Soil and Water Quality
Protecting Natural Resources

Leading the Way in Environmental Studies

About Our Program

Our Mission

The Soil and Water Quality research program at Kentucky State University is dedicated to engaging students and faculty in cutting-edge research initiatives. We aim to attract research partners and share valuable findings to contribute to the advancement of environmental studies. Our commitment lies in fostering a community of passionate individuals dedicated to preserving and enhancing soil health, wetland and water quality for a sustainable future. To learn more about our program, please visit "About Us", and "State-of-the-art Lab" pages.

Current Project

TITLE: Impacts of contrasting farm practices on water quality over temporal and spatial scales

Delving deep into the intricate balance of soil and water ecosystems, our program, Soil and Water Quality, is committed to advancing environmental sustainability. Our research focuses on understanding the impact of human activities on natural resources. Current project's focus includes studying soil health indicators and water quality parameters to promote conservation efforts.

FUNDING AGENCY: USDA/NIFA Evans Allen

FUNDING: $874,966

DURATION: 4 years

You will find more information about the project on the "Current Project" section and more information about our cutting-edge lab instruments and field equipment on the "State-of-the-art Lab" page.

We are dedicated to advancing knowledge in soil and water quality through innovative research experiments. Our current project's focus on sustainable practices, pollution prevention, and ecosystem preservation. We strive to make a positive impact on the environment and society. Join us in our mission to protect and enhance our natural resources.

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Latest Publication

An ASA/CSSA Journal

Impacts of Farming Management on Soil Health and Water Quality in Kentucky; Airee, S. and Mukherjee, A.; Agrosystems, Geosciences and Environment; 2025

Latest Publication Link

Publication List (Mukherjee)

Submitted Manuscripts

Effects of Long-Term Land Use Management Practices on Soil Health in Trans Nzoia, Western Kenya; Omondi, Emmanuel, C.*, Mukherjee, Atanu*, Norton, Jay B., Shibonje, Dennis, A., Norton, Urszula, Beeby, John, and Chiwo, Walter, O; Soil Science Society of America Journal (Under Review)

Short-Term Impacts of Fertility Management on Soil Health and Leachate Water Quality; Airee, Sandeep, Mukherjee, Atanu*, Bhandari, Asmita, Gebremedhin, Maheteme, Chiluwal, Anuj; Journal of Soil and Water Conservation (Under Review)

Integrated Nutrient Management in Spring Maize Production in Nepal; Sapkota, Nischal, Airee, Sandeep*, Bhandari, Asmita, Mukherjee, Atanu; Agrosystems, Geosciences and Environment (Under Review)

Recent News

Mr. Sandeep Airee Graduated with MS Degree at KSU

🎉 Big News Alert! 🎉
We’re absolutely over the moon to share that Mr. Sandeep Airee, a dedicated graduate student from the Soil and Water Quality Group, has officially earned his MS degree from KSU on May 10th! 🙌🎓

Join us in giving a HUGE congratulations to Sandeep for this incredible achievement! Your hard work, determination, and perseverance have truly paid off — and we couldn’t be prouder! 💪🌟

Way to go, Sandeep! The sky’s the limit! 🚀👏

Graduate Student Defended His MS Thesis

We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Sandeep Airee, a graduate student from the Soil and Water Quality Group, has successfully defended his MS thesis, titled "Impacts of Short-Term Fertility Practices on Soil Health and Water Quality in Kentucky," on April 24th! Congratulations to Sandeep for reaching this major milestone — we are so proud of his hard work, dedication, and achievement!

Graduate Student Received Student Leadership Award

We are excited to announce that Mr. Sandeep Airee has received the prestigious Student Leadership Award. This recognition, awarded by the Director of Student Services, Ms. Keymia Herve, took place during the 2025 Student Farewell Ceremony on April 19, 2025. Sandeep's exceptional contributions as the President of the International Student Scholar Association (ISSA) at KSU have truly made a difference in our community. Congratulations, Sandeep, on this well-deserved honor!