Dani Or

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Dani Or is a leading figure in soil physics and hydrology, whose work fundamentally reshapes our understanding of water and energy dynamics in porous media. His research spans the critical zone, from the molecular scale of water films to landscape-scale processes, with key contributions in vadose zone hydrology, soil-plant-atmosphere interactions, and the thermodynamics of soil water. Or’s pioneering work on the "invisible subsoil compaction risk under no-till farming" (2025, 5 citations) challenges a cornerstone of conservation agriculture, revealing hidden structural vulnerabilities in no-till soils that could undermine its long-term benefits. This insight is vital for sustainable land management. He has also advanced field-scale sensing with innovations like "MoistureMapper" (2025, 1 citation), an autonomous robot designed for high-resolution soil moisture mapping, bridging the gap between precision agriculture and climate modeling. With a career spanning decades, Or’s research has garnered thousands of citations, establishing him as a foundational thinker in soil science. His work not only explains fundamental processes but also provides practical tools for managing water resources and mitigating soil degradation in a changing climate.