Dr. Christopher Post

 Research Interests

My research interests focus on the use of innovative technologies to answer important scientific questions relating to our natural and built world. Tools range from satellite and UAV based remote sensing to water and terrestrial sensor networks. Specific focus areas include water quality and quantity, urban and production forestry and agriculture production.

 Publications

Mikhailova, E.A., Post, C.J., Schlautman, M.A., Post, G.C., and H.A. Zurqani. 2020. Determining farm-scale site-specific monetary values of "soil carbon hotspots" based on avoided social costs of CO2 emissions. Cogent Environmental Science (In press).

Mikhailova, E.A., Post, C.J., Schlautman, M.A., Post, G.C., and H.A. Zurqani. 2020. The business side of ecosystem services of soil systems. Earth 1(2):15-34.

Zurqani, H.A., Post, C.J., Mikhailova, E.A., Cope, M.P., Allen, J.S., and B.A. Lytle. 2020. Evaluating the integrity of forested riparian buffers over a large area using LiDAR data and Google Earth Engine. Scientific Reports - Nature Research Journal (Nature Publishing Group) 10:14096, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-69743-z

Mikhailova, E.A., Post, C.J., and C.A. Littlejohn. 2020. The role of student interests in creating effective learning experiences in soil science. NACTA Journal (In press).

Mikhailova, E.A., Zurqani, H.A., Post, C.J., and M.A. Schlautman. 2020. Assessing ecosystem services of atmospheric calcium and magnesium deposition for potential soil inorganic carbon sequestration. Geosciences 10(5), 200.

Aktürk, E., Post, C., and E. Mikhailova. 2020. Modeling and monitoring riparian buffer zones using LiDAR data in South Carolina. Environ. Monit. Assess. 192, article number: 350.

Albayrak, R.F., Post, C.J., Mikhailova, E.A., Schlautman, M.A., Zurqani, H.A., Green, A.R., and P. Minerva. 2020. Age and site index evaluations for loblolly pine in urban environments. Urban For. Urban Gree. 47:126517.

Powar, V., Post, C., Mikhailova, E., Cook, C., Mayyan, M., Bapat, A., and C. Harmstad. 2019. Sensor networks for hydrometric monitoring of urban watercourses. Peer-reviewed conference proceeding. 2019 IEEE 16th International Conference on Smart Cities: Improving Quality of Life Using ICT & IoT and AI (HONET-ICT), Charlotte, NC, October 6-9.

Mikhailova, E.A., Groshans, G.R., Post, C.J., Schlautman, M.A., and G.C. Post. 2019. Valuation of total soil carbon stocks in the contiguous United States based on the avoided social cost of carbon emissions. Resources 8(4):157.

INVITED: Mikhailova, E.A., Post, C.J., Gerard, P.D., Schlautman, M.A., Cope, M.P., Groshans, G.R., Stiglitz, R.Y., Zurqani, H.A., and J.M. Galbraith. 2019. Comparing field sampling and soil survey database for spatial heterogeneity in surface soil granulometry: Implications for ecosystem services assessment. Frontiers in Environmental Science, section Soil Processes volume 7, article 128
doi: 10.3389/fenvs.2019.00128

Mikhailova, E.A., Groshans, G.R., Post, C.J., Schlautman, M.A., and G.C. Post. 2019. Valuation of soil organic carbon stocks in the contiguous United States based on the avoided social cost of carbon emissions. Resources 8(3):153.

Zurqani, H.A., Post, C.J., Mikhailova, and J.S. Allen. 2019. Mapping urbanization trends in a forested landscape using Google Earth Engine. Remote Sens. Earth Systems Sci. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41976-019-00020-y

Groshans, G.R., Mikhailova, E.A., Post, C.J., Schlautman, M.A., Cope, M.P., and L. Zhang. 2019. Ecosystem services assessment and valuation of atmospheric magnesium deposition. Geosciences 9(8):331. https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences9080331

Groshans, G.R., Mikhailova, E.A., Post, C.J., Schlautman, M.A., and L. Zhang. 2019. Determining the value of soil inorganic carbon stocks in the contiguous United States based on the avoided social cost of carbon emissions. Resources 8(3):119.

