Research interests
Soil structure and soil structure dynamics: Soil structure and soil functions; Interactions between soil biota and soil structure; Soil structure dynamics shaped by climatic forces, biological activity, and disturbance in the form of soil tillage and compaction by field traffic
Soil compaction: Stress transmission in soil and tyre/track-soil contact properties (stress distribution, contact area); Soil mechanical behaviour; Impact of soil compaction on soil functions; Recovery of compacted soil; Development of decision support tools for risk assessment of soil compaction.
Soil tillage: Impacts of soil conditions and tillage implement properties on soil breakup during tillage (soil structure produced by tillage) and draught requirement.
Soil management: Impacts of soil management and soil tillage on physical functions and carbon and nutrient distribution and storage.