a2osei@uwaterloo.ca
Environment 2, room 2020
Augustine Osei is a Professional Agrologist and a doctoral graduate of the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability at the University of Waterloo. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Association for Temperate Agroforestry.
Augustine has a solid foundation in soil science and soil biogeochemical processes across diverse agroecosystems. His research focuses on how soil management in agricultural and tree-based systems, particularly agroforestry practices, influence soil carbon sequestration, stabilization, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Augustine has employed advanced methodologies, such as synchrotron-based techniques, to explore the dynamics of soil organic carbon (SOC) and its long-term persistence in soils. His recent work assessed the climate benefits of perennial bioenergy crops on marginal cropland by examining the long-term GHG emissions and SOC stabilization and turnover utilizing stable isotope technique. By integrating agronomic practices with environmental sustainability, Augustine’s research seeks to contribute to more resilient agricultural systems that enhance soil productivity while mitigating climate change through improved soil carbon management and reduced GHG emissions. Currently, Augustine is collaborating with a local alpaca farmer to develop a soil conditioner from alpaca waste fibre, aimed at enhancing soil productivity.