Zurqani, H.A., Mikhailova, E.A., Post, C.J., Schlautman, M.A., and A.R. Elhawej. 2019. A review of Libyan soil databases for use within an ecosystem services framework. Land 8(5):82; https://doi.org/10.3390/land8050082.

INVITED: Mikhailova, E.A., Post, G.C., Cope, M.P., Post, C.J., Schlautman, M.A., and L. Zhang. 2019. Quantifying and mapping atmospheric potassium deposition for soil ecosystem services assessment in the United States. Frontiers in Environmental Science, section Soil Processes, volume 7, article 74. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2019.00074

Mikhailova, E.A., Post, C.J., Schlautman, M.A., Groshans, G.R., Cope, M.P., and L. Zhang. 2019. A systems-based approach to ecosystem services valuation of various atmospheric calcium deposition flows. Resources 8(2):66. https://doi.org/10.3390/resources8020066

Groshans, G., Mikhailova, E., Post, C., Schlautman, M., Carbajales-Dale, and K. Payne. 2019. Digital story map learning for STEM disciplines. Educ. Sci. 9(2):75. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci9020075

Post, C.J., Mikhailova, E.A., Sharp, J.L., Nelson, A.H., Cope, M.P., Hallstrom, J.O., and R.D. Chandler. 2019. Detecting river-scale turbidity disturbance after rainfall using NEXRAD and the Intelligent River. Technical Contribution No. 6409 of the Clemson University Experiment Station. J. Soil Water Conserv. 74:101-110.

Mikhailova, E., Cope, M., Groshans, G., Post, C., Schlautman, M., and L. Zhang. 2018. Contribution of atmospheric deposition to soil provisioning ecosystem services in the contiguous United States: Part 1. Calcium. Conference Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Atmospheric Dust - DUST 2018, Bari, Italy. ISSN: 2283-5954. ProScience 5:58-68.

Groshans, G., Mikhailova, E., Post, C., Schlautman, M., Cope, M., and L. Zhang. 2018. Contribution of atmospheric deposition to soil provisioning ecosystem services in the contiguous United States: Part 2. Magnesium. Conference Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Atmospheric Dust - DUST 2018, Bari, Italy. ISSN: 2283-5954. ProScience 5:52-57.

Mikhailova, E.A., Bryant, R.B., Galbraith, J.M., Wang, Y., Post, C.J., Khokhlova, O.S., Schlautman, M.A., Cope, M.P., and Z. Shen. 2018. Pedogenic carbonates and radiocarbon isotopes of organic carbon at depth in the Russian Chernozem. Geosciences 8(12):458.

Groshans, G.R., Mikhailova, E.A., Post, C.J., Schlautman, M.A., Zurqani, H.A., and L. Zhang. 2018. Assessing the value of soil inorganic carbon for ecosystem services in the contiguous United States based on liming replacement costs. Land 7(4):149.

Mikhailova, E.A., Stiglitz, R.Y., Post, C.J., Pargas, R.P., Campbell, T.M., Payne, K.S., and J.A. Cooper. 2018. Teaching sensor technology and crowdsourcing with Reusable Learning Objects (RLOs). Nat. Sci. Educ. 47:180015.

Stiglitz, R.Y., Mikhailova, E.A., Sharp, J.L., Post, C.J., Schlautman, M.A., Gerard, P.D., and M.P. Cope. 2018. Predicting soil organic carbon and total nitrogen at the farm scale using quantitative color sensor measurements. Technical Contribution No.6558 of the Clemson University Experiment Station. Agronomy 8(10):212.

Cope, M.P., Mikhailova, E.A., Post, C.J., Schlautman, M.A., and P. Carbajales-Dale. 2018. Developing and evaluating an ESRI Story Map as an educational tool. Nat. Sci. Educ. 47:180008.

Chandler, R.D., Mikhailova, E.A., Post, C.J., Moysey, S.M.J., Schlautman, M.A., Sharp, J.L., and M. Motallebi. 2018. Integrating soil analyses with frameworks for ecosystem services and organizational hierarchy of soil systems. Technical Contribution No. 6404 of the Clemson University Experiment Station. Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Anal. 49(15):1835-1843.

