Professional Interests
Conduct research and extension on water and soil quality monitoring, assessment and remediation;
Evaluates nutrient cycling in agricultural and natural ecosystems; and
Develop and implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) for crop production
Education
Ph.D. Environmental Soil Sciences, 1993, University of Maryland
M.S. Soil Chemistry, 1990, University of Georgia
B.S. Soil Science, 1982, Shandong Agricultural University, China
Professional experiences
University of Florida Research Foundation Professor, 2007-2010, Soil and Water Science Department, University of Florida.
Associate Professor: 2003 - present, Soil and Water Science Department, University of Florida.
Assistant Professor: 1997 - 2003, Soil and Water Science Department, University of Florida.
Affiliate Associate Professor: 2000-present, School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Florida
Affiliate Associate Professor: 2005-present, Water Institute, University of Florida
Postdoctoral Research Associate: 1994 - 1996, University of Florida
Professional Affiliations
Soil Science Society of America
Soil and Crop Science Society of Florida
American Society of Agronomy
Florida State Horticultural Society
Interamerican Society of Tropical Horticulture
Professional Association for China’s Environment
Honorary member of Tropical Flowering Tree Society
Contact Information
Yuncong Li
Tropical Research and Education Center
University of Florida, IFAS
18905 SW 280 Street
Homestead, FL 33031
Tel. (305) 246-7001 ext 282
Fax (305) 246-7003
E-mail: Yunli@ufl.edu