Nathan Sedghi

Overview

Nathan is a Ph.D. level soil scientist with an environmental science background. His specialties include soil health, cover cropping effectively, water quality, nitrogen cycling, and carbon cycling. Nathan is working with farmers in Chesapeake to help them maintain yields while reducing  environmental impacts.

Education

Degrees

• Doctorate of Philosophy, University of Maryland, Soil and Watershed Science, Jul 2017 - Dec 2021
• Master of Science, Old Dominion University, Biology, Jan 2012 - May 2015
• Bachelor of Science, Old Dominion University, Biology, Aug 2007 - Dec 2011

Experience

Academic appointments

• Associate Extension Agent of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Jun 2022 - present
• Graduate Research Assistant, Environmental Science and Technology, University of Maryland, College Park, Jul 2017 - Dec 2021
• Graduate Teaching Assistant, Environmental Science and Technology, University of Maryland, College Park, Aug 2022 - Dec 2019
• Graduate Research Assistant, Biology, Old Dominion University, Jan 2012 - May 2015
• Weil Lab Manager, Environmental Science and Technology, University of Maryland, College Park, Jul 2017 - Dec 2021
• Graduate Teaching Assistant, Biology, Old Dominion University, Aug 2013 - Dec 2014
• Undergraduate Research Assistant, Chemistry, Old Dominion University, Jan 2010 - Jun 2010
• Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Biology, Old Dominion University, Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

Non-academic employment

• Chemist, Environmental Laboratory, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Aug 2016 - Jun 2017
• Water Quality Specialist, Central Environmental Laboratory, Hampton Roads Sanitation District, Jul 2015 - Sep 2016
• Math and Science Tutor, Wyzant.com, Oct 2010 - Apr 2014
• Physical Science Technician, Environmental Laboratory, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Jun 2012 - Sep 2012