Developing and implementing strategies to conserve and restore mangroves. This include research on the impacts of pollution, deforestation, and climate change on mangroves, as well as the development of restoration techniques.

Assessing the ecosystem services provided by coastal wetlands, such as their role in carbon sequestration, and contaminants immobilization. This involve research on the soil features that control these services and the ways in which they can be enhanced.

Developing and implementing techniques to remediate degraded soils, such as those that have been affected by mining or pollution. Mechanisms of soil remediation and the development of cost-effective and sustainable remediation techniques.

Studying the effects of land use change, including deforestation and urbanization, on soil functioning and ecosystem services provision. Investigating how different land management practices impact soil health and fertility can inform sustainable land use planning