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2026

S - Soil Physics and Hydrology Division - Officers


Past Chair, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Zhang, Wei
Term: Jan 01, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
1066 Bogue St Rm A516
East Lansing MI 48824-6252 US
Tel: 517-353-0471
Send message to Wei Zhang

Member
Biswas, Asim
Term: Jan 01, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
School of Environmental Sciences
University of Guelph Sciences University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East
Guelph ON N1G 2W1 CANADA
Tel: 519-824-4120 extn 54249
Send message to Asim Biswas

Chair, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Cosh, Michael
Term: Jan 01, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
USDA-ARS-Hydrology and Remote Sensing
Rm 104 Bldg 007 BARC-West
10300 Baltimore Ave
Beltsville MD 20705 US
Send message to Michael Cosh

Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Bailey, Vanessa L.
Term: Jan 01, 2025 - Dec 31, 2027
790 6th St
PCD-0000757346
Richland WA 99354-1873 US
Tel: 509-372-4933
Send message to Vanessa Bailey

Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Hettiarachchi, Ganga M.
Term: Jan 01, 2024 - Dec 31, 2026
Kansas State University
Department of Agronomy
2107 Throckmorton Plant Sciences Center
Manhattan KS 66506 US
Tel: 785-532-7209
Send message to Ganga Hettiarachchi


2025

S - Soil Physics and Hydrology Division - Officers


Chair, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Zhang, Wei
Term: Jan 01, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
1066 Bogue St Rm A516
East Lansing MI 48824-6252 US
Tel: 517-353-0471
Send message to Wei Zhang

Past Chair, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Stewart, Ryan
Term: Jan 01, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
330 Smyth Hall
185 Ag Quad Lane
Blacksburg VA 24061 US
Tel: 540-231-0253
Send message to Ryan Stewart

Member
Biswas, Asim
Term: Jan 01, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
School of Environmental Sciences
University of Guelph Sciences University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East
Guelph ON N1G 2W1 CANADA
Tel: 519-824-4120 extn 54249
Send message to Asim Biswas

Member
Kravchenko, Alexandra N.
Term: Jan 01, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Michigan State University
Dept. Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sci.
Plant and Soil Science Bldg Room A376
East Lansing MI 48824-1325 US
Tel: 517-353-0469
Send message to Alexandra Kravchenko

Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Bailey, Vanessa L.
Term: Jan 01, 2025 - Dec 31, 2027
790 6th St
PCD-0000757346
Richland WA 99354-1873 US
Tel: 509-372-4933
Send message to Vanessa Bailey

Chair Elect, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Cosh, Michael
Term: Jan 01, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
USDA-ARS-Hydrology and Remote Sensing
Rm 104 Bldg 007 BARC-West
10300 Baltimore Ave
Beltsville MD 20705 US
Send message to Michael Cosh

Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Hettiarachchi, Ganga M.
Term: Jan 01, 2024 - Dec 31, 2026
Kansas State University
Department of Agronomy
2107 Throckmorton Plant Sciences Center
Manhattan KS 66506 US
Tel: 785-532-7209
Send message to Ganga Hettiarachchi

Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Lybrand, Rebecca
Term: Jan 01, 2023 - Dec 31, 2025
Department of Land, Air & Water Resources
3138 Plant & Env. Sciences Building
One Shields Avenue
Davis CA 95616 US
Send message to Rebecca Lybrand


2024

S - Soil Physics and Hydrology Division - Officers


Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Hettiarachchi, Ganga M.
Term: Jan 01, 2024 - Dec 31, 2026
Kansas State University
Department of Agronomy
2107 Throckmorton Plant Sciences Center
Manhattan KS 66506 US
Tel: 785-532-7209
Send message to Ganga Hettiarachchi

Chair, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Stewart, Ryan
Term: Jan 01, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
330 Smyth Hall
185 Ag Quad Lane
Blacksburg VA 24061 US
Tel: 540-231-0253
Send message to Ryan Stewart

Chair Elect, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Zhang, Wei
Term: Jan 01, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
1066 Bogue St Rm A516
East Lansing MI 48824-6252 US
Tel: 517-353-0471
Send message to Wei Zhang

