Full Professor at Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia
Professor Andrey Smagin is a distinguished researcher at Lomonosov Moscow State University, where he serves as Chief Researcher at the Eurasian Center for Food Security. With a profound focus on biogeophysics, soil science, and ecological modeling, he has led over 50 successful projects funded by various scientific foundations and governmental bodies. His research encompasses organic matter dynamics, soil gas exchange, and innovative soil conditioners, contributing significantly to sustainable agricultural practices. An accomplished author, he has published 260 articles, authored 44 monographs, and holds six patents in agricultural technologies. Professor Smagin is an active member of several professional societies and has been recognized with numerous awards for his contributions to the field.
Publication profile:
🎓 Academic Background:
- Professor at MSU (2007)
- Dr.Sc. in Soil Science & Ecology (2004)
- Ph.D. in Soil Science (1992)
- Diploma in Soil Science & Agrochemistry (1987)
🌍 Research Focus:
- Biogeophysics & Soil Physics
Studying the dynamics of soil and ecosystems, including gas exchange and ecological functions.
- Innovative Soil Solutions
Development of soil ameliorants and smart design for sustainable agriculture.
🏆 Achievements:
- Research Projects: Over 50 successful projects supported by various foundations and government contracts.
- Publications: 370 scientific works, including 260 articles in indexed journals and 44 monographs.
- Patents: 6 patents related to agricultural technologies.
🌐 Professional Engagement:
- Editorial Roles: Deputy Editor-in-Chief and board member of several journals.
- Memberships:
- Dokuchaev Soil Science Society
- International Union of Soil Societies
- European Society for Soil Conservation
Publication Top Notes:
- Physically Based Thermodynamic Model of the Water Retention Curve of Soils for the Entire Water Range
Eurasian Soil Science
2024-09 | DOI: 10.1134/S1064229324600234
Contributors: A. V. Smagin
- Organic Capillary Barriers for Soil Water Accumulation in Agriculture: Design, Efficiency and Stability
Agriculture
2024-09-16 | DOI: 10.3390/agriculture14091623
Contributors: Andrey Smagin; Nadezhda Sadovnikova; Victoria Krivtsova; Christina Korchagina; Pavel Krasilnikov
- Hygroscopy as an Indicator of Specific Surface Area in Polymer Materials
Polymers
2024-02-21 | DOI: 10.3390/polym16050593
Contributors: Andrey V. Smagin; Nadezhda B. Sadovnikova
- Kinetic Assessment of the Biodegradability of Gel-Forming Soil Conditioners in Incubation Experiments with Instrumental Monitoring of Carbon Dioxide
Eurasian Soil Science
2023-12 | DOI: 10.1134/S1064229323602056
Contributors: A. V. Smagin; N. B. Sadovnikova; E. A. Belyaeva; K. V. Korchagina; A. A. Kokoreva; V. N. Krivtsova
- Biodegradability of Gel-Forming Superabsorbents for Soil Conditioning: Kinetic Assessment Based on CO₂ Emissions
Polymers
2023-08 | DOI: 10.3390/polym15173582
Contributors: Andrey Smagin; Nadezhda B. Sadovnikova; Elena A. Belyaeva; Christina V. Korchagina
- KINETIC ASSESSMENT OF BIODEGRADABILITY IN GEL-FORMING SOIL CONDITIONERS BASED ON BOD ANALYSIS
Lomonosov Soil Science Journal
2023-08-30 | DOI: 10.55959/MSU0137-0944-17-2023-78-3-36-49
Contributors: A. V. SMAGIN; N. B. SADOVNIKOVA; K. V. KORCHAGINA; E. A. BELYAEVA
- Biodegradation of Aqueous Superabsorbents: Kinetic Assessment Using Biological Oxygen Demand Analysis
Journal of Composites Science
2023-04-14 | DOI: 10.3390/jcs7040164
Contributors: Andrey V. Smagin; Nadezhda B. Sadovnikova; Viktor I. Budnikov
- Gel-Forming Soil Conditioners of Combined Action: Field Trials in Agriculture and Urban Landscaping
Polymers
2022-11-25 | DOI: 10.3390/polym14235131
Contributors: Andrey V. Smagin; Nadezhda B. Sadovnikova; Elena A. Belyaeva; Victoria N. Krivtsova; Sergey A. Shoba; Marina V. Smagina
- Sparsely Cross-Linked Hydrogel with Starch Fragments as a Multifunctional Soil Conditioner
Journal of Composites Science
2022-11-08 | DOI: 10.3390/jcs6110347
Contributors: Leonid O. Ilyasov; Irina G. Panova; Petr O. Kushchev; Andrey A. Belov; Irina A. Maksimova; Andrey V. Smagin; Alexander A. Yaroslavov
- Gel-Forming Soil Conditioners of Combined Action: Laboratory Tests for Functionality and Stability
Polymers
2022-11-01 | DOI: 10.3390/polym14214665
Contributors: Andrey V. Smagin; Viktor I. Budnikov; Nadezhda B. Sadovnikova; Anatoly V. Kirichenko; Elena A. Belyaeva; Victoria N. Krivtsova
- Hygroscopicity of Gel-Forming Composite Materials: Thermodynamic Assessment and Technological Significance
Journal of Composites Science
2022-09-14 | DOI: 10.3390/jcs6090269
Contributors: Andrey V. Smagin; Nadezhda B. Sadovnikova; Elena A. Belyaeva
- Thermodynamic Concept of Water Retention and Physical Quality of the Soil
Agronomy
2021-08-24 | DOI: 10.3390/agronomy11091686
Contributors: Andrey V. Smagin
- Water retention in sandy substrates modified by cross‐linked polymeric microgels and their complexes with a linear cationic polymer
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
2021-08-15 | DOI: 10.1002/app.50754
Contributors: Andrey Smagin; Irina Panova; Leonid Ilyasov; Kazuyoshi Ogawa; Yasuhisa Adachi; Alexander Yaroslavov
- Synthetic gel structures in soils for sustainable potato farming
Scientific Reports
2019-12-09 | DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-55205-8
Contributors: Andrey Smagin; Nadezhda Sadovnikova; Marina Smagina