Xucheng Hu
Xucheng earned both his BS and MS degrees from the School of Environment and Natural Resources at The Ohio State University. He is currently pursuing his PhD with Dr. Jim Ippolito. Xucheng's passion for soil science was initiated during his undergraduate research experience at the Soil, Water, and Environmental Lab. His master’s work extended to soil health quantification in different agroecosystems and diverse management practices. He gained extensive hands-on expertise with more than 10 soil analytical instruments and conducted over 30 laboratory procedures. He has also composed more than 10 Standard Operating Procedures. His doctoral research is concentrated on soil health, with a specific focus on the emerging and critical impacts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on soil systems.
Current Projects:
- Examining soil health and the fate of PFAS within biosolids-amended rangeland soils and vegetation.
- The Soil Health Nexus: biochar use for improving soil health and limiting PFAS movement in soils and plants.
Other interests:
Xucheng loves traveling, especially taking photographs of natural scenery and landscapes. Besides that, he also enjoys hiking, going to the symphony, attending conferences, doing lab work, fixing instruments, and playing sports.
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Advisor: Jim Ippolito
College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Science