Past Chair, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Biswas, Asim
Term: Jan 01, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
School of Environmental Sciences
University of Guelph Sciences University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East
Guelph ON N1G 2W1 CANADA
Tel: 519-824-4120 extn 54249
Send message to Asim Biswas

Member
Kravchenko, Alexandra N.
Term: Jan 01, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Michigan State University
Dept. Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sci.
Plant and Soil Science Bldg Room A376
East Lansing MI 48824-1325 US
Tel: 517-353-0469
Send message to Alexandra Kravchenko

Member
Nieber, John L.
Term: Jan 01, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
University of Minnesota
Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering
1390 Eckles Ave.
St. Paul MN 55108 US
Tel: +1 (612) 625-6724
Send message to John Nieber

Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Lybrand, Rebecca
Term: Jan 01, 2023 - Dec 31, 2025
Department of Land, Air & Water Resources
3138 Plant & Env. Sciences Building
One Shields Avenue
Davis CA 95616 US
Send message to Rebecca Lybrand

Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Levin, Maxine J.
Term: Jan 01, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024
8506 Springvale Rd
Silver Spring MD 20910-4313 US
Send message to Maxine Levin


2023

S - Soil Physics and Hydrology Division - Officers


Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Lybrand, Rebecca
Term: Jan 01, 2023 - Dec 31, 2025
Department of Land, Air & Water Resources
3138 Plant & Env. Sciences Building
One Shields Avenue
Davis CA 95616 US
Send message to Rebecca Lybrand

Chair, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Biswas, Asim
Term: Jan 01, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
School of Environmental Sciences
University of Guelph Sciences University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East
Guelph ON N1G 2W1 CANADA
Tel: 519-824-4120 extn 54249
Send message to Asim Biswas

Chair Elect, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Stewart, Ryan
Term: Jan 01, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
330 Smyth Hall
185 Ag Quad Lane
Blacksburg VA 24061 US
Tel: 540-231-0253
Send message to Ryan Stewart

Past Chair, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Kravchenko, Alexandra N.
Term: Jan 01, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
Michigan State University
Dept. Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sci.
Plant and Soil Science Bldg Room A376
East Lansing MI 48824-1325 US
Tel: 517-353-0469
Send message to Alexandra Kravchenko

Member
Nieber, John L.
Term: Jan 01, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
University of Minnesota
Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering
1390 Eckles Ave.
St. Paul MN 55108 US
Tel: +1 (612) 625-6724
Send message to John Nieber

Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Levin, Maxine J.
Term: Jan 01, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024
8506 Springvale Rd
Silver Spring MD 20910-4313 US
Send message to Maxine Levin

Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Stromberger, Mary E.
Term: Jan 01, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023
Ohio State University
250 University Hall
230 North Oval Mall
Columbus OH 43210 US
Send message to Mary Stromberger


2022

S - Soil Physics and Hydrology Division - Officers


Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Levin, Maxine J.
Term: Jan 01, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024
8506 Springvale Rd
Silver Spring MD 20910-4313 US
Send message to Maxine Levin

Chair, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Kravchenko, Alexandra N.
Term: Jan 01, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022
Michigan State University
Dept. Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sci.
Plant and Soil Science Bldg Room A376
East Lansing MI 48824-1325 US
Tel: 517-353-0469
Send message to Alexandra Kravchenko

Chair Elect, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Biswas, Asim
Term: Jan 01, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022
School of Environmental Sciences
University of Guelph Sciences University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East
Guelph ON N1G 2W1 CANADA
Tel: 519-824-4120 extn 54249
Send message to Asim Biswas

Past Chair, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Nieber, John L.
Term: Jan 01, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022
University of Minnesota
Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering
1390 Eckles Ave.
St. Paul MN 55108 US
Tel: +1 (612) 625-6724
Send message to John Nieber

Member
Bradford, Scott A.
Term: Jan 01, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022
239 Hopkins Road
Sustainable Agricultural Water Systems Unit
Davis CA 95616 US
Tel: 951-224-7921
Send message to Scott Bradford

Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Young, Michael H.
Term: Aug 02, 2021 - Dec 31, 2022
13308 Kinder Pass
Austin TX 78727-3413 US
Tel: +1 (512) 965-6604
Send message to Michael Young

Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Stromberger, Mary E.
Term: Jan 01, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023
Ohio State University
250 University Hall
230 North Oval Mall
Columbus OH 43210 US
Send message to Mary Stromberger


2021

S - Soil Physics and Hydrology Division - Officers


Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Young, Michael H.
Term: Aug 02, 2021 - Dec 31, 2022
13308 Kinder Pass
Austin TX 78727-3413 US
Tel: +1 (512) 965-6604
Send message to Michael Young

Chair, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Nieber, John L.
Term: Jan 01, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021
University of Minnesota
Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering
1390 Eckles Ave.
St. Paul MN 55108 US
Tel: +1 (612) 625-6724
Send message to John Nieber

Chair Elect, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Kravchenko, Alexandra N.
Term: Jan 01, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021
Michigan State University
Dept. Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sci.
Plant and Soil Science Bldg Room A376
East Lansing MI 48824-1325 US
Tel: 517-353-0469
Send message to Alexandra Kravchenko

Past Chair, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Ghezzehei, Teamrat A.
Term: Jan 01, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021
University of California, Merced
5200 North Lake Road
School of Natural Sciences
Merced CA 95344 US
Send message to Teamrat Ghezzehei

Member
Bradford, Scott A.
Term: Jan 01, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021
239 Hopkins Road
Sustainable Agricultural Water Systems Unit
Davis CA 95616 US
Tel: 951-224-7921
Send message to Scott Bradford

Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Stromberger, Mary E.
Term: Jan 01, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023
Ohio State University
250 University Hall
230 North Oval Mall
Columbus OH 43210 US
Send message to Mary Stromberger

Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Rasmussen, Craig
Term: Jan 01, 2020 - Jul 16, 2021
Soil, Water and Environmental Science Dept.
Shantz Bldg. #38, The University of Arizona
1177 E. Fourth Street
Tucson AZ 85721 US
Send message to Craig Rasmussen

Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Thompson, Michael L.
Term: Jan 01, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Agronomy Department
716 Farm House Lane
Ames IA 50011-0001 US
Tel: 15152942415
Send message to Michael Thompson


2020

S - Soil Physics and Hydrology Division - Officers


Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Rasmussen, Craig
Term: Jan 01, 2020 - Jul 16, 2021
Soil, Water and Environmental Science Dept.
Shantz Bldg. #38, The University of Arizona
1177 E. Fourth Street
Tucson AZ 85721 US
Send message to Craig Rasmussen

Chair, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Ghezzehei, Teamrat A.
Term: Jan 01, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020
University of California, Merced
5200 North Lake Road
School of Natural Sciences
Merced CA 95344 US
Send message to Teamrat Ghezzehei

Chair Elect, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Nieber, John L.
Term: Jan 01, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020
University of Minnesota
Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering
1390 Eckles Ave.
St. Paul MN 55108 US
Tel: +1 (612) 625-6724
Send message to John Nieber

Past Chair, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Bradford, Scott A.
Term: Jan 01, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020
239 Hopkins Road
Sustainable Agricultural Water Systems Unit
Davis CA 95616 US
Tel: 951-224-7921
Send message to Scott Bradford

Chair, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Bristow, Keith L.
Term: Jan 01, 2020 - Jan 13, 2020
CSIRO
PMB Aitkenvale
Townsville 4814 Australia
Send message to Keith Bristow

Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Thompson, Michael L.
Term: Jan 01, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Agronomy Department
716 Farm House Lane
Ames IA 50011-0001 US
Tel: 15152942415
Send message to Michael Thompson

Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Daroub, Samira
Term: Jan 01, 2018 - Dec 31, 2020
3200 E Canal St S
University of Florida
Everglades Res. & Educ. Center
Belle Glade FL 33430-4702 US
Tel: 561-993-1593
Send message to Samira Daroub


