Newsletter - Spring 2009

Faculty Spotlight

Name: Sanjai J. Parikh

Soils and Biogeochemistry Group

Degree:
B.S. Agronomy - University of Maryland, College Park
M.S. Soil Science - Pennsylvania State University, State College
Ph.D. Soil, Water and Environmental Science - University of Arizona, Tucson

Graduated:University of Arizona, 2006

Started working at LAWR: 01/05/2009

Current Research: His research strives to deepen the understanding of soil biogeochemical processes that influence environmental quality. He focuses on interfacial processes occurring at mineral surfaces to investigate the sorption and transport of environmental contaminants, nutrients, biomolecules, and bacteria. http://parikh.lawr.ucdavis.edu/

Favorite thing about LAWR: Having various environmental research areas in one department which helps to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration.

Favorite thing about UC Davis: It’s location in friendly, laid back Davis! He likes the ease of getting around town on his bike without worrying too much about lots of cars and traffic. 

Favorite thing to do outside of work: Spending time with his wife, Wendy, and their two dogs “Jack” and “Daisy”.