Dr. Nancy Loria is engaged in research on soil carbon dynamics, soil health management, precision agriculture, climate vulnerability assessment, and sustainable land management. Her work integrates field sampling, laboratory experimentation, proximal sensing, data analytics, and interdisciplinary collaboration to develop practical and sustainable solutions that support farmers, enhance ecosystem health, and address climate and environmental challenges.
She is actively involved in the Carbon Farming Alliance for Research and Management (C-FARM) project, which promotes carbon sequestration across croplands, rangelands, and grasslands in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Her current research emphasizes smartphone-based and handheld proximal sensing technologies for in-situ soil organic carbon assessment, with the goal of developing rapid, low-cost, and field-deployable approaches for soil carbon monitoring.
Dr. Loria has conducted research across diverse agroecological regions, including the Indian Himalayan region and North America, evaluating land management practices that enhance soil health, improve water quality, and support climate-resilient agriculture. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed research articles, book chapters, and one book on Carbon Farming (DoI: 10.1007/978-3-032-00842-8), reflecting her strong commitment to scientific research and outreach. In her leisure time, she enjoys painting, crocheting, home gardening, and traveling to explore nature.