About
Dr. Jeongdae Im is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at Kansas State University. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Seoul National University before completing his Ph.D. under Dr. Jeremy Semrau at the University of Michigan. His initial fascination with greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation stemmed from his doctoral research on reducing emissions at landfills. Upon relocating to Kansas—where agriculture dominates the economy—Dr. Im recognized an opportunity to apply his expertise in environmental engineering and microbiology to the farming sector.
Dr. Im’s current research focuses on two primary lines of GHG mitigation in agriculture. Backed by an NSF CAREER award titled “Mechanisms and Control of GHG Emissions from Forage Conservation,” he examines how silage practices affect GHG outputs. This work includes a collaboration with Corteva to develop a novel inoculant formula aimed at curbing nitrous oxide emissions from silage. In parallel, Dr. Im investigates the impact of Biological Nitrification Inhibition (BNI) on soil nitrogen cycling and overall GHG emission, which has significant implications for reducing GHG releases and improving sustainability. Recently, he secured over $3 million in grants—including an NSF Global Center award—to expand his efforts across diverse cropping systems.
Through this interdisciplinary approach, Dr. Im integrates microbial ecology, soil science, and engineering to devise practical solutions for mitigating agriculture’s climate footprint. His passion for environmental stewardship, shaped by his early landfill research, continues to guide his pursuit of innovative strategies that bolster food production while preserving natural resources.
Joined
February 2025
