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$: Youjun Deng - yjs.hzau.edu.cnyjs.hzau.edu.cn/__local/C/38/AE/37CFD489F6D46... · (CV{Deng p. 1 of 26) D. Research Interests Soil Mineralogy, Clay Mineralogy, Environmental Soil Geochemistry,$
Youjun Deng (Updated: September 12, 2016)

(Associate Professor of Soil Mineralogy)Department of Soil and Crop SciencesTexas A&M University Phone: (979)862-8476Texas AgriLife Fax: (979)845-0456College Station, TX 77843-2474 E-mail: [email protected]

A. EducationPh.D., Soil Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA 2001M.S., Soil Science, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences,

Nanjing, China1991

B.S., Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Huazhong Agricultural Univer-sity, Wuhan, China

1988

B. Employment

B.1. Faculty Member

• Associate professor of soil mineralogy, Department of Soil and Crop Sci-ences, Texas A&M University. College Station, TX

2013–

• Assistant professor of soil mineralogy, Department of Soil and Crop Sci-ences, Texas A&M University. College Station, TX

2007–2013

B.2. Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow

• Division of Earth & Ecosystem Sci., Desert Research Institute, Reno, NV 2007• Dept. Crop and Soil Sci., Washington State University, Pullman, WA 2002–2006• Dept. Soil and Crop Sci., Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 2001–2002

B.3. International Academic Visit• Honorary Research Fellow. 6 months. The Queen’s University of Belfast,

Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK1996

B.4. Research Assistant/Associate

• Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, China 1991–1995

B.5. Graduate Assistant• Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 1996–2001• Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, China 1988–1991

C. Professional Affiliations• Geochemical Society (GCS), Organic Geochemistry Division 2005–• American Geophysical Union (AGU) 2006–• Soil Science Society of America (SSSA); American Society of Agronomy

(ASA)2000–

• American Chemical Society (ACS) 1999–• The Clay Minerals Society (CMS) 1998–• International Association for the Study of Clay Minerals 1998–

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D. Research Interests

• Soil Mineralogy, Clay Mineralogy, Environmental Soil Geochemistry, Biogeochemistry

• Detoxification of biological, organic, and inorganic toxins

• Mutual interactions of organics, biological molecules, microbes, and minerals

• Effect of organic-mineral-microbe interactions on the fate and the transport of nutrients,inorganic, radionuclides, and organic contaminants

• Weathering of minerals under various natural and anthropogenic conditions

• Geochemistry of radioactive wastes and heavy metals

• Theories and applications of advanced spectroscopic and microscopic methods in environmen-tal mineralogy, chemistry, and biogeochemistry

• Theories and molecular dynamic modeling of interfacial reactions of organics and inorganicswith minerals

E. Honors and Awards

• Honorable mention, 4th place of the Top Finishers of the (2012) 6th Reynolds Cup competition(a soil and clay mineral quantification contest), the Clay Minerals Society (2012).

• Best Student Paper award and grant, the Clay Minerals Society (2000).

• Tom Slick Graduate Research Fellowship ($15,000), Texas A&M University (1999–2000).

• Graduate Student Research & Presentation grant, Texas A&M University (2000).

• Best Student Poster Runner-up award and grant, the Clay Minerals Society (1998).

• International Education Study grant, Texas A&M University (1998).

F. Teaching

• Soil Mineralogy (SCSC 626) with online option, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, TexasA&M University. 2016–present (every Fall).

• Soil Mineralogy Lab (SCSC 628), Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M Uni-versity. 2016–present (every Fall).

• Soil Mineralogy with Lab (SCSC 626), Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&MUniversity. 2008 (Spring) and 2009–2015 (every Fall).

• Graduate Student Seminar (SCSC 681), Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&MUniversity. Fall and Spring, 2008–2011.

• Special Topics in Forensic Soil Science (SCSC 489, Dr. Jacqueline Aitkenhead-Peterson andDr. Youjun Deng). Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M University. Fall,2009.

• Environmental Soil Chemistry (Soil-421/521), a conjoint graduate-undergraduate course.Washington State University, Pullman, WA (Spring, 2004).

• Guest lectured “Organic Contaminants” for course Environmental Soil Chemistry, threesemesters, Washington State University, Pullman, WA (Springs, 2003, 2005, 2006).

• Lab part for course Soil Science (Agro-301), two semesters, Texas A&M University, CollegeStation, TX (2000, 2001).


G. Graduate advisory committees

G.1. Committee chair/cochair

Student Degree Major Chair(s) Duration

Hsu, Chun-Chun PhD Soil Science Deng, Y. 2012–Alam, Sabrina Sharmeen PhD Soil Science Deng, Y. 2012–Hu, Chao1 PhD Soil Science Hu, H.; Deng, Y. 2012–Morgan, Luke PhD Soil Science Deng, Y. 2011–Barrientos Velazquez, Ana L. PhD Soil Science Deng, Y; Dixon, JB 2011–2015Sadia, Asma2 PhD Chemistry Hussain, EA; Deng, Y; Jab-

bar, MA.2006-2014

Delarmelinda, ElaineAlmeida3

PhD Soil Sci. Sousa Junior, V.S. de;Deng, Y.

2011–2015

Fashina, Bidemi Tokunbo MS Soil Science Deng, Y; Somenahally, A. 2016–Liu, Lian MS Soil Science Deng, Y 2010–2013Russell, Georgia Andrew MS Soil Science Deng, Y 2010–2012McClure, Roberta J. MS Geology Bruce, H; Deng, Y 2008–2012Barrientos Velazquez, Ana L. MS Soil Science Deng, Y; Dixon, JB 2008–20111Joint training with Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China. Dr. Dengserves as the major advisor at TAMU since 2013.2Joint training with Lahore College for Women University, Pakistan. Dr. Deng serves as themajor advisor at TAMU since 2011.3Joint training with Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, Pernambuco, Brazil. Dr. Dengserves as the major advisor at TAMU since 2013.

G.2. Undergraduate research advising

Student Degree Major Duration

Arteaga, Stacy B.S. Agronomy 2010–2013Oliver, Stephanie M. B.S. Biology 2011Liu, Ellen Jun B.S. Business 2011

G.3. Ph. D. Degree Student Dissertations

1. Barrientos Velazquez, Ana Luisa. The effect of simulated gastric fluid, smectite layer chargeand bentonite characteristics on aflatoxin adsorption. Ph.D. dissertation. Department ofSoil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA. December, 2015.

