimicrobial resistance research as evidenced by mentoring 10 professionals on evolutionary genomics, epidemiological statistics, and antimicrobial stewardship. I have also worked collaboratively with a team to apply pathogen genomics, bioinformatics, and leadership skills as demonstrated by working with over 10 highly collaborative teams including the Africa CDC. In addition, I have the following qualifications: Cross-functional collaborator and experience elucidating methods and frequencies of horizontal gene transfer and antimicrobial resistance spread in bacterial species, as demonstrated by 26 peer-reviewed publications including 1 in Nature Microbiology. Experience in leading and managing project details and tasks as evidenced by over 20 projects in pathogen genomics, epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance surveillance, and global health. Astute communication skills in bacterial epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance research resulting in 20 presentations and 6 travel awards to deliver such presentations, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. I want to serve an organization that prizes community, collaboration and humility among its employees. I’m excited to be on a team built around impact, innovation and a strong, positive reputation. I know I will thrive at a company where responsibility is valued, as well as self-improvement and time-management. I want to be a part of an organization that infuses growth into their brand, culture and market and who I can help make a difference in the world.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

27 total publications

Response of Bacteria Isolated from Spent Engine Oil Contaminated Soil to Hydrocarbons, Metals and Antibiotics

Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal / Dec 19, 2022

Onovaye, A. M., Ikhimiukor, O. O., & Adelowo, O. O. (2022). Response of Bacteria Isolated from Spent Engine Oil Contaminated Soil to Hydrocarbons, Metals and Antibiotics. Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal, 32(8), 954–969. https://doi.org/10.1080/15320383.2022.2157794

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Dileepa Jayawardena

Research Associate, Michigan State University
Most Relevant Research Interests
Soil Science
Other Research Interests (14)
Nitrogen
Plant Physiology
Abiotic Stress
Bioenergy
Agronomy
And 9 more
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Currently, I am working as a Research Associate in Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center at Michigan State University. Before I joined Michigan State University, I worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Cropping Systems Agronomy program at the University of Idaho. I got both my MS and PhD in Biology (Ecology-Track) from the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Toledo in December 2015 and May 2020. I have experience in conducting laboratory, controlled environment, and field research; experimental design; data management and analysis; interpretation and summation of data; and manuscript writing. I have expertise on plant physiology, plant nutrition, plant biochemistry, eco-physiology, abiotic stress, statistics, bioenergy, and agronomy. I have the ability to work independently or in a collaborative environment. I keep abreast of new science and technological developments. I have experiences in publishing research papers in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and to date, I have published thirteen peer-reviewed papers. I received the outstanding graduate student research paper award twice in 2017 and 2019, and in addition, I have presented in both regional and international conferences and rewarded several times. I am a passionate and committed scientist with demonstrated experimental and analytical skills in scientific research. I am hard working and open minded to explore the boundaries of scientific fields.
Most Relevant Publications (3+)

14 total publications

Wheat yield and protein estimation with handheld‐ and UAV‐based reflectance measurements

Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment / Jan 01, 2022

Walsh, O. S., Marshall, J., Jackson, C., Nambi, E., Shafian, S., Jayawardena, D. M., Lamichhane, R., Owusu Ansah, E., & McClintick‐Chess, J. R. (2022). Wheat yield and protein estimation with handheld‐ and UAV‐based reflectance measurements. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment, 5(4). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20309

UAV‐based NDVI estimation of sugarbeet yield and quality under varied nitrogen and water rates

Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment / Feb 16, 2023

Walsh, O. S., Nambi, E., Shafian, S., Jayawardena, D. M., Ansah, E. O., Lamichhane, R., & McClintick‐Chess, J. R. (2023). UAV‐based NDVI estimation of sugarbeet yield and quality under varied nitrogen and water rates. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment, 6(1). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20337

Grain yield, quality, and spectral characteristics of wheat grown under varied nitrogen and irrigation

Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment / Jan 01, 2020

Walsh, O. S., Torrion, J. A., Liang, X., Shafian, S., Yang, R., Belmont, K. M., & McClintick‐Chess, J. R. (2020). Grain yield, quality, and spectral characteristics of wheat grown under varied nitrogen and irrigation. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment, 3(1). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20104

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Naveen Adusumilli

Warner Bruner Endowed Professor, Associate Professor- Extension Economist -Louisiana State University
Most Relevant Research Interests
Soil Science
Other Research Interests (29)
Soil and Water Policy
Production Economics
Agronomy and Crop Science
Earth-Surface Processes
Water Science and Technology
And 24 more
About
Naveen Adusumilli is an accomplished agricultural economist with a strong background in conservation policy-related research and extension work. He completed his PhD in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University in 2012, focusing on the economics of water resource management in agriculture. During his doctoral studies, he conducted extensive research on the impacts of climate change on agricultural production and the role of water markets in mitigating these impacts. After completing his PhD, Naveen joined Louisiana State University as an Extension Economist. In this role, he worked closely with farmers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to provide economic analysis and recommendations for improving agricultural productivity and sustainability. He also conducted outreach programs to educate farmers about the latest research findings and best practices in the field of agricultural economics. Naveen's research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, and he has presented at more than 100 farmer group meetings and national and international conferences. He has also received several awards and grants for his research contributions, including the Emerging Scholars Award in 2017 from the Southern Agricultural Economics Association and, in 2021, the Chair Leadership Award for his contributions to Soil and Water Conservation Society. from the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association. In addition to his work in academia, Naveen has also collaborated with various government agencies and international organizations on projects related to agricultural development and resource management. His expertise in agricultural economics has been sought after by organizations such as the Foundation for Agricultural Research, the National Institute for Water Resources, Foreign Agricultural Services, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and the World Bank. Naveen is a dedicated and passionate economist who is committed to finding solutions for the complex challenges facing the agricultural industry. Through his research and extension work, he continues to make valuable contributions to the field of agricultural economics and drive positive change in the world of farming.
Most Relevant Publications (5+)

35 total publications

Economic evaluation of using surge valves in furrow irrigation of row crops in Louisiana: A net present value approach

Agricultural Water Management / Aug 01, 2016

Adusumilli, N., Davis, S., & Fromme, D. (2016). Economic evaluation of using surge valves in furrow irrigation of row crops in Louisiana: A net present value approach. Agricultural Water Management, 174, 61–65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2016.04.024

Analysis of soil management and water conservation practices adoption among crop and pasture farmers in humid-south of the United States

International Soil and Water Conservation Research / Jun 01, 2018

Adusumilli, N., & Wang, H. (2018). Analysis of soil management and water conservation practices adoption among crop and pasture farmers in humid-south of the United States. International Soil and Water Conservation Research, 6(2), 79–86. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iswcr.2017.12.005

Irrigation water demand and elasticities: a case study of the High Plains aquifer

Irrigation Science / Jul 09, 2022

Pathak, S., Adusumilli, N. C., Wang, H., & Almas, L. K. (2022). Irrigation water demand and elasticities: a case study of the High Plains aquifer. Irrigation Science, 40(6), 941–954. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00271-022-00804-z

Principles and policies for soil and water conservation

Journal of Soil and Water Conservation / Jan 01, 2018

Manale, A., Sharpley, A., DeLong, C., Speidel, D., Gantzer, C., Peterson, J., Martin, R., Lindahl, C., & Adusumilli, N. (2018). Principles and policies for soil and water conservation. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 73(4), 96A-99A. https://doi.org/10.2489/jswc.73.4.96a

Rye cover crop retains nitrogen and doesn’t reduce corn yields

Soil and Tillage Research / Aug 01, 2018

Snapp, S., & Surapur, S. (2018). Rye cover crop retains nitrogen and doesn’t reduce corn yields. Soil and Tillage Research, 180, 107–115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2018.02.018

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Lucas de Castro Moreira da Silva

