
Education: B.S. (2001), M.S. (2003), Ph.D. (2009) by University of Hohenheim (Agricultural Engineering). Professional Experience: Assistant Professor for Soil Physics (2014-present), Auburn University. Postdoctoral Research Assistant (2014) and Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2011-2013) Washington State University. Instructor (2005-2010), University of Hohenheim. Instructor (2009), University of Kassel. Research Assistant (2003-2009), University of Hohenheim. Honors & Awards: Editors’ Citation for Excellence in Refereeing for Water Resources Research (2012, 2013). Fellowship funded by the German Research Foundation (2011-2013). Professional Affiliations: American Geophysical Union (AGU), Soil Science Society of America (SSSA).