B.S. (1969), University of Thessaloniki, Greece, Agronomy Department.

M.S. (1978), University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Agronomy Department.

Ph.D. (1982), Auburn University, Department of Agronomy and Soils.

Dr. A.D. (Tasos) Karathanasis is a Professor of Soil Morphology, Classification, Mineralogy and Geochemistry in the Department of Agronomy at the University of Kentucky. He joined the Department in October 1983. He has conducted extensive research and teaching on pedogenic and geochemical processes involved in natural and disturbed terrestrial and wetland ecosystems. He has also performed considerable research on acid-mine drainage quality and the use of constructed wetlands for treating various wastewater effluents. He is the author of more than 100 scientific and professional journal articles dealing with the morphology, geochemistry, mineralogy and classification of hydric and nonhydric soils, as well as water-chemistry-mineralogy relationships in natural and constructed wetlands. He teaches six undergraduate and graduate level sources and two short courses in the area of his expertise.

European Society for Soil Conservation

My teaching philosophy emphasizes discussions on various approaches utilized in problem solving situations with continuous student involvement and guidance. All of my courses include a strong laboratory component combining experimental, analytical, and field evaluations of soil ecosystems. This is accomplished with a variety of field trips to soil sites representing typical examples of soil ecosystems; emphasizing current experimental approaches, designing and conducting research experiments, interpreting the findings , and figuring out the best ways to solve problems. In several of these experimental settings, data manipulation and interpretation are aided by computer modeling and internet information accessibility.