Our Research

The Soil Hydrology Group conducts diverse research projects focusing on geoelectrical methods in soil science, soil-plant-environment interactions, and environmental and agricultural applications.

Geoelectrical Methods in Soil Science

Soil Contaminant Interactions

Our research applies SIP to study interactions between soil, organic matter, and contaminants, offering a non-invasive method to monitor contaminant fate and transport in situ.

Electrical Double Layer Properties

We explore how microscopic processes at the Electrical Double Layer scale influence the electrical signatures observable at much larger scales, bridging the gap between molecular-level phenomena and macroscopic geophysical measurements.

Root Detection Using Spectral Induced Polarization (SIP)

We use SIP to detect and quantify root biomass in the subsurface, investigating how root cell membranes contribute to soil polarization.

Soil-Plant-Environment Interactions

Root Exudates and Solute Transport

Our studies show how root exudates alter rhizosphere properties, affecting solute transport in saturated and unsaturated soil conditions.

Drought Adaptation in Crops

Using electrical resistivity tomography, we explore how wheat genes influence root architecture and drought adaptation in modern wheat varieties.

Environmental and Agricultural Applications

Innovative Soil and Water Resource Management

We develop cutting-edge approaches for monitoring and managing soil and water resources, combining our expertise in soil physics and geophysics.

These research projects demonstrate our commitment to understanding complex soil-plant-environment interactions and developing innovative approaches for environmental and agricultural challenges.