2019

S - Soil Physics and Hydrology Division - Officers


Chair Elect, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Ghezzehei, Teamrat A.
Term: Oct 01, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019
University of California, Merced
5200 North Lake Road
School of Natural Sciences
Merced CA 95344 US
Send message to Teamrat Ghezzehei

Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Thompson, Michael L.
Term: Jan 01, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Agronomy Department
716 Farm House Lane
Ames IA 50011-0001 US
Tel: 15152942415
Send message to Michael Thompson

Chair Elect, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Bristow, Keith L.
Term: Jan 01, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019
CSIRO
PMB Aitkenvale
Townsville 4814 Australia
Send message to Keith Bristow

Past Chair, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Jin, Yan
Term: Jan 01, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019
University of Delaware
473 Harker ISE Laboratories
221 Academy Street
Newark DE 19716 US
Tel: 302-831-6962
Send message to Yan Jin

Chair, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Bradford, Scott A.
Term: Jan 01, 2019 - Dec 13, 2019
239 Hopkins Road
Sustainable Agricultural Water Systems Unit
Davis CA 95616 US
Tel: 951-224-7921
Send message to Scott Bradford

Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Daroub, Samira
Term: Jan 01, 2018 - Dec 31, 2020
3200 E Canal St S
University of Florida
Everglades Res. & Educ. Center
Belle Glade FL 33430-4702 US
Tel: 561-993-1593
Send message to Samira Daroub

Chair, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Jin, Yan
Term: Jan 01, 2018 - Jan 31, 2019
University of Delaware
473 Harker ISE Laboratories
221 Academy Street
Newark DE 19716 US
Tel: 302-831-6962
Send message to Yan Jin

Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Morgan, Cristine L. S.
Term: Jan 01, 2017 - Dec 31, 2019
2803 Slater Rd Ste 115
Soil Health institute
Morrisville NC 27560-8463 US
Send message to Cristine Morgan


2018

S - Soil Physics and Hydrology Division - Officers


Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Daroub, Samira
Term: Jan 01, 2018 - Dec 31, 2020
3200 E Canal St S
University of Florida
Everglades Res. & Educ. Center
Belle Glade FL 33430-4702 US
Tel: 561-993-1593
Send message to Samira Daroub

Chair, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Jin, Yan
Term: Jan 01, 2018 - Jan 31, 2019
University of Delaware
473 Harker ISE Laboratories
221 Academy Street
Newark DE 19716 US
Tel: 302-831-6962
Send message to Yan Jin

Chair Elect, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Bradford, Scott A.
Term: Jan 01, 2018 - Dec 31, 2018
239 Hopkins Road
Sustainable Agricultural Water Systems Unit
Davis CA 95616 US
Tel: 951-224-7921
Send message to Scott Bradford

Past Chair, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Ochsner, Tyson E.
Term: Jan 01, 2018 - Dec 31, 2018
371 Ag Hall
Plant and Soil Sciences
Stillwater OK 74078 US
Tel: 405-303-0977
Send message to Tyson Ochsner

Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Morgan, Cristine L. S.
Term: Jan 01, 2017 - Dec 31, 2019
2803 Slater Rd Ste 115
Soil Health institute
Morrisville NC 27560-8463 US
Send message to Cristine Morgan

Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Horwath, William R.
Term: Jan 01, 2016 - Dec 31, 2018
2815 Loyola Dr
2815 Loyola Dr.
Davis CA 95618-1632 US
Tel: +1 (530) 219-1755
Send message to William Horwath


2017

S - Soil Physics and Hydrology Division - Officers


Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Morgan, Cristine L. S.
Term: Jan 01, 2017 - Dec 31, 2019
2803 Slater Rd Ste 115
Soil Health institute
Morrisville NC 27560-8463 US
Send message to Cristine Morgan

Chair, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Ochsner, Tyson E.
Term: Jan 01, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017
371 Ag Hall
Plant and Soil Sciences
Stillwater OK 74078 US
Tel: 405-303-0977
Send message to Tyson Ochsner

Chair Elect, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Jin, Yan
Term: Jan 01, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017
University of Delaware
473 Harker ISE Laboratories
221 Academy Street
Newark DE 19716 US
Tel: 302-831-6962
Send message to Yan Jin