PhD - Soil, Water, and Data Science
Most Relevant Research Interests
Soil Science
Other Research Interests (22)
Soil Hydrology
Soil Physics
Soil and Water Conservation
Waste Management and Disposal
Environmental Chemistry
And 17 more
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For publications, please refer to: researchid.co/lucascmsilva researchgate.net/profile/Lucas-Da-Silva-26 lattes.cnpq.br/5433371625273087 I am an agronomist with a Master's in Soil Science and a PhD in Agricultural Engineering. Over the past years I have dedicated my research to soil hydrology, soil physics, soil and water conservation, conservation agriculture, sustainable land management, and predictive modeling.
Most Relevant Publications (8+)

20 total publications

Soil management and diverse crop rotation can mitigate early-stage no-till compaction and improve least limiting water range in a Ferralsol

Agricultural Water Management / Jan 01, 2021

de Moura, M. S., Silva, B. M., Mota, P. K., Borghi, E., Resende, A. V. de, Acuña-Guzman, S. F., Araújo, G. S. S., da Silva, L. de C. M., de Oliveira, G. C., & Curi, N. (2021). Soil management and diverse crop rotation can mitigate early-stage no-till compaction and improve least limiting water range in a Ferralsol. Agricultural Water Management, 243, 106523. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2020.106523

Ecological intensification of cropping systems enhances soil functions, mitigates soil erosion, and promotes crop resilience to dry spells in the Brazilian Cerrado

International Soil and Water Conservation Research / Dec 01, 2021

Silva, L. de C. M. da, Avanzi, J. C., Peixoto, D. S., Merlo, M. N., Borghi, E., Resende, Á. V. de, Acuña-Guzman, S. F., & Silva, B. M. (2021). Ecological intensification of cropping systems enhances soil functions, mitigates soil erosion, and promotes crop resilience to dry spells in the Brazilian Cerrado. International Soil and Water Conservation Research, 9(4), 591–604. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iswcr.2021.06.006

Water retention and availability in Brazilian Cerrado (neotropical savanna) soils under agricultural use: Pedotransfer functions and decision trees

Soil and Tillage Research / Oct 01, 2022

Amorim, R. S. S., Albuquerque, J. A., Couto, E. G., Kunz, M., Rodrigues, M. F., Silva, L. de C. M. da, & Reichert, J. M. (2022). Water retention and availability in Brazilian Cerrado (neotropical savanna) soils under agricultural use: Pedotransfer functions and decision trees. Soil and Tillage Research, 224, 105485. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2022.105485

Research on acidification and changes in mineral element concentrations in ferralsols from long-term tea plantations in Guizhou Province, China

Soil Research / Oct 13, 2023

Lin, S., Liu, X., Yan, Q., Wei, F., & Wang, D. (2023). Research on acidification and changes in mineral element concentrations in ferralsols from long-term tea plantations in Guizhou Province, China. Soil Research, 62(1). https://doi.org/10.1071/sr23086

Pedotransfer functions and machine learning: Advancements and challenges in tropical soils

Geoderma Regional / Dec 01, 2023

de Castro Moreira da Silva, L., Amorim, R. S. S., Fernandes Filho, E. I., Bocuti, E. D., & da Silva, D. D. (2023). Pedotransfer functions and machine learning: Advancements and challenges in tropical soils. Geoderma Regional, 35, e00720. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geodrs.2023.e00720

Assessment of soil water content variability using electrical resistivity imaging in an Oxisol under conservation cropping systems

Geoderma Regional / Jun 01, 2023

Silva, L. de C. M. da, Peixoto, D. S., Azevedo, R. P., Avanzi, J. C., Dias Junior, M. de S., Vanella, D., Consoli, S., Acuña-Guzman, S. F., Borghi, E., Resende, Á. V. de, & Silva, B. M. (2023). Assessment of soil water content variability using electrical resistivity imaging in an Oxisol under conservation cropping systems. Geoderma Regional, 33, e00624. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geodrs.2023.e00624

Machine learning as a useful tool for diagnosis of soil compaction under continuous no-tillage in Brazil

