Dr. Barry J. Allred, a retired career professional with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), has been Editor of The Ohio Journal of Science since January 1, 2023.
During the last 24 years, Dr. Allred held positions of Agricultural Engineer with the USDA-Agricultural Research Service and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. A member and volunteer of The Ohio Academy of Science, he has authored or co-authored more than 60 peer-reviewed scientific papers.
Dr. Allred holds a PhD from Oklahoma State University, a master’s degree from Western Michigan University, a master’s degree from Northern Illinois University, and a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University.
He is a registered professional engineer, a licensed professional geologist, and holds a US Federal Aviation Administration remote pilot certificate. His specialties include hydrology, geotechnical and agricultural engineering, geology and geophysics, soil science, and computer modeling.