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Aleksandr G Kavetskiy (PhD)
Soil Dynamics Research
Research Physical Scientist

Phone: (334) 844-4741 ext. 2757
Fax: (334) 844-4740

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Projects
Agronomic and Engineering Solutions for Conventional and Organic Conservation Agricultural Systems in the Southeastern U.S.
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 445395
USDA ARS Research Apprenticeship Program at University of Texas at Arlington - Auburn
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 444804

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Tagged neutron technique for in-situ soil composition determination - (Abstract Only)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Gautam, S., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2024. Tagged neutron technique for in-situ soil composition determination [abstract]. 27th International Conference on the Application of Accelerators in Research and Industry (CAARI) and the 55th Symposium of Northeastern Accelerator Personnel (SNEAP) (CAARI-SNEAP 2024), Fort Worth, Texas, USA, 21-26 July 2024.
Advancements in field measurement of soil composition: Introducing the tagged neutron technique mobile system - (Abstract Only)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Gautam, S., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2024. Advancements in field measurement of soil composition: Introducing the tagged neutron technique mobile system [abstract]. 27th International Conference on the Application of Accelerators in Research and Industry (CAARI) and the 55th Symposium of Northeastern Accelerator Personnel (SNEAP) (CAARI-SNEAP 2024), Fort Worth, Texas, USA, 21-26 July 2024.
Monte-Carlo simulations for soil content determinations on Atlas - (Popular Publication)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2024. Monte-Carlo simulations for soil content determinations on Atlas. SCINet Newsletter, https://scinet.usda.gov/news/newsletter
Carbon analysis of large soil samples using the tagged neutron method: Accounting for radiation attenuation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2024. Carbon analysis of large soil samples using the tagged neutron method: Accounting for radiation attenuation. Applied Radiation And Isotopes. 209:111332. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apradiso.2024.111332.
Soil chemistry determinations using neutron-gamma analysis - (Abstract Only)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A., Gautam, S. 2024. Soil chemistry determinations using neutron-gamma analysis [abstract]. International Soil and Tillage Research Organization (ISTRO), 23-27 September 2024, Virginia Beach, VA.
Soil mapping for carbon sequestration and regenerative agriculture using gamma analysis technology - (Abstract Only)
Torbert III, H.A., Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A. 2024. Soil mapping for carbon sequestration and regenerative agriculture using gamma analysis technology [abstract]. International Soil and Tillage Research Organization (ISTRO), 23-27 September 2024, Virginia Beach, VA.
Measuring and mapping soil moisture in agricultural fields by neutron-gamma analysis - (Abstract Only)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A., Gautam, S. 2024. Measuring and mapping soil moisture in agricultural fields by neutron-gamma analysis [abstract]. International Soil and Tillage Research Organization (ISTRO), 23-27 September 2024, Virginia Beach, VA.
Mobile inelastic neutron scattering (MINS) system - (Abstract Only)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert Iii, H.A. 2023. Mobile inelastic neutron scattering (MINS) system [ABSTRACT]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri, Oct 29 - Nov 1 2023.
Neutron-gamma soil elemental content determination for field mapping - (Abstract Only)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A., Torbert Iii, H.A. 2023. Neutron-gamma soil elemental content determination for field mapping [ABSTRACT]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri, Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2023.
Neutron gamma analysis of soil carbon: post-irradiation physicochemical effects Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2023. Neutron gamma analysis of soil carbon: post-irradiation physicochemical effects. Environmental Technology & Innovation. 31:103219. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2023.103219.
Application of neutron-gamma technologies for soil elemental content determination - (Abstract Only)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2023. Application of neutron-gamma technologies for soil elemental content determination [abstract]. 2nd Global Summit on Earth Science and Climate Change (Adv. ESCC 2023), London, UK, September 14-15, 2023.
Measuring and mapping subsurface soil elemental distribution using neutron-gamma analysis - (Abstract Only)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2023. Measuring and mapping subsurface soil elemental distribution using neutron-gamma analysis [abstract]. 2nd Global Summit on Earth Science and Climate Change (Adv. ESCC 2023), London, UK, September 14-15, 2023.
Application of neutron-gamma technologies for soil elemental content determination and mapping - (Abstract Only)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2023. Application of neutron-gamma technologies for soil elemental content determination and mapping [abstract]. International Conference on Nuclear Engineering Systems, Applications and Innovations (ICNESAI), San Francisco CA. 7-8 June.
Neutron-gamma soil analysis for digital agriculture Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Sargsyan, N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2022. Neutron-gamma soil analysis for digital agriculture. In Shamshiri, R.R., Shafian S., editors. Digital Agriculture, Methods and Applications. Rijeka, Croatia: IntechOpen. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.102128.
Neutron-gamma technologies for carbon sequestration assessments - (Abstract Only)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2022. Neutron-gamma technologies for carbon sequestration assessments [abstract]. 26th International Conference on the Application of Accelerators in Research and Industry and 53rd Symposium of Northeastern Accelerator Personnel (CAARI-SNEAP 2022), Denton, TX. October 30-November 3. In Book of Abstracts: https://caari-sneap.com/home
