Lincoln University of Missouri

http://www.lincolnu.edu

 

Nsalambi Nkongolo, Ph.D., CPag

 

Associate Professor & GIS Lab Manager
Center of Excellence for Geospatial Information Sciences
Office: 306-307 Founders Hall.
Phone:               573-681-5397       
Fax    :573-681-5154
 
Education
 

Post-Doc Fellow
Greenhouse gases and soils, Hokkaido University, JAPAN
2000-02
Post-Doc Fellow
Wastes and volcanic ash soils, National Agric. Center, JAPAN
1997-99
Ph.D.
Soil Science-Soil Physics, Laval University, Quebec, CANADA
1993-96
M.Sc.
Geography-GIS and Cartography, University of North Dakota, ND
1999-01
M.Sc.
Agriculture-Agronomy (Soil fertility), Alcorn State University, MS
1991-92
Dipl. Ing.(M.Sc.)
Agric. Engineering, Faculty Institute of Agronomy, DR-CONGO
1985-87
Dipl. Gradue (B.Sc.)
Gen. Agric., Faculty Inst. of Agron. & Univ. Kisangani, DR-CONGO
1981-85

 
Courses Taught
 

ENV 312
Environmental Methods, Sampling and Data Analysis
Spring
GIS 316
Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems
Fall
GIS 416
Geographic Information Systems Applications
Fall/ Spring
GIS 401
Computer Assisted Cartography
Spring

 
 
CURRENT Research
 
Soil Management Practices and Greenhouse Gases Emissions in Various Ecosystems
The increasing atmospheric concentration of N2O, CH4 and CO2 poses a serious threat to the future of mankind because of these greenhouse gases effect on the global climate and human health. Unfortunately, industrial processes and other anthropogenic activities responsible for N2O, CH4 and CO2 increased rates in the environment will not stop in the next few decades. In addition, although implementation of renewable energy source (which is expected to reduce these gases emissions) is a high priority, it will take some decades before new energy sources become operational. The most apparent alternative that can be immediately implemented to mitigate the increase in atmospheric concentrations of N2O, CH4 and CO2 is to use improved soil management practices. Improved agricultural practices will not only increase carbon sequestration in biomass and soils (which reduce CO2 emission to the atmosphere), but also will enhance the soil sink for atmospheric CH4 and N2O. The objectives of my work on the exchange of N2O, CH4 and CO2 fluxes between agricultural soils and the atmosphere are: (i) to quantify the annual fluxes of N2O and CH4 and CO2 on differently managed soils, (ii) to determine the soil, climatic and management factors controlling these fluxes, (iii) to develop model for predicting N2O, CH4 and CO2 production and emission as function of soil properties, (iv) to develop management strategies to mitigate CO2 emissions and enhance CH4 and N2O consumption in agricultural soils, (v) study the effect of mineral and organic fertilizers sources on N2O, NO, CH4 and CO2 fluxes and (vi) to improve measurement approaches using geospatial technologies
 
Publications (full papers and abstracts)
YEAR 2008
1. Nkongolo, N.V., K. Kuramochi and R. Hatano (2008). Effect of Mechanized Tillage Operations on Soil Physical Properties and Greenhouse Gases Fluxes in Two Agricultural Fields. Res. J. Environ. Sci., 2(2): 68-80. http://www.academicjournals.net/fulltext/rjes/2008/68-80.pdf
 
2. Nkongolo, N.V., K. Kuramochi and R. Hatano. (2008). Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Emissions from a Japanese Lowland Soil Cropped to Onion: I. Spatial and Temporal Variability of Fluxes. Int. J. Agr. Res. (Accepted, under revision). http://scialert.com/ems/papers.php?ref=3
 
3. Nkongolo, N.V., K. Kuramochi and R. Hatano. (2008). Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Emissions from a Japanese Lowland Soil Cropped to Onion: II. Relationship with Soil Chemical Properties. Int. J. Agr. Res. (Accepted, under revision). http://scialert.com/ems/papers.php?ref=3
 
4. Nkongolo, N.V., K. Kuramochi and R. Hatano. (2008). Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Emissions from a Japanese Lowland Soil Cropped to Onion: I. Relationship with Soil Physical Properties. Int. J. Agr. Res. (Accepted, under revision). http://scialert.com/ems/papers.php?ref=3
 
5. Nkongolo, N.V., K. Schmidt, R.M. Paro, N.O. Hoilett, S. J. Adisa and S.S. Johnson. (2008). Improved quantification of CO2, CH4, and N2O fluxes from soil in agricultural fields in central Missouri. J. Env. Mon. Rest. 5:00-00. http://www.jemrest.org/abstracts13v5.htm
 