Soil Research / Sep 05, 2022

Peixoto, D. S., Silva, S. H. G., Moreira, S. G., Silva, A. A. P. da, Chiarini, T. P. A., Silva, L. de C. M. da, Curi, N., & Silva, B. M. (2022). Machine learning as a useful tool for diagnosis of soil compaction under continuous no-tillage in Brazil. Soil Research, 61(2), 145–158. https://doi.org/10.1071/sr22048

Mineralogy and pore size distribution of clayey Oxisols with granular structure and the effect of management systems

Soil and Tillage Research / Sep 01, 2022

Silva, L. de C. M. da, Peixoto, D. S., Gomes, J. B. V., Avanzi, J. C., Amorim, R. S. S., Borghi, E., Resende, Á. V. de, Silva, B. M., Mancini, M., & Curi, N. (2022). Mineralogy and pore size distribution of clayey Oxisols with granular structure and the effect of management systems. Soil and Tillage Research, 223, 105479. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2022.105479

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GULSUN AKDEMIR EVRENDILEK

An experiences food scientist, industry consultant with process and produxt development, food safety quality assurance and complince with fod regulations
Most Relevant Research Interests
Soil Science
Other Research Interests (40)
innovative process technologies
seed treatment
food waste valorization
sensor technologies
Food Science
And 35 more
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1. Founding, owning, and managing a research center, enabling collaboration with industries, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) worldwide, working alongside scientists from diverse disciplines. 2. Successfully completing over 80 research and development projects in the food industry, from conceptualization to dissemination of results, as both a principal and co-investigator scientist. 3. Leading product development initiatives from concept to commercialization, involving expertise in formulation, sensory evaluation, shelf-life analysis, and quality assurance. 4. Effectively leading multi-level teams of food scientists, engineers, marketing professionals, and quality control experts, providing mentorship to junior scientists. 5. Leveraging analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle intricate challenges in product development and production consistently. 6. Possessing extensive knowledge and understanding of food safety regulations and standards, as well as international regulatory requirements. 7. Hands-on experience with safety regulations in food and environmental testing laboratories. 8. Proficiency in interpersonal communication, both written and verbal, gained through working in diverse fields locally and internationally, in both industry and academia. 9. Demonstrated excellence in delivering engaging presentations across all levels of the corporate hierarchy.
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92 total publications

Application of Pulsed Electric Fields to Skim Milk inoculated with Staphylococcus aureus

Biosystems Engineering / Feb 01, 2004

Evrendilek, G. A., Zhang, Q. H., & Richter, E. R. (2004). Application of Pulsed Electric Fields to Skim Milk inoculated with Staphylococcus aureus. Biosystems Engineering, 87(2), 137–144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2003.11.005

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Miguel Ramirez

Ward S. Curran Distinguished Professor of Economics, Trinity College
Most Relevant Research Interests
Soil Science
Other Research Interests (45)
Foreign Direct Investment
Latin American Economics
Public investment
Marxian economics.
Development
And 40 more
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Professor Ramirez is a native of Chile and a naturalized U.S. citizen since 1990. He received his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1984 and has been at Trinity College since 1985. He has held visiting positions at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana (Summer 1991 and 1992), Haverford College (Spring 1992), Vanderbilt University (Spring 1999), and Yale University (Spring 2006). His teaching interests are primarily in the areas of Latin American economic development and international finance and open economy macroeconomics. At the College he usually offers Latin American economic development and Structural Reform in Latin America during the fall term, while international finance and open economy macroeconomics is taught during the spring term. He also teaches a course in Time-Series Analysis every other spring term, with particular emphasis on unit root and cointegration analysis, error correction modeling, and forecasting. Insofar as his research is concerned, it is primarily dedicated to analyzing the challenges and opportunities that Latin American nations face as they attempt to stabilize and reform their economies in an increasingly globalized world. In particular, his work has reviewed and analyzed the impact of IMF-sponsored adjustment and stabilization measures in Argentina, Chile, and Mexico, as well as the mixed success of structural reform programs such as privatization of state-owned firms, deregulation of economic activity, and liberalization of trade and finance. His research has also focused on the economic and institutional determinants of foreign direct investment in Argentina, Chile, and Mexico, as well as the impact of these flows on private capital formation and labor productivity growth in Latin America. Another important focus of his work in recent years has been the growing role of remittance flows in financing private investment spending and boosting economic growth in countries such as Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Jamaica, and Mexico. Finally, he has published work in the history of economic thought relating to Marx's important analysis of wages and cyclical crises, his theory of absolute and differential ground rent, his analysis of the falling rate of profit, Marx's controversial writings on the so-called Asiatic mode of production, and his conception of capital as a social process.
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90 total publications

