Faculty Expertise
CAES researchers are exploring ways to abate PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in water and soil.
CRSS Professor Qingguo (Jack) Huang, primary investigator on the project, is working with colleagues to collect samples from wastewater treatment facilities, which act as the “sink” of a community — receiving and processing contaminants — making them an obvious place to look for these compounds.
CAES faculty are conducting research and applying knowledge to create new paths to a better life for us all.
Three Crop and Soil Sciences faculty members are featured in the CAES Dean's Quarterly Update. Click on the links below to read more:
- Dr. Robin Buell - Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar Chair in Crop Genomics
- Dr. Scott Jackson - Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Synthetic Biology
- Dr. George Vellidis - Director of the UGA Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture
The 2025 Integrative Precision Agriculture conference is scheduled for May 1 in Perry, Georgia. Registration is open through April 15.
Hosted by the University of Georgia Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture and UGA Grand Farm, the conference will coincide with the UGA Grand Farm groundbreaking on May 2.
“The conference focuses on developing strong private and public partnerships to advance precision agriculture in the Southeast,” said George Vellidis, UGA IIPA director and Professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences. “The program offers a combination of industry and university presentations as well as networking opportunities.”
Student Life
Maria Teresa Tancredi, a graduate student advised by Dr. Jennifer Jo Thompson, has been chosen as the recipient of the 2025 First Place Ph.D. E. Broadus Browne Award.
Given in honor of the former Director of the Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station, the award is presented to the outstanding M.S. and Ph.D. students in the College, based on both their research and effective communication. The award includes a certificate, $2,000 and up to $2,500 in travel funding to attend a professional meeting.
Congratulations on this honor, Maria Teresa!
Johanna Nordwall, mentored by Nandita Gaur, won first place in the 2025 CAES Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Oral presentation category. Nordwall's presentation is entitled "Soil Electrical Conductivity for Precision Agriculture: Practical Data or Just Pretty Maps?"
Well done, Johanna!
The graduate program in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences trains students at the master's and doctoral levels and prepares them for careers in extension, academia and industry. Master's students typically work in Cooperative Extension, as well as in agricultural, environmental and regulatory industries. Doctoral students commonly fill research and development positions in academia and industry.
Get to know some of our outstanding grad students!
Our new Undergraduate Spotlight Series highlights the inspiring journeys of current and former students, showcasing their remarkable academic accomplishments and active engagement on campus.
Each profile offers a glimpse into their unique stories of growth, leadership, and outstanding achievements.
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