2. Delarmelinda, Elaine Almeida. Soils developed in the Acre and Solimoes sedimentary basins,south western Amazon. Ph.D. dissertation. Department of Agronomy. Federal Rural Uni-versity of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. Partial research work at Texas A&MUniversity, College Station, TX, February, 2015

3. Sadia, Asma. Estimation and detoxification of aflatoxins. Ph.D. dissertation. Lahore Collegefor Women University, Jail Road, Lahore, Pakistan. Partial research work at Texas A&MUniversity, College Station, TX, February 2014.

4. Ayaz Mehmood. Relationship of parent material and soil genesis with apatite and phosphorusavailability in rainfed region. Ph.D. dissertation. Department of Soil Science, Soil and WaterConservation, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University. Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Partial researchwork at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. October, 2014.


G.4. Master Degree Student Theses

1. Liu, Lian (Angela). Determinative role of exchange cation and charge density of smectites ontheir adsorption capacity and affinity for aflatoxin B1. M.S. thesis. Texas A&M University,College Station, TX, 2013.

2. McClure, Roberta. Mineralogy and geochemistry of Pb, Zn and Ag mine tailings originatingfrom carbonate-rich deposits. M.S. thesis. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 2012.

3. Russell, George Andrew. Detection and quantification of expansive clay minerals in geologically-diverse Texas road aggregate fines. M.S. thesis. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX,2012.

4. Barrientos Velazquez, Ana Luisa. Texas bentonites as amendments of aflatoxin-contaminatedpoultry feed. M.S. thesis. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 2011.

G.5. Undergraduate Student Theses

1. Arteaga, Stacy. Aflatoxin detoxification method combining Mesoamerican nixtamalizationand clay absorption techniques. An Undergraduate Research Scholars thesis. Texas A&MUniversity, College Station, TX, 2013.

G.6. Committee memberStudent Degree Major Chair Duration

Chorghe, Darpan A. M.S. Civil Engineering Chellam, S. 2016–Paul, Jason C. Ph.D. Soil Sci. Schwab, P. A., 2015–Wang, Xiao Ph.D. Bio. Agri. Engineering Huang, Y 2013–Eakin, Autumn. Ph.D. Geology & Geophysics Reece, J. S. 2014–Grajales Saavedra, Javier A. Ph.D. Civil Engineering Little, D. N. Jr. 2014–Liu, Kai-Wei Ph.D. Civil Engineering Dan, Z., Muk-

hopadhyay, A.2010–2015

Rathanayake, Sewwandi Ph.D. Soil Sci. Schwab, P.A. 2013–Kelley, Julie R. Ph.D. Soil Sci. Morgan, C. 2013–2015Holder, Lauren Ph.D. Geology Herbert, BE 2011–Howard, Keya J. Ph.D Soil Sci. Karthikeyan,

R., Gentry, T.2012–

Pitre, Brandon T. MS Civil Engineering Zollinger, D.G. 2011–2012Hu, He MS Electrical Engineering Zou, J. 2010–2012Musharova, Darya A MS Petroleum Engineering Hasr-El-Din, H. 2010–2012Sousa, Brittany Nicole MS Soil Science Gentry, T. 2010–Florey, Jim D. MS Soil Science Gentry, T. 2010–2012Peddi, Phani Kumar MS Bio. Agri. Engineering Huang, Y 2008–2011Marroquin-Cardona, Alicia PhD Toxicology Phillips, TD 2007–2011Yu, Hongxu MS Bio. Agri. Engineering Huang, Y 2007–2010Bangira, Courage PhD Soil Science Loeppert, RH 2007–2010Harvey, Omar R. PhD Water Management Herbert, BE 2007–2010

G.7. Graduate/Undergraduate Student Awards and Grants in the Soil Mineralogy Group

1. Fashina, Bidemi Tokunbo. 2016. Borlaug International Scholars award. $10,000 (stipend)+$10,000(educational expense). Borlaug International Scholars Program.


2. Alam, S. S. 2015. J.B. Dixon Award for best graduate student presentation in Soil Mineralogy.$500. Alam∗, S. S. and Y. Deng. Reducing protein’s interference from fermentation solutionand subsequent increasing of aflatoxin B1 adsorption by surface modified smectite. ASA,CSSA, and SSSA 2015 International Annual Meetings. Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Nov.15-18. 2015.

3. Hsu, C.-C., 2015. Student Research Grant from the Clay Minerals Society (CMS), $3,000.Selecting and modifying clays and layered double hydroxides to bind fumonisin, ochratoxina, zearalenone, and deoxynivalenol.

4. Hsu, C.-C., Student presentation travel grant $1,500. The Clay Minerals Society. Hsu, C.-C.and Y. Deng. Synthesis and modify layered double hydroxides (LDHs) as mycotoxin binders.Euroclay 2015. Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. July 5-10, 2015.

5. Alam, S. S. 2015. Student Research Grant from the Clay Minerals Society (CMS), $3,000.Smectitic clays as aflatoxin binders in detoxification of distiller’s grain with solubles duringbiofuel production

6. Morgan, L. 2015. Tom Slick Graduate Research Fellowship Award ($25,000 stipend+$5,437tuition). College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University. College Station,TX 77843.

7. Barrientos Velazquez, A. L. 2013. J.B. Dixon Award for best graduate student presentationin Soil Mineralogy. $500. Barrientos-Velazquez∗ , A.L., A. Marroquin-Cardona, L. Liu∗, J.B.Dixon, and Y. Deng. Evaluate the effect of smectite’s layer charge density and origin onits adsorption for aflatoxin. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA 2013 International Annual Meetings.Tampa, Florida, USA. Nov. 3-6. 2013.

8. Hsu, C.-C., 2013. Third Place, Poster Presentation from the Clay Minerals Society. Hsu, C.-C., Y. Deng, L. Liu, and J.B. Dixon. Modify smectites to increase their adsorption capacitiesfor zearalenone. 50th Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society. University of Illinois inUrbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA. October 6-10, 2013.

9. Alam, S.S. Student presentation travel grant $900. The Clay Minerals Society. Alam, S.S.,L. Liu, J. B. Dixon, and Y. Deng. Removal of aflatoxin by smectite from simulated and realfermentation solutions during biofuel production. 50th Annual Meeting of The Clay MineralsSociety. University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA. October 6-10, 2013.

