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Baoshan Xing

Director, Stockbridge School of Agriculture
Distinguished Professor

Location

Paige Laboratory

161 HOLDSWORTH WAY
Amherst, MA 01003-9286
United States

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RESEARCH INTERESTS

Our research in Environmental & Soil Chemistry focuses on the protection of our environment through maintaining/improving soil and water quality. Particular interests include: (1) environmental behavior and agricultural application of engineered nanomterials, (2) analysis and environmental processes of micro(nano)plastics, (3) interactions between organic compounds and carbonaceous materials/mineral particles, (4) characterization and use of organic matter and biochar, and (5) food safety.

Education

  • B.S., in Agronomy, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, China
  • M.S., in Soil Chemistry & Mineralogy, University of Alberta, Canada
  • Ph.D., in Environmental & Soil Chemistry, University of Alberta, Canada