 
7. Adisa, S.J., N.V. Nkongolo, A. Ikem, K. Schmidt, R.M. Paro, N.O. Hoilett and S.S. Johnson. (2008). Baseline concentrations of trace elements in two agricultural soil depths in central Missouri. J. Env. Mon. Rest. 5:00-00. http://www.jemrest.org/abstracts2v5.htm
 
 
9. Paro, R.M., N.V. Nkongolo, S.S. Johnson, K. Schmidt, N.O. Hoilett and S.J. Adisa. (2008). Soil thermal properties as potential controlling factors for CO2, N2O and CH4 emissions from a secondary forest in central Missouri. J. Env. Mon. Rest. 5:00-00. http://www.jemrest.org/abstracts15v5.htm
 
10. Johnson, S.S. and N.V. Nkongolo. (2008). Monthly trends in CO2, CH4, and N2O emissions and related soil properties in a pasture in central Missouri. Misssouri Academy of Sciences (abstract). http://www.centralmethodist.edu/employee/jgordon/MASCollegiate.htm
 
11. Paro, R.M., N.V. Nkongolo. (2008). Yearly fluctuations of CO2, CH4, N2O and soil thermal properties from soil of a secondary forest in central Missouri. Misssouri Academy of Sciences (abstract). http://www.centralmethodist.edu/employee/jgordon/MASCollegiate.htm
 
12. Plassmeyer, C. and N.V. Nkongolo. (2008). Vegetation type affects the distribution of soil physical properties at Lincoln University Living Laboratory. Misssouri Academy of Sciences (abstract). http://www.centralmethodist.edu/employee/jgordon/MASCollegiate.htm
 
13. Mitchell, L. and N.V. Nkongolo. (2008). Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and soil chemical properties in a pasture. Missouri Academy of Sciences (abstract). http://www.centralmethodist.edu/employee/jgordon/MASCollegiate.htm
 
14. Williams, L. and N.V. Nkongolo. (2008). Soil carbon indices and greenhouse gases (CO2, CH4 and N2O) fluxes in a secondary forest. Missouri Academy of Sciences (abstract). http://www.centralmethodist.edu/employee/jgordon/MASCollegiate.htm
 
15. Gannaway, M. and N.V. Nkongolo.(2008). Short scale elevation affects the distribution of soil nutrients in a pasture. Missouri Academy of Sciences (abstract). http://www.centralmethodist.edu/employee/jgordon/MASCollegiate.htm
 
 
year 2007
1. Nkongolo, N.V., M. Yamada and A. Yamasaki (2007). Response of Cabbage to Depth of Transplanting, Soil Amendment and Water Stress on a Japanese Volcanic Ash Soil. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 2 (5): 214-222. http://academicjournals.org/AJAR/PDF/Pdf2007/May/Nkongolo%20et%20al.pdf
 
2. Nkongolo, N.V., M. Yamada and I. Nakagawa (2007). Spatial Variability Selected Soil Physical Properties and Root Growth of Sweet Corn. J. Env. Mon. Rest. 3:276-285. http://www.jemrest.org/abstracts27v3.htm
 
3. Nkongolo, N.V., M. Yamada and A. Yamasaki (2007). Effect of Animal Manure on the Physical Properties of a Volcanic Ash Soil and Cabbage Growth Response. J. Env. Mon. Rest 3:304-313.
 
4. Nkongolo, N.V., F. Gauthier and J. Caron (2007). Effects of Fresh and Composted Organic Wastes on Media Physical Properties and Growth of Three Ornamental Species. Int. J. Soil Sci., 2 (4) 235-246. http://www.academicjournals.net/fulltext/jss/2007/235-246.pdf
 
5. Paro, R., N. V. Nkongolo, S. Johnson and F. Eivazi (2007). Spatial Variability of CO2, CH4 and N2O fluxes and Soil Thermal Properties of a Secondary Forest Soil in Central Missouri. J. Env. Mon. Rest 3:42-52. http://www.jemrest.org/abstracts25v3.htm
 
6. Johnson, S., N.V. Nkongolo, R. Paro and F. Eivazi (2007). Spatial Variability of Soil Thermal Properties and CO2, CH4 and N2O Emissions from a Pasture in Central Missouri. JEMREST 3:314-322. http://www.jemrest.org/abstracts26v3.htm
 
7. Nkongolo, N.V. and K. Schmidt (2007). Monitoring CO2, CH4 and N2O Emissions from Soil in Agricultural fields in Central Missouri. In Fourth USDA GHG Conference. P. 24 (abstract).
 