10. Morgan, L. Student presentation travel grant $1000. The Clay Minerals Society. Morgan,L., M. Newville, S.-L. Wang, R. McClure, and Y. Deng. Mineralogical and chemical spe-ciation of arsenic-bearing nano-phases in original and oxidized mine tailings in a limestoneenvironment. 50th Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society. University of Illinois inUrbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA. October 6-10, 2013.

11. Alam, S. S. 2013. Student Research Grant from the Clay Minerals Society (CMS), $2,000.Smectitic clays as aflatoxin binders in detoxification of distiller’s dried grain solubles duringbiofuel production.

12. Arteaga, Stacy. 2013. The 2nd place for the Undergraduate poster presentation underEarth Sciences in Student Research Week. Poster: Aflatoxin detoxification method combin-ing Mesoamerican nixtamalization and clay absorption techniques. Texas A&M University,College Station, TX, 2013.

13. Barrientos Velazquez, A. L. 2012. Joe B. and Martha Dixon Soil Mineralogy Scholarship.$5,000.

14. Morgan, L. 2012. Graduate Student Research and Presentation Grant, $400 for travel ex-penses. The Association of Former Students and the Office of Graduate Studies, Texas A&M


University. Morgan∗, L. and Y. Deng. Mineralogical characterization of mine tailings con-taining arsenic from Zimapan, Mexico. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA 2012 International AnnualMeetings. Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. October 21-24. 2012.

15. Barrientos Velazquez, A. L. 2012. Tom Slick Graduate Research Fellowship Award ($24,975stipend+$5,437 tuition). College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University.College Station, TX 77843.

16. Morgan, L. 2012. Student presentation travel grant $1,000. The Clay Minerals Society.Morgan, L. and Y. Deng. Characterization of arsenic-bearing minerals in mine tailings fromZimapan, Mexico. 49th Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society. Golden, Colorado,USA. July 7-11, 2012.

17. Sadia, A. 2012. Student presentation travel grant $1,500. The Clay Minerals Society. (1) Sa-dia, A., Y. Deng, and L. Dykes. Aflatoxin degradation on smectite at elevated temperatures.49th Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society. Golden, Colorado, USA. July 7-11, 2012.and (2) Sadia, A., Y. Deng, and J. B. Dixon, E. A. Hussain, and M. A. Jabbar. Evaluation ofPakistan bentonites for aflatoxin detoxification. 49th Annual Meeting of The Clay MineralsSociety. Golden, Colorado, USA. July 7-11, 2012.

18. Barrientos Velazquez, A. L. 2011. The Best Poster Presentation. The Clay Minerals Soci-ety. Barrientos-Velazquez, A.L., A. Marroqun-Cardona, J.B. Dixon and Y. Deng. Effects ofcharge origin and octahedral cations of smectites on their selectivity and adsorption capacityfor aflatoxin. 48th Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society Stateline, Nevada, USA.September 24-29, 2011.

19. Russell, A. 2011. Travel Grant $900. The Clay Minerals Society. Russell, A. Y. Deng, P.Harris, A. Mukhopadhyay. Clay mineralogy of aggregates used in Texas concrete, bituminousmixes, and chip seals. 48th Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society Stateline, Nevada,USA. September 24-29, 2011.

20. Barrientos Velazquez, A. L. 2011. Travel Grant $500. The Clay Minerals Society. Barrientos-Velazquez, A. L., A. Marroqun-Cardona, J. B. Dixon and Y. Deng. Effects of charge originand octahedral cations of smectites on their selectivity and adsorption capacity for aflatoxin.48th Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society Stateline, Nevada, USA. September 24-29,2011.

21. Luke M. 2011. The Larry and Glady Wilding Study Abroad scholarship. $5,000.

22. McClure, Roberta J. 2010. Joe B. and Martha Dixon Soil Mineralogy Best Student Pre-sentation Award ($500). Mineralogical changes and heavy metal release during oxidation ofAs-containing sulfide mine tailings in Zimapan, Mexico. McClure, R. J., Y. Deng, R. Loep-pert, B. E. Herbert, R. Carrillo-Gonzalez, and C. Gonzalez Chavez. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA2010 International Annual Meetings. Long Beach, California, USA. October 31-November 4.2010

23. Barrientos Velazquez, A. L. 2010. Joe B. and Martha Dixon Soil Mineralogy Travel Grant($500). Texas bentonites as an amendment of aflatoxins in poultry feed. Barrientos Velazquez,A.L., J. Fowler, R. Kakani, A. Haq, C.A. Bailey, M.G. Tenorio Arvide, Y. Deng, and J.B.Dixon. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA 2010 International Annual Meetings. Long Beach, California,USA. October 31-November 4. 2010

24. Barrientos Velazquez, A. L. 2009. The Clay Minerals Society Student Travel Award ($500)Aflatoxin adsorption influenced by adsorbent mineralogy. Barrientos Velazquez, A. L., Y. Deng,and J. B. Dixon. In 46th Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society . Billings, Montana,June 5-11, 2009.


25. Barrientos Velazquez, A. L. 2009. Fourth Place Graduate Student Presentation, The ClayMinerals Society ($25). Aflatoxin adsorption influenced by adsorbent mineralogy. Barrien-tos Velazquez, A. L., Y. Deng, and J. B. Dixon. In 46th Annual Meeting of The ClayMinerals Society . Billings, Montana, June 5-11, 2009.

26. Barrientos Velazquez, A. L. 2009. First Place Poster Presentation ($750). Aflatoxin ad-sorption by bentonites from contemporary mine sites in Texas. Barrientos Velazquez, A. L.,Y. Deng, and J. B. Dixon. Texas A&M University and Industry Consortium (UIC) 2009meeting. College Station, Texas, April 28, 2009..

27. Barrientos Velazquez, A. L. 2009. First Place Graduate Research Poster Presentation ($500).Aflatoxin adsorption by bentonites from contemporary mine sites in Texas. Barrientos Velazquez,A. L., Y. Deng, and J. B. Dixon. 2009 Texas A&M AgriLife Conference. College Station,TX. January 12-16, 2009.

28. Barrientos Velazquez, A. L. 2008. Second Place Poster Award, Texas Plant Protection Asso-ciation (TPPA). Aflatoxin adsorption by bentonites from contemporary mine sites in Texas.Barrientos Velazquez, A. L., Y. Deng, and J.B. Dixon. 2008 Texas Plant Protection Confer-ence. College Station, TX. December 3-4, 2008.