Do Remittances Promote Labor Productivity in Mexico? A DOLS and FMOLS Analysis, 1970-2017

Bulletin of Applied Economics / Feb 16, 2023

Ramirez, M. D. (2023). Do Remittances Promote Labor Productivity in Mexico? A DOLS and FMOLS Analysis, 1970-2017. Bulletin of Applied Economics, 115–131. https://doi.org/10.47260/bae/1016

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Peter Reich

Director of the Institute for Global Change Biology (IGCB)
Most Relevant Research Interests
Soil Science
Other Research Interests (32)
Ecology
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Environmental Chemistry
Global and Planetary Change
Plant Science
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Dr. Peter Reich, a renowned expert in forest ecology and climate change science, is the Director of the Institute for Global Change Biology (IGCB) at the University of Michigan. Reich, who has conducted global change research on plants, soils, and ecosystems across a range of scales, will maintain a joint affiliation at the University of Minnesota, where he is a Regents Professor. Previously, Reich was the Chief Scientist at the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment at Western Sydney University in Australia from 2011 to 2021. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a fellow of the Ecological Society of America, and a BBVA Prize Laureate (BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Ecology and Conservation Biology). He also helped launch the science education channel, MinuteEarth, which has more than 400 million views on YouTube and other platforms. According to Research.com, Reich is the #1 scientist in the world in the field of ecology and evolution.
Most Relevant Publications (17+)

509 total publications

Effect of Simulated Climate Warming on the Ectomycorrhizal Fungal Community of Boreal and Temperate Host Species Growing Near Their Shared Ecotonal Range Limits

Microbial Ecology / Jul 25, 2017

Mucha, J., Peay, K. G., Smith, D. P., Reich, P. B., Stefański, A., & Hobbie, S. E. (2017). Effect of Simulated Climate Warming on the Ectomycorrhizal Fungal Community of Boreal and Temperate Host Species Growing Near Their Shared Ecotonal Range Limits. Microbial Ecology, 75(2), 348–363. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-017-1044-5

Metagenomic reconstruction of nitrogen cycling pathways in a CO2-enriched grassland ecosystem

Soil Biology and Biochemistry / Mar 01, 2017

Tu, Q., He, Z., Wu, L., Xue, K., Xie, G., Chain, P., Reich, P. B., Hobbie, S. E., & Zhou, J. (2017). Metagenomic reconstruction of nitrogen cycling pathways in a CO2-enriched grassland ecosystem. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 106, 99–108. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2016.12.017

Light, earthworms, and soil resources as predictors of diversity of 10 soil invertebrate groups across monocultures of 14 tree species

Soil Biology and Biochemistry / Jan 01, 2016

Mueller, K. E., Eisenhauer, N., Reich, P. B., Hobbie, S. E., Chadwick, O. A., Chorover, J., Dobies, T., Hale, C. M., Jagodziński, A. M., Kałucka, I., Kasprowicz, M., Kieliszewska-Rokicka, B., Modrzyński, J., Rożen, A., Skorupski, M., Sobczyk, Ł., Stasińska, M., Trocha, L. K., Weiner, J., … Oleksyn, J. (2016). Light, earthworms, and soil resources as predictors of diversity of 10 soil invertebrate groups across monocultures of 14 tree species. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 92, 184–198. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2015.10.010

