Postdoctoral employee
University of California Davis
After completing my PhD at University of Massachusetts Amherst, I advanced to a postdoctoral role. My research portfolio includes a diverse range of experiments, from applying the 4R nutrient management principles to crops to assessing biochar's impacts on soil and crop health. Collaboratively, with other students and faculty, we've explored the effectiveness of cover crops, manure, and nutrient retention in no-tillage systems. My involvement also extended to comprehensive data analysis for both my projects and those of my colleagues. Additionally, at Southern Illinois University, I delved into studying N2O emissions from a 50-year rotation of corn and soybean cultivation, as well as leveraging 150 years of soil samples to explore legacy phosphorus issues and enhance water quality, which required extensive data analysis. Currently, I am engaged in postdoctoral work at University of California, Davis under the guidance of Professor Sanjai J. Parikh focusing on the adsorptive properties of biochar and lowering greenhouse gas emissions through the incorporation of biochar into compost.My interest in agriculture was sparked at a young age as I witnessed my family and community struggle with self-sufficiency in food. Consequently, I pursued studies in crop and soil science to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills for self-sustenance, which is my current endeavor. My vision evolved as I quickly understood the importance of addressing climate change. I also realized that climate change is intertwined with a variety of issues, for instance tillage significantly contributes to the emission of greenhouse gases.