29. Barrientos Velazquez, A. L. 2008. Joe B. and Martha Dixon Soil Mineralogy Best StudentPresentation Award ($500). Aflatoxin adsorption by bentonites from contemporary minesites in Texas. Barrientos Velazquez, A. L., Y. Deng, and J. B. Dixon. 2008 Join AnnualMeeting, The Geological Society of America, SSSA-ASA-CSSA, and Gulf Coast Associationof Geological Societies. Houston, Texas, October 5-9, 2008.

H. Research Activities

H.1. Mentor for postdoctoral research associate

Name Area PhD. Institute Duration

Tenorio Arvide, Maria G. Environ. Sci. Autonomous Univ. of Puebla 2009–2011

H.2. Host for international sabbatical scholars


Name Area Institute Duration

Delarmelinda, Elaine Almeida Soil Sci. Federal Rural Univ. of Pernam-buco, Brazil

2014 (6 months)

Gan, Fangqun Soil Sci. Jiangsu Open Univ., China 2013–2014Hu, Chao Soil Sci. Huazhong Agri. Univ. China 2013 (6 months)Tenorio Arvide, Maria G. Soil Sci. Autonomous Univ. of Puebla 2012 (1 month)Aguilar Xicohtencatl, Sergio A. Soil Sci. Autonomous Univ. of Puebla 2012 (1 month)Arreola A Flores, Daniela, P. Soil Sci. Autonomous Univ. of Puebla 2012 (1 month)Mehmood, Ayaz Soil Sci. Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agricul-

ture University, Pakistan2012

Sadia, Asma Chemistry Lahore College for Women Univer-sity, Pakistan

2011-2012

Zhang, Haibo Soil Sci. Institute of Soil Sci. ChineseAcademy of Sci.

2011-2012

Waseem, Muhammad Soil Sci. Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agricul-ture University, Pakistan

2010-2011

Hu, Hongqing Soil Sci. Huazhong Agricultural Univ. 2010Moslehuddin, A. Zofar. M. Soil Sci. Bangladesh Agricultural Univ. 2007-2008Gonzalez-Chavez, Carman. Soil Sci. Colegio de Postgraduados, Mexico 2007-2008Carrillo Gonzalez, R. Soil Sci. Colegio de Postgraduados, Mexico 2007-2008

I. Grants and Contracts

I.1. External Grants

1. Direct determination of cement composition by X-ray diffraction. Mukhopadhyay, A., Y. Deng,K.-W. Liu. Texas Department of Transportation. $316,431. September 1, 2016–August 31,2018. Competitive.

2. Investigating the unconfined aquifer as the source of low-pH in surface waters at Oak HillMine. Schwab, A. P., P. Knappett, T. Gentry, and Y. Deng. Luminant. $195,542. September1, 2015–December, 31, 2017. Competitive.

3. Structure and surface physicochemistry of minerals. He, H., and 10 more collaborators in-cluding Y. Deng. State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs, P. R. China and ChineseAcademy of Sciences. Chinese Yuan (RMB) 300,000 for 2014, RMB 3,000,000 each year forthe next 4 years. Competitive.

4. Relation between the structure of a new cucurbituril polymer and its adsorption for antibi-otics. Liu, Y., Y. Deng, H. Sun. National Natural Science Foundation of China. RMB860,000.January 1, 2015–December 31, 2018. Competitive.

5. Screen and modify local bentonite clays to detoxify aflatoxin for food, feed, and biofuel pro-duction. Deng, Y., Q. Huang, K. McInnes, J. M. Awika, M. Szczerba, and L. M. Perez. TexasA&M University– National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Joint Research Pro-gram. $25,000+RMB50,000. September 1, 2013–December 31, 2014. Competitive.

6. Poorly crystalline nanoparticles formed in acid mine drainages and their effects on arsenic spe-ciation, transformation, and transport in a limestone environment. Deng, Y., M. A. Armienta,P. A. Schwab, M. Newville, and F. M. Romero. Texas A&M University-CONACYT Collab-orative Research Grant Program. $24,000. September 1, 2013–December 31, 2014. Compet-itive.

7. Using southern states bentonites to remove aflatoxins during biofuel production and optimiz-ing bentonite incorporation methods into animal feed contaminated with aflatoxins. Aflatoxin


Mitigation Center of Excellence, Aflatoxin Research Program (2013). Deng, Y. J. B. Dixon,C. A. Bailey, G. Wu, Y. Qian, T. D. Phillips, T. S. Isakeit, D. L. Hesterberg, M. Szcerba.$50,000 for April 1, 2013–March 31, 2014. Competitive.

8. Evaluation and optimization of the uses of smectitic clays from the southern states as aflatoxinbinders in detoxification of contaminated corn and DDGS. 2011. Aflatoxin Mitigation Centerof Excellence, Aflatoxin Research Program (2012-2013). Deng, Y. J. B. Dixon, C. A. Bailey,G. Wu, Y. Qian, T. D. Phillips, T. S. Isakeit, D. L. Hesterberg, M. Szcerba. Granted $41,667for 2012. Competitive.

9. Use of silver nanoparticles for nematode control on the bermudagrass putting green. UnitedStates Golf Association, Turfgrass and Environmental Research. Jo, Y.-K., J. L. Starr, andY. Deng. $20,000. Duration: 2012-2013. Competitive.

10. Detoxify aflatoxins by integrating Mexican food processing traditions and advances in newfindings on clay-mycotoxin interactions. Deng, Y., M. G. Tenorio Arvide, J. M. Awika, T.Isakeit, J. B. Dixon, P. Valencia Quintan, and M. Valera Perez. Texas A&M University-Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologıa (CONACYT, Mexico): Collaborative ResearchGrant Program. $24,000. Duration: 09/01/2011-08/31/2012. Competitive.

11. Optimization of quantity and incorporation methods of bentonites in animal feeds as anaflatoxin amendment. Dixon, J. B., Y. Deng, C. A, Bailey, G. Wu, and P. M. Imerman.2011. National Corn Growers Association. $45,000. Duration: 2011-2012. Invited proposal.

12. Optimize the efficiency of smectites in detoxifying aflatoxins in animal feeds. Deng, Y., J. B.Dixon, and C. A. Bailey. 2010. Texas Corn Producers Board. $15,000. Duration: 01/2011-12/2011. Competitive.