Mikhailova, E.A., Post, C.J., Schlautman, M.A., Galbraith, J.M., and H.A. Zurqani. 2018. Usability of soil survey soil texture data for soil health indicator scoring. Technical Contribution No. 6530 of the Clemson University Experiment Station. Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Anal. 49(15):1826-1834.

Post, C.J., Cope, M.P., Gerard, P.D., Masto, N.M., Vine, J.R., Stiglitz, R.Y., Hallstrom, J.O., Newman, J.C., and E.A. Mikhailova. 2018. Monitoring spatial and temporal variation of dissolved oxygen and water temperature in the Savannah River using a sensor network. Technical Contribution No. 6409 of the Clemson University Experiment Station. Environ. Monit. Assess. 190:272.

Mikhailova, E.A., Post, C.J., Chandler, R.D., Cole, S.A., Weaver, J.R., Zurqani, H.A., Cope, M.P., and M.A. Schlautman. 2018. Estimating plant available water in the Ap horizon using geospatial analysis of field and SSURGO data. Technical Contribution No. 6413 of the Clemson University Experiment Station. Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Anal. 49(9):1119-1127.

Groshans, G.R., Mikhailova, E.A., Post, C.J., and M.A. Schlautman. 2018. Accounting for soil inorganic carbon in the ecosystem services framework for the United Nations sustainable development goals. Geoderma 324:37-46.

Zurqani, H., Mikhailova, E., Post, C., Schlautman, M., and J. Sharp. 2018. Predicting the classes and distribution of salt-affected soils in Northwest Libya. Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Anal. 49(6):689-700.

Zurqani, H.A., Post, C.J., Mikhailova, E.A., Schlautman, M.A., and J.L. Sharp. 2018. Geospatial analysis of land use change in the Savannah River Basin using Google Earth Engine. Technical Contribution No. 6620. Int. J. Appl. Earth Obs. Geoinf. 69:175-185.

Mikhailova, E.A., Stiglitz, R.Y., Post, C.J., Schlautman, M.A., Sharp, J.L., and P.D. Gerard. 2017. Predicting soil organic carbon and total nitrogen in the Russian Chernozem from depth and wireless color sensor measurements. Eurasian Soil Sci. 50(12):1414-1419.

Cope, M.P., Mikhailova, E.A., Post, C.J., Schlautman, M.A., McMillan, P.D., Sharp, J.L., and P.D. Gerard. 2017. Impact of extreme spring temperature and summer precipitation events on flowering phenology in a three-year study of the shores of Lake Issaqueena, South Carolina. Technical Contribution No. 6356 of the Clemson University Experiment Station. Ecoscience 24(1-2):13-19.

Cope, M., Mikhailova, E., Post, C., Schlautman, M., and P. McMillan. 2017. Developing an integrated cloud-based spatial-temporal system for monitoring phenology. Technical Contribution No. 6431 of the Clemson University Experiment Station. Ecol. Inform. 39:123-129.

Stiglitz, R., Mikhailova, E., Post, C., Schlautman, M., Sharp, J., Pargas, R., Glover, B., and J. Mooney. 2017. Soil color sensor data collection using a GPS-enabled smartphone application. Technical Contribution No. 6432 of the Clemson University Experiment Station. Geoderma 296:108-114.

Cole, S., Mikhailova, E., Post, C., Privette, C., Schlautman, M., and M. Cope. 2017. Comparing SSURGO data versus geospatial measurements to estimate soil texture and infiltration rate classes in glaciated soils. Technical Contribution No. 6426 of the Clemson University Experiment Station. Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Anal. 48(11):1309-1318.

Hart, S., Mikhailova, E., Post, C., McMillan, P., Sharp, J., and W. Bridges. 2017. Spatio-temporal analysis of flowering using LiDAR topography. Technical Contribution No. 6345 of the Clemson University Experiment Station. J. Geogr. Sci. 27(1):62-78.

Mikhailova, E., Hagan, D., Sharp, J., Allerton, T., Burdette, K., Mealing, V., Ritter, B., Solomons, A., and R. Stiglitz, and M. Schlautman. 2017. Landscape, soil and plant analysis of Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum) invasion in Piedmont region, SC. Technical Contribution No. 6302 of the Clemson University Experiment Station. Commun. Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Anal. 48(9):1068-1077.