Past Chair, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Jones, Scott B.
Term: Jan 01, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017
Utah State University
Dept. Plants, Soils and Climate
4820 Old Main Hill
Logan UT 84322-4820 US
Tel: 435-797-2233
Send message to Scott Jones

Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Horwath, William R.
Term: Jan 01, 2016 - Dec 31, 2018
2815 Loyola Dr
2815 Loyola Dr.
Davis CA 95618-1632 US
Tel: +1 (530) 219-1755
Send message to William Horwath


2016

S - Soil Physics and Hydrology Division - Officers


Fundamental Soil Science Group SSSA Board Rep.
Horwath, William R.
Term: Jan 01, 2016 - Dec 31, 2018
2815 Loyola Dr
2815 Loyola Dr.
Davis CA 95618-1632 US
Tel: +1 (530) 219-1755
Send message to William Horwath

Chair, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Jones, Scott B.
Term: Jan 01, 2016 - Dec 31, 2016
Utah State University
Dept. Plants, Soils and Climate
4820 Old Main Hill
Logan UT 84322-4820 US
Tel: 435-797-2233
Send message to Scott Jones

Chair Elect, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Ochsner, Tyson E.
Term: Jan 01, 2016 - Dec 31, 2016
371 Ag Hall
Plant and Soil Sciences
Stillwater OK 74078 US
Tel: 405-303-0977
Send message to Tyson Ochsner

Past Chair
Flury, Markus
Term: Jan 01, 2016 - Dec 31, 2016
Washington State University
Crop & Soil Sciences
2606 West Pioneer
Puyallup WA 98371 US
Tel: 253-445-4522
Send message to Markus Flury


2015

S - Soil Physics and Hydrology Division - Officers


Chair
Flury, Markus
Term: Jan 01, 2015 - Dec 31, 2015
Washington State University
Crop & Soil Sciences
2606 West Pioneer
Puyallup WA 98371 US
Tel: 253-445-4522
Send message to Markus Flury

Chair Elect, Soil Physics and Hydrology Division
Jones, Scott B.
Term: Jan 01, 2015 - Dec 31, 2015
Utah State University
Dept. Plants, Soils and Climate
4820 Old Main Hill
Logan UT 84322-4820 US
Tel: 435-797-2233
Send message to Scott Jones

Past Chair
Tuller, Markus
Term: Jan 01, 2015 - Dec 31, 2015
3289 N Bear Spring Trl
Tucson AZ 85745 US
Tel: 152-042-50642
Send message to Markus Tuller


2014

S - Soil Physics and Hydrology Division - Officers


Chair
Tuller, Markus
Term: Jan 01, 2014 - Dec 31, 2014
3289 N Bear Spring Trl
Tucson AZ 85745 US
Tel: 152-042-50642
Send message to Markus Tuller

Chair-Elect
Flury, Markus
Term: Jan 01, 2014 - Dec 31, 2014
Washington State University
Crop & Soil Sciences
2606 West Pioneer
Puyallup WA 98371 US
Tel: 253-445-4522
Send message to Markus Flury

Past Chair
Morgan, Cristine L. S.
Term: Jan 01, 2014 - Dec 31, 2014
2803 Slater Rd Ste 115
Soil Health institute
Morrisville NC 27560-8463 US
Send message to Cristine Morgan


2013

S - Soil Physics and Hydrology Division - Officers


Chair
Morgan, Cristine L. S.
Term: Jan 01, 2013 - Dec 31, 2013
2803 Slater Rd Ste 115
Soil Health institute
Morrisville NC 27560-8463 US
Send message to Cristine Morgan

Chair-Elect
Tuller, Markus
Term: Jan 01, 2013 - Dec 31, 2013
3289 N Bear Spring Trl
Tucson AZ 85745 US
Tel: 152-042-50642
Send message to Markus Tuller

Chair-Elect
Tuller, Markus
Term: Jan 01, 2013 - Dec 31, 2013
3289 N Bear Spring Trl
Tucson AZ 85745 US
Tel: 152-042-50642
Send message to Markus Tuller