13. Aflatoxin analysis and animal evaluation of distillers dried grains with solubles. Dixon, J. B.,Y. Deng, C. A, Bailey, G. Wu, and P. M. Imerman. 2010. National Corn Growers Association.$45,000. Duration: 2010-2011. Invited proposal.

14. Performance and Consistency of two Texas bentonites as atoxigenic adsorbents of aflatoxinand fumonisin in poultry feed. Dixon, J. B., Y. Deng, C.A, Bailey. 2009. Texas CornProducers Board. $12,500. Duration: 04/2010-03/2011. Competitive.

15. Treatments for clays in aggregates used to produce cement concrete, bituminous materi-als and chip seals. 2009. Texas Department of Transportation. Harris, P., A. Wimsatt,A. Mukhopadhyay, and Y. Deng. $390,755. Duration: 09/2009-08/2012. Competitive.

16. Establishing the criteria for evaluating smectite clay to bind aflatoxin in animal feed as amanagement alternative. 2008. Texas Corn Producers Board. Dixon, J. B., Y. Deng, andC. A. Bailey. $20,000. Duration: 04/2009-03/2010. Competitive.

17. Establishing the criteria for evaluating smectite clay to bind aflatoxin in animal feed as amanagement alternative. 2007. Texas Corn Producers Board. Dixon, J. B., Y. Deng, andC. A. Bailey. $20,000. Duration: 04/2008-03/2009. Competitive.

I.2. Internal Grants

1. Detoxification of mycotoxins during biofuel production. Deng, Y., T. Gentry, J. B. Dixon, S.C. Capareda, and T. S. Isakeit. 2009. Texas AgriLife Research Bioenergy Initiative Program.$120,000. Duration: 09/2009–08/2011. Competitive.

2. A unified approach (chemical, plant, microbial) for optimized revegetation of metal con-taminated soils. Texas A&M University-CONACyT: Collaborative Research Grant Pro-gram. Loeppert, R. H., R. Carrillo Gonzalez, Y. Deng, T. Gentry, C. Gonzalez-Chavez,and C. Hernandez-Rodriguez. 2009. $24,000. Duration: 08/2009–08/2010. Competitive.


3. PUF fund for a Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR). 2009. Deng, Y. $26,290.Texas AgriLife.

I.3. Awarded National Laboratory User Facility Proposals

1. Characterizing mineral and chemical species of arsenic-containing colloids and nanoparticlesin acid mine drainage occurred on limestone sediments. 2011 Argonne National Laboratory.Advanced Photon source general user proposal (Id: 25047). Advanced Photon Source beam-line (13-ID-GSECARS/20-ID-XOR/PNC) beam time. Deng, Y. and M. Newville. Competi-tive. Granted 6-shifts of beam time.

2. Variable-temperature MAS NMR spectroscopic study of incorporated and sorbed 133Cs and23Na in zeolitic minerals. 2003. Pacific Northwest National Lab, EMSL User Facility Pro-gram. Granted access to NMR instruments. Deng, Y. Competitive.

3. Solid state NMR of 133Cs incorporated into and adsorbed on colloids formed in soils reactedwith Hanford Tank Waste Solutions. 2002. Pacific Northwest National Lab, EMSL UserFacility Program. Granted access to NMR instruments. Deng, Y. Competitive.

4. High-resolution transmission electron microscopic evidences of stacking faults in zeolitic min-erals formed in Hanford sediments reacted with simulated tank waste solutions. 2002. PacificNorthwest National Lab, EMSL User Facility Program. Granted access to HRTEM andFESEM. Deng, Y. Competitive.

5. Morphology of colloids formed in soils reacted with simulated Hanford Waste Tank solutionsand the distribution of incorporated and adsorbed cesium in the colloids. 2002. PacificNorthwest National Lab, EMSL User Facility Program. Granted access to FESEM instru-ment. Deng, Y. Competitive.

I.4. Sources of Research Funding and Support

• Aflatoxin Mitigation Center of Excellence

• U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratories (PNNL and ANL)

• U.S. National Corn Growers Association

• National Natural Science Foundation of China

• United States Golf Association

• Texas AgriLife Bioenergy Initiatives Program

• Texas Department of Transportation

• Texas Corn Producers Board

• Texas A&M University-CONACYT: Collaborative Research Grant Program

• Texas AgriLife PUF fund

• Special Nutrients Inc.

• Texas AgriLife Research

• Dixon Soil Mineralogy Endowment

J. Disclosures of Inventions, Patents

1. Zou, J., Y. Deng, H. Hu, and A. Garcia-Uribe. Method and system for detection of aflatoxin.Patent application for Letters Patent of the United States, filed on May 22, 2014 as U.S.Application No. 14/284,774.

2. Zou, J., Y. Deng, H. Hu, and A. Garcia-Uribe. Smectite-polymer nanocomposite sensors forrapid and low-cost quantitative detection of aflatoxins. TAMUS-3504. October, 2011.


3. Deng, Y. and M. G. Tenorio Arvide. Automation of size fractionation to extract clays andsilts. The Texas A&M University System Disclosure of Invention. TAMUS-3366. March 14,2011.

K. Publications and Scholarly Work

K.1. Books

1. Dixon, J. B., A. L. Barrientos Velazquez, and Y. Deng, (editors), Aflatoxin Control: Safe-guarding Animal Feed with Calcium Smectite, pages 67. American Society of Agronomy andSoil Science Society of America, Madison, Wisconsin, USA. 2014.

K.2. Book Chapters

2. Deng, Y., L. Liu, A. L. Barrientos Velazquez, M. Szczerba, and J. B. Dixon. Interactions ofaflatoxin B1 with smectites: interlayer accessibility, bonding mechanisms, and size matching.In J. B. Dixon, A. L. Barrientos Velazquez, and Y. Deng, editors, Aflatoxin Control: Safe-guarding Animal Feed with Calcium Smectite, pages 27–43. American Society of Agronomyand Soil Science Society of America, Madison, Wisconsin, USA. 2014.

3. Barrientos Velazquez, A. L., Y. Deng,, and J. B. Dixon. Methods of analysis used in selectingsmectite adsorbents. In J. B. Dixon, A. L. Barrientos Velazquez, and Y. Deng, editors,Aflatoxin Control: Safeguarding Animal Feed with Calcium Smectite, pages 17–26. AmericanSociety of Agronomy and Soil Science Society of America, Madison, Wisconsin, USA. 2014.