The Diversity and Co-occurrence Patterns of N2-Fixing Communities in a CO2-Enriched Grassland Ecosystem

Microbial Ecology / Aug 18, 2015

Tu, Q., Zhou, X., He, Z., Xue, K., Wu, L., Reich, P., Hobbie, S., & Zhou, J. (2015). The Diversity and Co-occurrence Patterns of N2-Fixing Communities in a CO2-Enriched Grassland Ecosystem. Microbial Ecology, 71(3), 604–615. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-015-0659-7

Nematode functional guilds, not trophic groups, reflect shifts in soil food webs and processes in response to interacting global change factors

Pedobiologia / Jan 01, 2015

Cesarz, S., Reich, P. B., Scheu, S., Ruess, L., Schaefer, M., & Eisenhauer, N. (2015). Nematode functional guilds, not trophic groups, reflect shifts in soil food webs and processes in response to interacting global change factors. Pedobiologia, 58(1), 23–32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedobi.2015.01.001

Improving ecosystem productivity modeling through spatially explicit estimation of optimal light use efficiency

Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences / Sep 01, 2014

Madani, N., Kimball, J. S., Affleck, D. L. R., Kattge, J., Graham, J., van Bodegom, P. M., Reich, P. B., & Running, S. W. (2014). Improving ecosystem productivity modeling through spatially explicit estimation of optimal light use efficiency. Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences, 119(9), 1755–1769. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/2014jg002709

Some plants like it warmer: Increased growth of three selected invasive plant species in soils with a history of experimental warming

Pedobiologia / Jan 01, 2014

Thakur, M. P., Reich, P. B., Eddy, W. C., Stefanski, A., Rich, R., Hobbie, S. E., & Eisenhauer, N. (2014). Some plants like it warmer: Increased growth of three selected invasive plant species in soils with a history of experimental warming. Pedobiologia, 57(1), 57–60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedobi.2013.12.002

Incorporating temperature-sensitiveQ10and foliar respiration acclimation algorithms modifies modeled ecosystem responses to global change

Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences / Feb 06, 2013

Wythers, K. R., Reich, P. B., & Bradford, J. B. (2013). Incorporating temperature-sensitiveQ10and foliar respiration acclimation algorithms modifies modeled ecosystem responses to global change. Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences, 118(1), 77–90. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1029/2011jg001897

Positive feedbacks between decomposition and soil nitrogen availability along fertility gradients

Plant and Soil / Oct 05, 2012

Norris, M. D., Avis, P. G., Reich, P. B., & Hobbie, S. E. (2012). Positive feedbacks between decomposition and soil nitrogen availability along fertility gradients. Plant and Soil, 367(1–2), 347–361. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-012-1449-3

What controls the concentration of various aliphatic lipids in soil?

Soil Biology and Biochemistry / Aug 01, 2013

Mueller, K. E., Eissenstat, D. M., Müller, C. W., Oleksyn, J., Reich, P. B., & Freeman, K. H. (2013). What controls the concentration of various aliphatic lipids in soil? Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 63, 14–17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2013.03.021

Above- and below-ground plant inputs both fuel soil food webs

Soil Biology and Biochemistry / Feb 01, 2012

Eisenhauer, N., & Reich, P. B. (2012). Above- and below-ground plant inputs both fuel soil food webs. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 45, 156–160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2011.10.019

Detecting wind disturbance severity and canopy heterogeneity in boreal forest by coupling high-spatial resolution satellite imagery and field data

Remote Sensing of Environment / Feb 01, 2010

Rich, Roy. L., Frelich, L., Reich, P. B., & Bauer, M. E. (2010). Detecting wind disturbance severity and canopy heterogeneity in boreal forest by coupling high-spatial resolution satellite imagery and field data. Remote Sensing of Environment, 114(2), 299–308. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rse.2009.09.005

Modest enhancement of nitrogen conservation via retranslocation in response to gradients in N supply and leaf N status

