The Honorable Dr. Asmeret Asefaw Berhe, a Professor of Soil Biogeochemistry and Falasco Chair at the University of California, Merced, previously served as Director of the United States Department of Energy’s Office of Science. Dr. Berhe’s pioneering work bridges the disciplines of soil science, geochemistry, global change science, and political ecology. Her research aims to improve our understanding of the soil system’s role in regulating the Earth’s climate and the dynamic two-way relationship between soil and human communities. Dr. Berhe is a passionate advocate for inclusive excellence in science and education. She holds the distinction of being an elected member of the United States National Academy of Engineering and a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union and the Geological Society of America.
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