Eric B Moore

Dr. Eric Britt Moore (Britt) is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Protection at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Dr. Moore directs the UNCW Environmental Soil Science Laboratory with research projects focused on plant-soil interactions, soil water flux, soil carbon management, soil contaminant assessment, and environmental remediation.

Britt's professional experiences include soil science researcher at the USDA-ARS National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment, lecturer of agronomy and environmental science at Iowa State University, agricultural outreach specialist for Iowa State University, and high school science teacher. Britt also works extensively to promote civic empowerment through youth and adult training programs centered on science literacy, environmental awareness, and food autonomy.

Britt's academic training includes a B.S. in Agricultural Science from Truman State University, as well as graduate degrees from Iowa State University, including an M.S. in Crop Production & Physiology, an M.S. in Sustainable Agriculture, a PhD in Sustainable Agriculture, and a PhD in Soil Science with a concentration in Soil Physics.

Education

Ph.D., Soil Science
Iowa State University of Science and Technology

Ph.D., Sustainable Agriculture
Iowa State University of Science and Technology

M.S., Crop Production and Physiology
Iowa State University of Science and Technology

M.S., Sustainable Agriculture
Iowa State University of Science and Technology

B.S., Agricultural Science
Truman State University

Specialization in Teaching

EVS 195- Introduction to Environmental Science
EVSL 195- Introduction to Environmental Science Lab
EVS 380- Environmental Justice Strategies
EVS 484- Agriculture and the Environment

Research Interests

soil water flux
soil carbon management
soil contaminant assessment
environmental remediation
environmental justice
sustainable agriculture

Professional Service

Lower Cape Fear Wildlife (Board Member)
New Hanover County Soil and Water Conservation District
Special Topics Guest Editor - Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

Community Engagement

Equipping Next Generation Agriculture Leaders Program
Duke University Superfund Research Center Community Engagement Core

Honors & Awards

Rising Research Excellence Award
UNCW Recognition of Significant Impact on Graduating Students (2022-2025)