Plant and Soil / Sep 18, 2008

Norris, M. D., & Reich, P. B. (2008). Modest enhancement of nitrogen conservation via retranslocation in response to gradients in N supply and leaf N status. Plant and Soil, 316(1–2), 193–204. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-008-9770-6

Fungal Diversity of Norway Spruce Litter: Effects of Site Conditions and Premature Leaf Fall Caused By Bark Beetle Outbreak

Microbial Ecology / Dec 19, 2007

Przybył, K., Karolewski, P., Oleksyn, J., Łabędzki, A., & Reich, P. B. (2007). Fungal Diversity of Norway Spruce Litter: Effects of Site Conditions and Premature Leaf Fall Caused By Bark Beetle Outbreak. Microbial Ecology, 56(2), 332–340. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-007-9350-y

Soil Processes Affected by Sixteen Grassland Species Grown under Different Environmental Conditions

Soil Science Society of America Journal / May 01, 2006

Dijkstra, F. A., Hobbie, S. E., & Reich, P. B. (2006). Soil Processes Affected by Sixteen Grassland Species Grown under Different Environmental Conditions. Soil Science Society of America Journal, 70(3), 770–777. Portico. https://doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2005.0088

Divergent effects of elevated CO2, N fertilization, and plant diversity on soil C and N dynamics in a grassland field experiment

Plant and Soil / May 01, 2005

Dijkstra, F. A., Hobbie, S. E., Reich, P. B., & Knops, J. M. H. (2005). Divergent effects of elevated CO2, N fertilization, and plant diversity on soil C and N dynamics in a grassland field experiment. Plant and Soil, 272(1–2), 41–52. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-004-3848-6

An Approach to Spatially Distributed Modeling of Net Primary Production (NPP) at the Landscape Scale and Its Application in Validation of EOS NPP Products

Remote Sensing of Environment / Oct 01, 1999

Reich, P. B., Turner, D. P., & Bolstad, P. (1999). An Approach to Spatially Distributed Modeling of Net Primary Production (NPP) at the Landscape Scale and Its Application in Validation of EOS NPP Products. Remote Sensing of Environment, 70(1), 69–81. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0034-4257(99)00058-9

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Dr. Ashvini Chauhan

Professor of Environmental Biotechnology, Florida A&M University
Most Relevant Research Interests
Soil Science
Other Research Interests (37)
Microbial Biotechnology
Metaomics
Bioremediation
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
And 32 more
About
As a Professor at Florida A&M University for over 17 years, I have been leading a rigorously funded research program that supports scientific workforce and students in various fields of environmental biotechnology. My mission is to embrace interdisciplinary settings and excel at building highly networked national and international teams to obtain innovative and transformative research-based solutions for a variety of applications. <br> My research is spread over the following fundamental and applied areas: application of meta-omics to better understand microbially-mediated environmental functions, such as bioremediation and biofuel production; host-microbiome associations in health and disease, using oysters and the human gut ecosystem as model systems; and nanotechnology for environmental sensing and remediation. I have also been involved in several entrepreneurial ventures that aim to commercialize the products of my research. I have multiple patents, publications, certifications, and awards in my field of expertise.
Most Relevant Publications (6+)

86 total publications

Soil Functional Diversity Analysis of a Bauxite-Mined Restoration Chronosequence

Microbial Ecology / Dec 18, 2009

Lewis, D. E., White, J. R., Wafula, D., Athar, R., Dickerson, T., Williams, H. N., & Chauhan, A. (2009). Soil Functional Diversity Analysis of a Bauxite-Mined Restoration Chronosequence. Microbial Ecology, 59(4), 710–723. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-009-9621-x

Microbial and Geochemical Assessment of Bauxitic Un-mined and Post-mined Chronosequence Soils from Mocho Mountains, Jamaica

Microbial Ecology / Mar 04, 2012

Lewis, D. E., Chauhan, A., White, J. R., Overholt, W., Green, S. J., Jasrotia, P., Wafula, D., & Jagoe, C. (2012). Microbial and Geochemical Assessment of Bauxitic Un-mined and Post-mined Chronosequence Soils from Mocho Mountains, Jamaica. Microbial Ecology, 64(3), 738–749. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-012-0020-3

