Student researcher collecting soil samples with knife

FOCUS AREAS

  • Soil fertility and nutrient management
  • Soil health and microbiome research
  • Erosion control and land reclamation
  • Soil-water interactions and hydrology

IMPACT

We work to improve soil productivity while protecting water quality and ecosystem services, helping farmers and land managers make informed decisions.


FEATURED PROJECTS

  • Long-term soil fertility trials in Alabama cropping systems
  • Phosphorus runoff modeling in watersheds
  • Improvement of degraded soils
Project leaders
Yucheng Feng
Professor (Soil Microbiology)
(334) 844-3967
Audrey Gamble
Associate Professor (Soil Fertility/Soil Conservation)
334-844-3995; 334-703-7901
Chandler Gruener, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist (Soil Health)
Thorsten Knappenberger
Associate Professor (Soil Physics)
(334) 844-3997
Yaniv Olshansky
Assistant Professor (Soil Chemistry)
(334) 844-5489
Rishi Prasad, Ph.D
Associate Professor
(334) 844-3922
Kent Stanford
Associate Extension Professor
(256) 557-1206
Collaborate with us

We welcome partnerships with industry, government agencies, and community organizations. Contact us to learn more about our research programs, graduate opportunities, and outreach initiatives.

Contact Us
Department of Crop, Soil & Environmental Sciences
334-844-4100
cses@auburn.edu