KSU Professor Named Guest Editor for Soil Science Journal

By Blake Jackson

Professor George Fouad Antonious of Kentucky State University’s College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources has been appointed Guest Editor for a forthcoming special issue of the journal Applied Sciences, published by MDPI.

The new edition, titled Soil Pollution and Remediation: Recent Developments and Future Perspectives, 2nd Edition, follows the successful first edition edited by Dr. Antonious in 2022, which focused on soil contaminants and innovative remediation methods. That inaugural volume, Soil Pollution and Remediation: Recent Developments and Future Perspectives, remains available for reference.

“Contaminated soils present risks to ecosystems, food supplies, and human health. Through this special issue we want to provide an international forum where researchers can share the most current findings and practical applications,” said Professor Antonious.

“Through this second edition, the exchange of knowledge across disciplines and across borders is essential if we are to make meaningful progress," Professor Antonious said. "Our goal is not only to identify challenges but also to bring forward the solutions and technologies that will help safeguard soils for generations to come.”

The issue invites submissions of original research articles, reviews, or short communications covering topics such as soil contaminant occurrence and transformation, monitoring techniques, risk assessment, ecological and toxicological impacts, and soil contaminant interactions.

Environmentally friendly remediation strategies and the effects of pollutants on beneficial microorganisms and enzyme activity are also included.

Submissions are open now through January 20, 2026, via the MDPI online system. Accepted papers will undergo peer review and will be published as part of an open-access collection with an Impact Factor of 2.5 and CiteScore of 5.5.

A veteran faculty member at Kentucky State University, Dr. Antonious has published widely on soil science, organic fertilizers, antioxidants, and sustainable agriculture. He is well recognized for his research on soil amendments and bioactive compounds in plants.

Further details, including submission guidelines, are available on the Applied Sciences special issue page: https://www.mdpi.com/si/245628.

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