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Thorsten Knappenberger, Ph.D.

Professor for Soil Physics, Department of Crops, Soil & Environmental Sciences, Auburn University

Researching soil and water systems, teaching the next generation of environmental scientists, and applying AI and machine learning to real-world environmental problems.

New for Spring 2027

AI and Machine Learning in Environmental Science

ENVI 5200 / ENVI 6200. Build three working AI agents over the semester and apply machine learning to real environmental problems, no coding background required.

12

Years at Auburn

31

Peer-Reviewed Publications

5

Current Graduate Students

10

Countries of International Work

20

International Scholars Hosted

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Research

Soil physics, contaminant transport, and stormwater management across watershed, field, and pore scales.

Teaching

From soil judging to the new AI/ML in Environmental Science course.

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Lab Team

Meet the graduate students and researchers working on soil, water, and environmental data problems.

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International Engagement

Technical assistance and collaboration across 10 countries, and scholars hosted from around the world.