Dr Khadiza Begum
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About
Khadiza Begum is a Research Associate at the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Cambridge.
Biography
I am Khadiza Begum, joining the Pellegrini Lab as a Research Fellow, focusing on modelling soil carbon in UK grassland management. I hold an MSc from Brunel University and a PhD from the University of Aberdeen in Environmental Science.
Previous Positions
2024 to 2024 - Research Fellow - University of Aberdeen, Scotland
2021 to 2022 - Ecosystem modeller - Geotree/Mantle Labs Limited, Southampton, England
2018 to 2022 - Research Associate - University of Portsmouth, England
2007 to 2011 - Lecturer in Soil Science - Govt College, Ministry of Education, Bangladesh
Qualifications
2018 - PhD in Environmental Science - University of Aberdeen, Scotland
2012 - MSc - Brunel University of London, England
2001 - MSc in Soil Science - University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
1996 - BSC in Soil Science - University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Research
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Research Overview
My research explores soil organic carbon (SOC) modelling and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in agricultural systems. I have collaborated on UK, European, and Asian projects, advancing SOC and GHG modelling in agroecosystems. My interests include soil carbon sequestration, climate change mitigation, sustainable land management, and nature-based solutions.