Effects of soil neutron irradiation in soil carbon neutron gamma analysis - (Abstract Only)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Sargsyan, N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2022. Effects of soil neutron irradiation in soil carbon neutron gamma analysis [abstract]. International Conference on Soil Science and Analysis (ICSSA 2022), New York, NY. Aug. 9-10. In World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology International Journal of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering 16(8). https://publications.waset.org/abstracts/149497/effects-of-soil-neutron-irradiation-in-soil-carbon-neutron-gamma-analysis
Soil mapping for precision agriculture using mobile inelastic neutron scattering technology - (Abstract Only)
Torbert Iii, H.A., Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A. 2022. Soil mapping for precision agriculture using mobile inelastic neutron scattering technology [Abstract]. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland 6-9 November 2022.
Neutron-gamma analysis of soil elements Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Sargsyan, N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2022. Neutron-gamma analysis of soil elements. In Staunton S., Xing, B., editors. Encyclopedia of Soils in the Environment: Reference Module in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences. 2nd Edition. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-822974-3.00017-3.
Measuring and mapping potassium in agricultural fields using gamma spectroscopy Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G., Sargsyan, N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A., Chin, B.A. 2021. Measuring and mapping potassium in agricultural fields using gamma spectroscopy. Inst of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Transactions of Nuclear Science. 68(10):2550-2558. https://doi.org/10.1109/TNS.2021.3109486.
Neutron stimulated gamma ray measurements for chlorine detection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Sargsyan, N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2021. Neutron stimulated gamma ray measurements for chlorine detection. Inst of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Transactions of Nuclear Science. 68(7):1495-1504. https://doi.org/10.1109/TNS.2021.3086327.
Neutron-gamma technology for soil elemental analysis and mapping (part 2) - (Abstract Only)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G., Sargsyan, N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2021. Neutron-gamma technology for soil elemental analysis and mapping (part 2)[abstract]. International Conference on Agricultural Soil Science and Soil Analysis (ICASSSA 2021). San Francisco, CA. Nov 1-2. In XV. 2021 International Research Conference Proceedings. pp. 83-84.
Application of neutron-gamma analysis for determination of C/N ratio in compost - (Abstract Only)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2018. Application of neutron-gamma analysis for determination of C/N ratio in compost [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy Branch Meeting. CDROM.
Applying Monte-Carlo simulations to optimize an inelastic neutron scattering system for soil carbon analysis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2017. Applying Monte-Carlo simulations to optimize an inelastic neutron scattering system for soil carbon analysis. Applied Radiation And Isotopes. 128:237-248. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apradiso.2017.07.003.
Measurements of soil carbon by neutron-gamma analysis in static and scanning modes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A., Torbert Iii, H.A. 2017. Measurements of soil carbon by neutron-gamma analysis in static and scanning modes. Journal of Visualized Experiments. 126:e56270. https://doi.org/10.3791/56270.
Neutron-stimulated gamma ray analysis of soil - (Book / Chapter)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2017. Neutron-stimulated gamma ray analysis of soil. In: Maghraby, A.M., editor. New Insights on Gamma Rays. Rijecka, Croatia: InTech. p. 133-178. doi:10.5772/68014.
Monte-Carlo gamma response simulation of fast/thermal neutron interactions with soil elements - (Abstract Only)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2016. Monte-Carlo gamma response simulation of fast/thermal neutron interactions with soil elements [abstract]. International Conference on Physics: Highlighting Innovations and Challenges in the Field of Physics, June 27-29, New Orleans, LA. CDROM.
Application of the pulsed fast/thermal neutron method for soil elemental analysis - (Abstract Only)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2016. Application of the pulsed fast/thermal neutron method for soil elemental analysis [abstract]. International Conference on Physics: Highlighting Innovations and Challenges in the Field of Physics, June 27-29, New Orleans, LA.CDROM.
Soil carbon analysis using gamma rays induced by neutrons - (Abstract Only)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2016. Soil carbon analysis using gamma rays induced by neutrons. American Society of Agronomy Branch Meeting. CDROM.
"Hot background” of the mobile inelastic neutron scattering system for soil carbon analysis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2016. "Hot background” of the mobile inelastic neutron scattering system for soil carbon analysis . Applied Radiation And Isotopes. 107:299-311. doi 10.1016/j.apradiso.2015.11.012.
In-situ soil carbon analysis using inelastic neutron scattering - (Abstract Only)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2015. In-situ soil carbon analysis using inelastic neutron scattering. Publication No. 722. Combined 71st Southwest Region Meeting/67th Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society. [https://ep70.eventpilot.us/web/page.php?page=Home&project=ACSSESWRM15.
Benchmarking the inelastic neutron scattering soil carbon method Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2016. Benchmarking the inelastic neutron scattering soil carbon method. Vadose Zone Journal. 15(2). doi:10.2136/vzj2015.04.0056.