4. Dixon, J. B., Barrientos Velazquez,A. L., and Y. Deng,. Introduction. In J. B. Dixon, A.L. Barrientos Velazquez, and Y. Deng, editors, Aflatoxin Control: Safeguarding Animal Feedwith Calcium Smectite, pages iv–Viii. American Society of Agronomy and Soil Science Societyof America, Madison, Wisconsin, USA. 2014.

5. Deng, Y. and J. B. Dixon. Soil organic matter and organic-mineral interactions. In J. B.Dixon and D. G. Schulze, editors, Soil Mineralogy with Environmental Applications, volume 7of Soil Science Society of America Book Series, pages 69–107. Soil Science Society of America,Inc., Madison, Wisconsin, USA. 2002.

K.3. Publications in Journals (refereed)∗,†,♯

6. Hu, C., H.∗, Y. Deng, H. Hu, Y. Duan, and Kun, Z. Adsorption and intercalation of lowand medium molar mass chitosans on/in the Na-montmorillonite. International Journal ofBiological Macromolecules. 92, 1191–1196. 2016.

7. Hu, C. ∗, H. Hu, J. Zhu, Y. Deng, and C. Li. Adsorption of Cu2+ on montmorillonite andchitosan-montmorillonite composite toward acetate ligand and the pH dependence. Water,Air, & Soil Pollution. 227, 362 (10 pages). doi:10.1007/s11270-016-3067-9. 2016.

8. Barrientos Velazquez∗, A. Marroquin Cardona, L. Liu, T. Phillips, and Y. Deng. Influence oflayer charge origin and layer charge density of smectites on their aflatoxin adsorption. AppliedClay Science (available online). 2016.

9. Sadia, A∗. L. Dykes, and Y. Deng. Transformation of adsorbed aflatoxin B1 on smectite atelevated temperatures. Clays and Clay Minerals 64, 220–229. 2016.

∗Graduate student chaired/co-chaired as major professor, †graduate student advised as committee member, and♯ Postdoctoral research associate supervised.


10. Hsu, L.-C., K.-Y. Chen, Y.-T. Chan, Y. Deng, C.-E. Hwang, Y.-T. Liu, S.-L. Wang, W.-H.Kuan, and Y.-M. Tzou. Catalytic oxidation and removal of arsenite in the presence of Feions and zero-valent Al metals. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 317: 237–245. 2016.

11. J. Zuo, Q. Fu, X. Su, Y. Liu, J. Zhu, H. Hu, and Y. Deng. Effects of phosphate and citricacid on Pb adsorption by red soil colloids. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy.DOI: 10.1002/ep.12301. 35(4), 969–974. 2016.

12. T.-W. Tzeng, T.-W., Y.-T. Liu, Y. Deng, Y.-C. Hsieh, C.-C. Tan, S.-L. Wang, and Y.-M.Tzou. Removal of sulfamethazine antibiotics using cow manure-based carbon adsorbents.International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. doi:10.1007/s13762-015-0929-4. 13(3): 973–984. 2016.

13. Barrientos Velazquez∗, A. L., S. Arteaga, J. B. Dixon, and Y. Deng. The effects of pH, pepsin,exchange cation, and vitamins on aflatoxin adsorption on smectite in simulated gastric fluids.Applied Clay Science. 120, 17–23. doi:10.1016/j.clay.2015.11.014. 2016.

14. Alam∗, S., Y. Deng, and J. B. Dixon. Minimal interference of glucose and ethanol on aflatoxinB1 adsorption by smectites. Applied Clay Science. 104, 143–149. doi:10.1016/j.clay.2014.11.022. 2015.

15. Mehmood∗, A., M. S. Akhtar, Y. Deng, J. B. Dixon, M. Imran, and S. Rukh. Iron oxidesminerals in soils derived from different parent materials. International Journal of Plant &Soil Science. 5(2), 110-116. DOI: 10.9734/IJPSS/2015/14384. 2015.

16. Lee, K.-M., J. Davis, T. J. Herrman, S. C. Murray, and Y. Deng. An empirical evaluation ofthree vibrational spectroscopic methods for detection of aflatoxins in maize Food Chemistry.173, 629–639. 2015.

17. Fowler, J., M. Hashim, A. Barrientos-Velazquez, Y. Deng, and C. A. Bailey. Utilization ofa spray-applied calcium bentonite clay to ameliorate the effects of low-levels of aflatoxin instarter broiler diets containing DDGS. Natural Products and Chemistry Research. 2:127. doi:10.4172/2329-6836.1000127. 2014.

18. Valencia-Quintana, R., J. Sanchez-Alarcon, M. G. Tenorio-Arvide, Y. Deng, J. M. R. Montiel-Gonzalez, S. Gomez-Arroyo, R. Villalobos-Pietrini, J. Cortes-Eslava, A. R. Flores-Marquez,and F. Arenas-Huertero. The microRNAs as potential biomarkers for predicting the onsetof aflatoxin exposure in human beings: a review. Frontiers in Microbiology. 5. Article 102.1–14. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2014.00102. 2014.

19. Hu†, H., Y. Deng, and J. Zou. Microfluidic smectite-polymer nanocomposite strip sensor foraflatoxin detection. IEEE Sensors Journal. 13(5), 1835–1839. 2013.

20. Deng, Y., L., Liu∗, A. L. Barrientos Velazquez∗, and J. B. Dixon. Determinative role ofexchange cation and layer charge density of smectite on aflatoxin adsorption. Clays and ClayMinerals, 374–386, 2012.

21. Hu†, H., Y. Deng, and J. Zou. Optimized smectite-polymer nanocomposite films for rapidppb-level quantification of aflatoxins. Chemical Sensors, 2:12. 1–6. 2012.

22. Jiang, G, Y. Liu, L. Huang, Q. Fu, Y. Deng, and H. Hu. Mechanism of lead immobilization byoxalic acid-activated phosphate rocks. Journal of Environmental Sciences (Beijing, China)24(5), 919–925. 2012.

23. Liu, Y., L. Feng, H. Hu, G. Jiang, Z. Cai, and Y. Deng. Phosphorus release from low-grade rock phosphates by low molecular weight organic acids. Journal of Food, Agriculture& Environment, 10(1, Pt. 2), 1001-1007. 2012.


