Kristin Trippe is a Research Microbiologist with the USDA Agricultural Research Service and a Courtesy Faculty member at Oregon State University. She specializes in applied soil microbiology, soil restoration, and biochar, focusing on microbial processes that enhance agricultural productivity, reduce costs, improve ecosystem services, and present climate solutions. With a Ph.D. in Botany and Environmental Engineering, Dr. Trippe's work integrates biochar applications, soil health, and sustainable land management practices. She is a key contributor to the development of decision support tools for biochar use and has received multiple awards for her research, leadership, and outreach efforts. She is a Board Member of the US BIochar Initiative, the Dry Farming Institute, and is active in the Soil Science Society of America. Outside of science, you can find her playing in soil, finding mushrooms, and listening and making music with her family.
