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Mohammad Ghorbani
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Ecosystem Science and Management
Climate + Energy
Food Systems
Water
Conservation + Restoration
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G540A Dana
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About
Mohammad is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS), working in the Blesh Lab. As a soil scientist, his research focuses on sustainable agriculture, soil nutrient management, and environmental remediation, particularly improving soil health and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through diversified fertilizer strategies. His PhD work centered on the use of biochar to enhance soil benefits and nutrient cycling, and involved multidisciplinary collaboration with European institutions such as BOKU University, the University of Helsinki, Ghent University, etc. In his current role, he contributes to a USDA-funded interdisciplinary project that addresses global challenges, including nutrient losses, climate change, and soil degradation. This work investigates the ecological potential of recycled nitrogen sources and aims to strengthen nutrient circularity within agroecosystems to support resilient and sustainable food systems.
Publications
Ghorbani M*, Amirahmadi E, Cornelis W, Zoroufchi Benis K (2024). Understanding the physicochemical structure of biochar affected by feedstock, pyrolysis conditions, and post-pyrolysis modification methods – A meta-analysis. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 12(6):114885. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2024.114885)
Ghorbani M*, Konvalina P, Neugschwandtner RW, Soja G, Barta J. Chen WH. Amirahmadi E (2024). How do different feedstocks and pyrolysis conditions effectively change biochar modification scenarios? A critical analysis of engineered biochars under H2O2 oxidation. Energy Conversion and Management, 300:117924. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2023.117924)
Amirahmadi E*, Ghorbani M, Krexner T, Hörtenhuber SJ, Bernas J, Neugschwandtner RW, Konvalina P, Moudry J (2024). Life cycle assessment of biochar and cattle manure application in sugar beet cultivation – Insights into root yields, white sugar quality, environmental aspects in field and factory phases. Journal of Cleaner Production, 476:143772. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.143772)
Ghorbani M* and Amirahmadi E (2024). Insights into soil and biochar variations and their contribution in soil aggregate status - A meta-analysis. Soil and Tillage Research, 244:106282. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2024.106282)
Ghorbani, M* and Amirahmadi E (2024). Biochar and soil contributions to crop lodging and yield performance - A meta-analysis. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 215:109053. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.109053)
Chen WH*, Chou WS, Rajendran S, Hsu SY, Ghorbani M (2023). Hydrogen production and geometry optimization of ethanol steam reforming combining water gas shift reaction in a crossflow membrane tube reactor. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 51(D):637-653. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.08.153)
Ghorbani M*, Konvalina P, Kolář L (2022). A meta‐analysis on impacts of different oxidation methods on surface area properties of biochar. Land Degradation and Development, 13(16):1-14. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ldr.4464)
Ghorbani M*, Amirahmadi E, Zamanian K (2021). In‐situ biochar production in paddies: direct involvement of farmers in greenhouse gases reduction policies besides increasing nutrient availability and rice production. Land Degradation & Development, 32(14), 3893-3904. (https://doi.org/10.1002/ldr.4006)
Ghorbani M*, Asadi H, Abrishamkesh S (2019). Effects of rice husk biochar on selected soil properties and nitrate leaching in loamy sand and clay soil. International Soil and Water Conservation Research, 7(3), 258-265. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iswcr.2019.05.005)
Asadi H*, Ghorbani M, Rezaei-Rashti M, Abrishamkesh S, Amirahmadi E, Chengrong CHEN, Gorji M (2021). Application of rice husk biochar for achieving sustainable agriculture and environment. Rice Science, 28(4), 325-343. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsci.2021.05.004)
Education
Ph.D. in Plant Science (University of South Bohemia - Czechia)
MSc. in Soil Science (University of Guilan - Iran)
BSc. in Soil Science (University of Guilan - Iran)