Stiglitz, R., Mikhailova, E., Post, C., Schlautman, M., and J. Sharp. 2017. Using an inexpensive color sensor for rapid assessment of soil organic carbon. Technical Contribution No. 6434 of the Clemson University Experiment Station. Geoderma 286:98-103.

Mikhailova, E., Hagan, D., Sharp, J., Allerton, T., Burdette, K., Mealing, V., Ritter, B., Solomons, A., and R. Stiglitz. 2016. Geospatial soil and plant tissue analysis of Sericea Lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata) invasion around Lake Issaqueena, SC. Technical Contribution No. 6303 of the Clemson University Experiment Station. Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Anal. 47(5):630-638.

Mikhailova, E.A., Post, C.J., Sharp, J.L., and B.J. Speziale. 2015. Creative Inquiry in Soil Science: Soil inventory of private lands. Technical Contribution No. 6357 of the Clemson University Experiment Station. Nat. Sci. Educ. 44(1):1-8.

Mikhailova, E.A., Schlautman, M.A., Darnault, C.J.G., Sharp, J.L., Post, C.J., Hall, K.C., Outz, E.V., and M.A. Barfield. 2015. Effects of compost on the chemistry of an urban Upper Piedmont South Carolina soil. Technical Contribution No. 6066 of the Clemson University Experiment Station. Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Anal. 22:2787-2797.

Pilgrim, C.M., Mikhailova, E.A., Post, C.J., Hains, J.J., and S.K. Cox. 2015. Spatial and temporal analysis of lake sedimentation under reforestation. Technical Contribution No. 6270 of the Clemson University Experiment Station. Water Sci. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wsj.2015.05.001

Post, C., Ritter, B., Akturk, E., Breedlove, A., Buchanan, R., Che, C., Fravel, J., Hammett, L., Kirby, T., Mikhailova, E., Qiao, X., Short, J., and M. Stella. 2015. Analysis of factors contributing to abandoned residential developments using remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Technical Contribution No. 6144 of the Clemson University Experiment Station. Urban Ecosyst. 18(3):701-713.

Pilgrim, C.M., Mikhailova, E.A., Post, C.J., and J.J. Hains. 2014. Spatial and temporal analysis of land-cover changes and water quality in the Lake Issaqueena watershed, South Carolina. Environ. Monit. Assess. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wsj.2015.05.001

Mikhailova, E.,Werts, J., Post, C., and G. Ring. 2014. Incorporating a soil science artifact into a university ePortfolio assessment tool. Nat. Sci. Educ. 43:1-6.

Ham, S.A., Mikhailova, E.A., Gering, L.R., Post, C.J., Bridges, W.C., and S.K. Cox. 2013. Temporal analysis of field, SSURGO, and LiDAR derived site indices in the Southeastern US. Soil Science 178(7):325-334.

Mikhailova, E.A., Goddard, M.A., Post, C.J., Schlautman, M.A., and J.M. Galbraith. 2013. Potential contribution of combined atmospheric Ca2+ and Mg2+ wet deposition within the continental U.S. to soil inorganic carbon sequestration. Technical Contribution No. 5687 of the Clemson University Experiment Station. Pedosphere 23(6):808-814.

Mikhailova, E.A., Cherney, D.J.R., Snyder, L.U., Kelly, S.M., Post, C.J., Sharp, J.L., and S.K. Cox. 2013. Evaluation of nutritive value of Pueraria montana (kudzu) during the drought-prone growing season. Technical Contribution No. 5686 of the Clemson University Experiment Station. Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Anal. 44:1-11.

Mikhailova, E.A., Tennant, C.H., Post, C.J., Cicimurri, C., and D. Cicimurri. 2013. Geology museum based learning in soil science education. Technical Contribution No. 5769 of the Clemson University Experiment Station. Nat. Sci. Educ. 42:43-48.

Werts, J.D., Mikhailova, E.A., Post, C.J., and J.L. Sharp. 2013. Sediment pollution assessment of abandoned developments using remote sensing and GIS. Pedosphere 23(1), 39-47.

