Graham Louis

Bio

Advisor and Program

Debjani Sihi
Crop and Soil Sciences, NC State University

About

I am a soil science student with a deep-rooted interest in environmental systems, driven by a desire to understand and model the biological processes that shape our changing planet. Growing up in Florida’s ecologically diverse landscapes, I developed a fascination with how human activity and natural systems interact—particularly in soils, where microbial life plays a central role in carbon cycling. My academic path has led me to focus on integrating quantitative modeling with biogeochemical research. As a Global Change Research Fellow, I aim to deepen this interdisciplinary work by contributing to research that explores microbial mechanisms of soil carbon persistence and informs land management practices and policy decisions for a more sustainable future.

Research Interests

My research aims to bridge experimental and computational approaches to develop open-source platforms and models that predict ecosystem functions (e.g., formation or loss of soil carbon) under environmental change. My goal is to provide accessible tools for researchers, policymakers, stakeholders, and conservationists to make informed decisions about land use, carbon sequestration, and climate adaptation strategies. Additionally, I aim to integrate precision technologies with soil science to develop sustainable solutions for enhancing soil carbon storage, improving microbial-driven nutrient cycles, and advancing sustainable land-management practices.