8. Nkongolo, N.V., R. Paro and S. Johnson (2007). Quantification of CO2, CH4 and N2O fluxes from a pasture. In Conference Program, 2007 Missouri GIS Conference, p. 29 (abstract). http://www.mgisac.org/MOGIS07/Wrapup
 
9. Nkongolo, N.V., , F. Eivazi, R. Paroand N.O. Holliet (2007). Improved Quantification of CO2, CH4, and N2O Fluxes from Soil in an Agricultural Field. International Annual Meetings, Nov 4-8, New Orleans, LA (abstract). http://crops.confex.com/crops/2007am/techprogram/P35795.HTM
 
10. Nkongolo, N.V., P.N. Noki and F.B. Kapuku (2007). Potential for Carbon Sequestration in the Democratic Republic of Congo Forests. The Global Carbon Project Symposium. Kruger National Park, Skukuza, South Africa, 23-25 August (abstract). http://www.globalcarbonproject.org/global/pdf/GCP-CarboAfrica_Agenda_Aug17.pdf
 
11. Nkongolo, N.V. (2007). Spatial variability of soil properties in Ituri Forest, Democratic Republic of Congo. CARBOAFRICA first annual meetings, Hazyview, Skukuza, South Africa, 25-26 August (abstract). http://www.coraf.org/Actualites/CTFS%20Grants.pdf
 
12. Nkongolo, N.V., F. Eivazi, R. Paro, and N. Omar. (2007). Improved Quantification of CO2, CH4, and N2O Fluxes from Soil in an Agricultural Field. ASA SSSA CSSA International Annual Meetings, Nov 4-8, New Orleans, LA (abstract). http://crops.confex.com/crops/2007am/techprogram/P35795.HTM
 
13. Hoilett, N., F. Eivazi, N.V. Nkongolo and R. Kremer (2007). Understanding the Relationships between Soil Biological Properties and Greenhouse Gas Efflux. ASA SSSA CSSA International Annual Meetings, Nov 4-8, New Orleans, LA (abstract). http://crops.confex.com/crops/2007am/techprogram/P34630.HTM
 
14. Paro, R., N.V. Nkongolo and F. Eivazi (2007). Annual Fluctuations of CO2, CH4 and N2O and Soil Properties in a Secondary Forest of Central Missouri. International Annual Meetings, Nov 4-8, New Orleans, LA (abstract). http://crops.confex.com/crops/2007am/techprogram/P34520.HTM
 
15. Paro, R., N.V. Nkongolo (2007). Fluctuations of CO2, CH4 and N2O Emissions and Soil Thermal Properties from soil in a Secondary Forest in Central Missouri. 43rd Missouri Academy of Science Annual Meetings, April 20-22, St. Joseph, MO (abstract). http://www.missouriwestern.edu/masmeeting/srag.htm
 
16. Johnson, S., N.V. Nkongolo (2007). Fluctuations of CO2, CH4 and N2O Emissions and Soil Thermal Properties from a Pasture in Missouri. 43rd Missouri Academy of Science Annual Meetings, April 20-22, St. Joseph, MO. (abstract). http://www.missouriwestern.edu/masmeeting/srag.htm
 
17. Johnson, S. Nkongolo, N.V. , Paro, R. and F. Eivazi. (2007). Mapping CO2, CH4 and N2O Emissions and Soil Thermal Properties from a Pasture in Missouri. In Conference Program, 2007 Missouri GIS Conference, p. 30. (abstract). http://www.mgisac.org/MOGIS07/Wrapup
 
18. Paro, R., Nkongolo, N.V., Johnson, S. and F. (2007) . Mapping CO2, CH4 and N2O Fluxes from Soil of a Secondary Forest in Central Missouri. In Conference Program, 2007 Missouri GIS Conference, p. 30. (abstract). http://www.mgisac.org/MOGIS07/Wrapup
 
19. Banks, M. L. and N.V. Nkongolo (2007). Spatial analysis of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and soil thermal properties in a pasture. 43rd Missouri Academy of Science Annual Meetings, April 20-22, St. Joseph, MO. (abstract). http://www.missouriwestern.edu/masmeeting/srag.htm
 
20. Gannaway, M. and N.V. Nkongolo (2007). Spatial analysis of Nitrous (N2O) and soil thermal properties in a pasture. 43rd Missouri Academy of Science Annual Meetings, April 20-22, St. Joseph, MO. (abstract). http://www.missouriwestern.edu/masmeeting/colag.htm
 
21. Mitchell, L. and N.V. Nkongolo (2007). Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions and Soil Thermal Properties in a Soybean Field. 43rd Missouri Academy of Science Annual Meetings, April 20-22, St. Joseph, MO. (abstract). http://www.missouriwestern.edu/masmeeting/colag.htm
 