Niche Partition of Bacteriovorax Operational Taxonomic Units Along Salinity and Temporal Gradients in the Chesapeake Bay Reveals Distinct Estuarine Strains

Microbial Ecology / Mar 06, 2013

Pineiro, S., Chauhan, A., Berhane, T., Athar, R., Zheng, G., Wang, C., Dickerson, T., Liang, X., Lymperopoulou, D. S., Chen, H., Christman, M., Louime, C., Babiker, W., Stine, O. C., & Williams, H. N. (2013). Niche Partition of Bacteriovorax Operational Taxonomic Units Along Salinity and Temporal Gradients in the Chesapeake Bay Reveals Distinct Estuarine Strains. Microbial Ecology, 65(3), 652–660. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-013-0186-3

Composition of Methane-Oxidizing Bacterial Communities as a Function of Nutrient Loading in the Florida Everglades

Microbial Ecology / Apr 29, 2012

Chauhan, A., Pathak, A., & Ogram, A. (2012). Composition of Methane-Oxidizing Bacterial Communities as a Function of Nutrient Loading in the Florida Everglades. Microbial Ecology, 64(3), 750–759. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-012-0058-2

Biostimulation of Estuarine Microbiota on Substrate Coated Agar Slides: A Novel Approach to Study Diversity of Autochthonous Bdellovibrio- and Like Organisms

Microbial Ecology / Oct 30, 2007

Chauhan, A., & Williams, H. N. (2007). Biostimulation of Estuarine Microbiota on Substrate Coated Agar Slides: A Novel Approach to Study Diversity of Autochthonous Bdellovibrio- and Like Organisms. Microbial Ecology, 55(4), 640–650. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-007-9307-1

Diversity and Distribution of Actinobacterial Aromatic Ring Oxygenase Genes Across Contrasting Soil Properties

Microbial Ecology / Oct 24, 2014

Weidow, C. A., Bae, H.-S., Chauhan, A., & Ogram, A. (2014). Diversity and Distribution of Actinobacterial Aromatic Ring Oxygenase Genes Across Contrasting Soil Properties. Microbial Ecology, 69(3), 676–683. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-014-0501-7

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Mohammad Vahab

Lecturer at University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Most Relevant Research Interests
Soil Science
Other Research Interests (23)
Scientific Machine Learning
Computational Geomechanics
Fracture
Hydraulic Fracturing
Modeling and Simulation
And 18 more
About
I am an experienced researcher and chartered engineer in numerical simulation of geotechnal and structural engineering applications.
Most Relevant Publications (3+)

35 total publications

Computational Algorithm for the Anticipation of the Fluid-Lag Zone in Hydraulic Fracturing Treatments

International Journal of Geomechanics / Oct 01, 2018

Vahab, M., & Khalili, N. (2018). Computational Algorithm for the Anticipation of the Fluid-Lag Zone in Hydraulic Fracturing Treatments. International Journal of Geomechanics, 18(10). https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)gm.1943-5622.0001273

Empirical and Conceptual Challenges in Hydraulic Fracturing with Special Reference to the Inflow

International Journal of Geomechanics / Mar 01, 2020

Vahab, M., & Khalili, N. (2020). Empirical and Conceptual Challenges in Hydraulic Fracturing with Special Reference to the Inflow. International Journal of Geomechanics, 20(3). https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)gm.1943-5622.0001545

Effect of Sample Preparation on the Reliability of Large-Scale Physical Modeling in Geotechnical Systems: ACase Study

Geotechnical and Geological Engineering / Nov 30, 2023

Mortazavi Bak, H., Mostafaei, H., Shahbodagh, B., Vahab, M., Hashemolhosseini, H., & Khoshghalb, A. (2023). Effect of Sample Preparation on the Reliability of Large-Scale Physical Modeling in Geotechnical Systems: ACase Study. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-023-02699-9

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Example soil science projects

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