Feltman, J.A., T.J. Straka, C.J. Post, and S.L. Sperry. 2012. Geospatial Analysis Application to Forecast Wildfire Occurrences in South Carolina. Forests 3(2):265-282.

Chou, C.-Y., B. Song, T. M. Williams, R. L. Hedden, J. D. Culin, and C. J. Post. 2012. Three-dimensional landscape visualization of forest restoration scenarios following disturbances: a case study of southern pine beetle infestation in upper Piedmont of South Carolina. . In: Xi W-M (Ed) Forest Restoration. Tree and Forestry Science and Biotechnology 6 (Special Issue 1), 40-50.

Werts, J.D., Mikhailova, E.A., Post, C.J., and J.L. Sharp. 2012. An integrated WebGIS framework for volunteered geographic information and social media in soil and water conservation. Technical Contribution No. 5902 of the Clemson University Experiment Station. Environmental Management. 49(4):816-832.

Goddard, M.A., Mikhailova, E.A., C.J. Post, M.A. Schlautman and J.M. Galbraith. 2009. Continental United States atmospheric calcium wet deposition and soil inorganic carbon stocks. Technical Contribution No. 5284 of the Clemson University Experiment Station. SSSAJ. 73(3):989-994.

Eidson, G.W., Esswein, S.T., Gemmill, J.B., Hallstrom, J.O., Howard, T.R., Post, C.J., Sawyer, C.T., Wang, K.-C., White, D.L.. 2010. The South Carolina Digital Watershed, International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, ID 970868, 8p.

Adams, N.E., E.A. Mikhailova, M.A. Schlautman, W.C. Bridges, C.H. Newton, L.R. Nelson, K.C. Hall, C.J. Post, S.K. Cox, P.A. Layton, and D.C. Guynn. 2010. Effects of kudzu (Pueraria montana) solarization on the chemistry of an Upper Piedmont South Carolina soil. Soil Sci. 175(2):61-71.

Loeb, S.C, Post, C.J., Hall, S.T. 2009. Relationship between urbanization and bat community structure in national parks of the southeastern US. Urban Ecosystems 12(2), 197-241

Hall, S.T., Post, C.J. 2009. Advanced GIS Exercise: Performing Error Analysis in ArcGIS Modelbuilder. J. Nat. Resour. Life Sci. Educ., 38(1), 41-44.

Hur, J., Schlautman, M.A., Templeton, S.R., Karan, T., Post, C.J., Smink, J.A., Song, H., Goddard, M.A., Klaine, S.J., Hayes, J.C. 2009. Does Current Management of Storm Water Run Adequately Protect Water Resources in Developing Catchments? Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 63(2), 77-90.

Mikhailova, E.A., C.J. Post, A. Koppenheffer, and J. Asbill. 2009. Celebrating Smithsonian Soils Exhibit in the classroom with the State/Representative Soil Project. J. Nat. Resour. Life Sci. Educ. 38:128-132.

Goddard, M.A., Post, C.J., English, W.R., Pike, J.W. 2008. Examining the Impacts of Changing Land Use on Biological Integrity in Streams Using Geographical Information Systems and Statistical Modeling, Aquatic Ecosystem Health & Management 11(2), 230-242.

Sciera, K.L., J. Smink, J. Morse, C. Post, J. Pike, W. English, T.Z. Karanl, J. Hayes, M. Schlautman, S.J. Klaine. 2008. Impacts of Land Disturbance on Aquatic Ecosystem Health: Quantifying the Cascade of Events, Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management 4(4), 431-442.

Newton, C.H., Nelson, L.R., DeWalt, S.J., Mikhailova, E.A., Post, C.J., Schlautman, M.A., Cox, S.K., Bridges, W.C., and K.C. Hall. 2008. Solarization for the control of Pueraria montana (kudzu). Weed Res. 48:394-397.

Mikhailova, E.A., Post, C.J., and D.G. Bielenberg. 2008. Photosynthetic pathway of steppe vegetation and the stable carbon isotope composition of organic matter in the Russian Chernozem. Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Anal. 39:641-651.

Hall, S.T, Post, C.J. 2008. Advanced GIS exercise: Estimating beach and dune erosion in coastal South Carolina. J. Nat. Resour. Life Sci. Educ. 37:49-52.

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