22. Nelson, T and N.V. Nkongolo (2007). Spatial Analysis of Nitrous Oxide (N2O) and Soil Thermal Properties in a Soybean Field. 43rd Missouri Academy of Science Annual Meetings, April 20-22, St. Joseph, MO. (abstract). http://www.missouriwestern.edu/masmeeting/colag.htm
 
23. Heard, D. and N.V. Nkongolo (2007). Mapping Methane (CH4) Emissions and Soil Thermal Properties from a Soybean Field. 43rd Missouri Academy of Science Annual Meetings, April 20-22, St. Joseph, MO. (abstract). http://www.missouriwestern.edu/masmeeting/colag.htm
 
24. Rugelio, J and N.V. Nkongolo (2007). Mapping Carbon Dioxide Emissions (CO2) and Soil Thermal Properties in a Cornfield. 43rd Missouri Academy of Science Annual Meetings, April 20-22, St. Joseph, MO. (abstract). http://www.missouriwestern.edu/masmeeting/colag.htm
 
25. Kohl, M. and N.V. Nkongolo (2007). Spatial Distribution of Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Emissions and Soil Thermal Properties in a Corn Field. 43rd Missouri Academy of Science Annual Meetings, April 20-22, St. Joseph, MO. (abstract). http://www.missouriwestern.edu/masmeeting/colag.htm
 
26. Williams, L and N.V. Nkongolo (2007). Mapping Methane (CH4) Fluxes and Soil Thermal Properties in a Corn Field. 43rd Missouri Academy of Science Annual Meetings, April 20-22, St. Joseph, MO. (abstract). http://www.missouriwestern.edu/masmeeting/colag.htm
 
 
YEAR 2006
1. Nkongolo, N.V. and J. Caron (2006). Pore Space Organization and Plant Response in Peat Substrates. I. Prinus x Cistena. Sci. Res. Essays 1 (3):77-89. http://academicjournals.org/SRE/PDF/Pdf2006/Dec/Nkongolo%20and%20Caron.pdf
 
2. Nkongolo, N.V. and J. Caron (2006). Pore Space Organization and Plant Response in Peat Substrates. II. Dendradethum Ramat. Sci. Res. Essays 1(3): 93-102.
 
3. Nkongolo, N.V. and K. Schmidt (2006). Monitoring CO2, CH4 and N2O Emissions from Soil in Agricultural fields in Central Missouri. In Fourth USDA GHG Conference. P. 24 (abstract).
 
4. Paro, R;  Nkongolo, N.V.; Johnson, S and K. Schmidt (2006). CO2, CH4 and N2O Emission from Soil of a Secondary Forest in Central Missouri. In Annual meetings abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI. (abstract). http://a-c-s.confex.com/crops/2006am/techprogram/P25022.HTM
 
5. Johnson, S. and N.V. Nkongolo (2006). Soil Thermal Properties and CO2, CH4 and N2O Emissions from a Pasture in Missouri.InAnnual meetings abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI. (abstract). http://a-c-s.confex.com/crops/2006am/techprogram/P24864.HTM
 
6. Kohl, M and N.V. Nkongolo (2006). Putting Food “On the Map”: Exploring How GIS Applications Can Benefit Local Food Systems in Mid-Missouri. In 14th Biennial Research Symposium of the Assoc. Res. Directors, Inc., Program and Abstracts, P.170.(abstract)
 
7. Plassmeyer, C and N.V. Nkongolo (2006): Spatial Distribution of Soil Bulk Density, Water and Air Contents at Lincoln University’s Living Laboratory. In 14th Biennial Research Symposium of the Assoc. Res. Directors, Inc., Program and Abstracts, P.47(abstract)
 
8. Kohl, M and N.V. Nkongolo (2006). Putting Food “On the Map”: Exploring How GIS Applications Can Benefit Local Food Systems in Mid-Missouri. In 14th Biennial Research Symposium of the Assoc. Res. Directors, Inc., Program and Abstracts, P.170.
 
9. Nkongolo, N.V. and K. Schmidt. (2006). Monitoring CO2, CH4 and N2O Emissions from Soil in Agricultural Fields in Central Missouri. InAnnual meetings abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI. (abstract)
 
10. Nkongolo, N.V. and K. Schmidt.(2006). Quantifying and Mapping CO2, CH4 and N2O Fluxes from Soil in a Soybean Field. In 14th Biennial Research Symposium of the Assoc. Res. Directors, Inc., Program and Abstracts, P.274 (abstract)
 
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