PhD Candidate

Touyee Thao is a 4th year PhD candidate at University of California, Merced in the Environmental Systems graduate program. His dissertation research is part of an interdisciplinary project aimed to develop sustainable approach to produce and reuse agricultural waste derived materials (e.g. biochar, dairy manure, and composted material) as natural climate solution, while also uplifting the livelihood of nearby impacted communities. More specifically, Touyee investigate the effects of these organic amendments on soil health, plant productivity, and soil hydrological properties.