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Budiman Minasny is a Professor of Soil-Landscape Modelling at the University of Sydney, part of the School of Life and Environmental Sciences. His work primarily focuses on soil science, particularly in the areas of soil carbon auditing and digital soil mapping. He has been recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher and has over 160 international journal publications. Professor Minasny has made significant contributions to understanding soil distribution and its variances over space and time, developing novel methodologies for soil landscape modelling and employing machine learning techniques to analyze soil data. He is also involved in major research initiatives such as GlobalSoilMap, which aims to provide crucial soil information addressing global challenges like food security and climate change. With degrees from Universitas Sumatera Utara in Indonesia and a PhD from the University of Sydney, he combines academic rigor with practical applications to solve pressing environmental issues. His leadership in projects funded by various governmental and research bodies reflects his commitment to advancing sustainable practices and informing policy on soil management.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Leading research and teaching in soil science and landscape modelling.
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