24. Valencia-Quintana, R., J. Sanchez-Alarcon, M. G. Tenorio-Arvide♯, Y. Deng, S. M. Wal-

iszewski, and M. A. Valera. Preventive strategies aimed at reducing the health risks ofaflatoxin B1. Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences. 4(2), 71–79. 2012.

25. Hu†, H., A. Garcia-Uribe, Y. Deng, and J. Zou. Layer-by-layer assembled smectite-polymernanocomposite film for rapid fluorometric detection of aflatoxin B1. Sensors & Actuators: B.Chemical. Vol. (166-177), 205–211. 2012.

26. Sadia∗, A., M. A. Jabbar, Y. Deng, E. A. Hussain, S. Riffat, S. Naveed, M. Arif. A survey ofAflatoxin M1 in milk and sweets of Punjab, Pakistan. Food Control. 26, 235–240. 2012.

27. Chen, K. Y., J. C. Liu, P. N. Chiang, S. L. Wang, W. H. Kuan, Y. M. Tzou, Y. Deng K. J.Tseng, C. C. Chen, M. K. Wang. Chromate removal as influenced by the structural changesof soil components upon carbonization at different temperatures. Environmental Pollution.162, 151–158. 2012.

28. Bangira†, C., Y. Deng, R. H. Loeppert, C. T. Hallmark, and J. W. Stucki. Soil mineralcomposition in contrasting climatic regions of the Great Dyke, Zimbabwe. Soil ScienceSociety of America Journal , 75(6), 2367–2378. 2011.

29. Deng, Y. and M. Szczerba. Computational evaluation of bonding between aflatoxin B1 andsmectite. Applied Clay Science 54, 26–33, 2011.

30. Marroquin-Cardona†, A. G., Y. Deng, J. F. Garcia-Mazcorro, N. M. Johnson, N. J. Mitchell,L. Tang, A. Robinson II, J. Taylor, J.-S. Wang, T. D. Phillips. Characterization and safety ofuniform particle size NovaSil clay as a potential aflatoxin enterosorbent. Applied Clay Science54, 248–257, 2011.

31. Deng, Y. and M. G. Tenorio Arvide♯. Automation of size fractionation to extract clays andsilts. Clay Minerals, 46, 515–523, 2011.

32. Deng, Y., A. L. Barrientos Velazquez∗, F. Billes, and J. B. Dixon. Bonding mechanismsbetween aflatoxin B1 and smectite. Applied Clay Science, 50, 92–98, 2010.

33. Marroquın-Cardona†, A., Y. Deng, J. F. Taylor, C. T. Hallmark, N. Johnson, and T. D.Phillips. In vitro and in vivo characterization of mycotoxin binding agents used for animalfeeds in Mexico. Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A., 26, 733–743, 2009.

34. Shang, J., M. Flury, and Y. Deng. Force measurements between particles and the air-water interface: Implications for particle mobilization in unsaturated porous media. WaterResources Research, W06420, 1–14, 2009.

35. Deng, Y., J. B. Dixon, G. N. White, R. H. Loeppert, and A. S. R. Juo. Bonding betweenpolyacrylamide and smectite. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and EngineeringAspects, 281, 82–91, 2006.

36. Deng, Y., J. B. Dixon, and G. N. White. Adsorption of polyacrylamide on smectite, illite,and kaolinite. Soil Science Society of America Journal , 70, 297–304, 2006.

37. Deng, Y., J. B. Dixon, and G. N. White. Bonding mechanisms and conformation of poly(ethyleneoxide)-based surfactants in interlayer of smectite. Colloid & Polymer Science, 284, 347–356,2006.

38. Jerez, J., M. Flury, J. Shang, and Y. Deng. Coating of silica sand with aluminosilicate clay.Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 294, 155–164, 2006.

39. Deng, Y., J. B. Harsh, M. Flury, J. S. Young, and J. S. Boyle. Mineral formation duringsimulated leaks of Hanford waste tanks. Applied Geochemistry , 21, 1392–1409, 2006.

40. Deng, Y., M. Flury, J. B. Harsh, and J. S. Young. Cancrinite and sodalite formation in thepresence of cesium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and strontium in Hanford tank wastesimulants. Applied Geochemistry , 21, 2049–2063, 2006.


41. Mon, J., Y. Deng, M. Flury, and J. B. Harsh. Cesium incorporation and diffusion in cancri-nite, sodalite, zeolite, and allophane. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 86, 277–286,2005.

42. Zhao, H., Y. Deng, J. B. Harsh, M. Flury, and J. S. Boyle. Alteration of kaolinite tocancrinite and sodalite by simulated Hanford tank waste and its impact on cesium retention.Clays and Clay Minerals, 52(1), 1–13, 2004.

43. West, S. L., G. N. White, Y. Deng, K. J. McInnes, A. S. R. Juo, and J. B. Dixon. Kaolinite,halloysite, and iron oxide influence on physical behavior of formulated soils. Soil ScienceSociety of America Journal , 68, 1452–1460, 2004.

44. Deng, Y., J. B. Dixon, and G. N. White. Molecular configurations and orientations ofhydrazine between structural layers of kaolinite. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science,257(2), 208–227, 2003.

45. Deng, Y., J. B. Dixon, and G. N. White. Intercalation and surface modification of smectiteby two non-ionic surfactants. Clays and Clay Minerals, 51(2), 150–161, 2003.

46. Acosta, E. J., Y. Deng, G. N. White, J. B. Dixon, K. J. McInnes, S. A. Senseman, A. S.Frantzen, and E. E. Simanek. Dendritic surfactants show evidence for frustrated intercalation:a new organoclay morphology. Chemistry of Materials, 15(15), 2903–2909, 2003.

47. Deng, Y., G. N. White, and J. B. Dixon. Effect of structural stress on the intercalation rateof kaolinite. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 250(2), 379–393, 2002.

48. Kim, J. G., J. B. Dixon, C. C. Chusuei, and Y. Deng. Oxidation of chromium(III) to (VI)by manganese oxides. Soil Science Society of America Journal , 66(1), 306–315, 2002.

49. Zhao, M., Z. Shao, Y. Deng, and K. Guo. Characteristics of organic clay and its effect onthe slow release of nutrients from fertilizers. Kuangwu Xuebao, 21(2), 189–195, 2001.

50. Bailey, J. S., Y. Deng, and R. V. Smith. Changes in soil organic carbon storage undergrassland as evidenced by changes in sulphur input-output budgets. Chemosphere, 42(2),141–51, 2001.

51. Deng, Y., Y. Ma, and S. Wen. Progress in research on organo-clay chemistry. Advance inEarth Sciences, 15, 197–203, 2000.

52. Guo, K. and Y. Deng. Study on suitable conditions for determination of p-nitrophenol byultraviolet spectrophotometry. Huanjing Wuran Yu Fangzhi , 20(1), 47–48, 1998.

53. Zhao, M., Y. Deng, and Y. Ma. Studies on limiting factors in the productivity and waysfor the utilization and amelioration of gleyed and swamped soils in the middle basin of theYangtze River. Resources and Environment in the Yangtze Valley , 6(1), 18–23, 1997.

54. Deng, Y. and Y. Ma. Physical and chemical characteristics of soils in the middle and upperbranches of Changjiang River. In Q. Xu and Y. Ma, editors, Soil Resources, Ecology, andEnvironment in the Middle and Upper Branches of Changjiang River , pages 34–74. SciencePress House, Beijing, China, 1994.

55. Deng, Y. and Y. Ma. Inorganic compositions of soils derived from Xiashu loess. Soils, 25,11–14, 1993.

56. Deng, Y. and Y. Ma. Characteristics and promotion of fertility of vegetable soils in Nanjing.Soils, 24, 116–119, 1992.

57. Deng, Y., Y. Ma, and D. Yang. Mineral composition and weathering of soils derived fromXiashu loess. Pedosphere, 2(2), 135–45, 1992.

58. Dong, Y., S. Wang, Y. Deng, and X. Li. A study on sulfate adsorption by some variablecharge soils in central China. Journal of Huazhong Agricultural University , 9, 74–79, 1990.


K.4. Extension publications

59. Jo, Y.-K., J. L. Starr, and Y. Deng. Use of silver nanoparticles for nematode control on tehbermudagrass putting green. USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online. 13(2),16–18. 2014

K.5. Conference Proceedings

60. Acosta, E. J., Y. Deng, G. N. White, J. B. Dixon, K. McInnes, S. A. Senseman, A. S.Frantzen, and E. E. Simanek. Dendrimers based on melamine. Polymer Preprints (AmericanChemical Society, Division of Polymer Chemistry), 44(2), 477, 2003.

K.6. Lab Manual

61. Deng, Y., White, G. N., and Dixon, J. B. 2014. Soil Mineralogy Laboratory Manual. TexasA&M University, College Station. TX. (Updated annually).

K.7. Thesis and Dissertation

62. Deng, Y. Organic polymer-clay interactions and intercalation of kaolinite. Ph. D. disserta-tion, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 2001.

63. Deng, Y. Mineral composition and weathering of soils derived from Xiashu loess. M.S. thesis,Institute of Soil Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, China, 1991.

L. Scientific Presentations∗,†,♯

L.1. Invited presentations

1. Deng, Y., Clay mineralogy for environmental and toxicological applications. Guangzhou In-stitute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China. July 18–23, 2016.

2. Deng, Y., L. Morgan, R. McClure, M. A. Armienta, M. Newville, S.-L. Wang, and T. Kogure.Poorly crystalline nanoparticles formed in acid mine drainage (AMD) in a limestone environ-ment. Institute of Soil Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, China; HuazhongAgricultural University, Wuhan, China. Jan. 11–24, 2016.

3. Deng, Y., Detoxifying aflatoxins with smectites. China Agricultural University, Beijing,China; Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China; & Huazhong Agricultural University,Wuhan, China. Jan. 11–24, 2016.

4. Deng, Y., Detoxifying aflatoxins with natural and modified smectites. Guangzhou Instituteof Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China. December 28–30, 2014.

5. Deng, Y., Sorption and degradation of aflatoxins with natural and modified smectites. HangzhouDianzi University, Hangzhou; Nanjing University, Nanjing; and Institute of Soil Science, Chi-nese Academy of Science, Nanjing, China. December 18–20, 2013.

6. Deng, Y., A. L. Barrientos Velazquez∗, L. Liu∗, M. Szczerba, S. Alam, C.-C. Hsu, and J. B.Dixon. Detoxification of aflatoxins by smectites through adsorption and degradation. The5th International Conference on Medical Geology, 2nd Symposium on Advances in GeospatialTechnologies for Health. Arlington, Virginia, August 25-29, 2013.

7. Deng, Y., Detoxification of aflatoxins with smectites. National Taiwan University and Na-tional Chung Hsing University, Taiwan. May 19-26, 2013.

∗Graduate student chaired/co-chaired as major professor, †graduate student advised as committee member, and♯postdoctoral research associate supervised.


8. Deng, Y. , L. Liu∗, M. Szczerba, A. L. Barrientos Velazquez∗, and J. B. Dixon. Selecting

and modifying smectites for aflatoxin detoxification. The 2nd Asian Clay Conference. EwhaWomans University, Seoul, Korea. September 6-8, 2012.

9. Deng, Y. , L. Liu∗, M. Szczerba, A. L. Barrientos Velazquez∗, A. Marroquın-Cardona†, T. D.Phillips, and J. B. Dixon. Critical mineralogical properties in determining smectite’s selec-tivity and affinity for aflatoxins. Corn Utilization & Technology Conference. Indianapolis,IN. June 4-6, 2012.

10. Phillips, T.D., N. Ankrah, P. Jolly, Y. Deng, J.H. Williams, and J.-S. Wang. Ancient medicinefor aflatoxicosis in humans and animals. Corn Utilization & Technology Conference. Indi-anapolis, IN. June 4-6, 2012.

11. Deng, Y. Detoxification and detection of mycotoxins with clays. Benemerita UniversidadAutonoma de Puebla, Mexico, January, 25-28, 2012.

12. Deng, Y. Selecting and engineering smectites for aflatoxin detoxification. Geo-Institute, CivilEngineering Department, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, November, 28. 2011.

13. Deng, Y. and J. B. Dixon. X-ray diffraction in soil mineralogy. In 2009 Annual Meeting,Soil Science Society of America. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. November 1-5, 2009.

14. Deng, Y. Detoxify organics with natural and modified bentonites. Institute of Soil Science,Chinese Academy of Science. Nanjing, China. June 29-30, 2009.

15. Deng, Y. Mineral transformation in soils/sediments contaminated with alkaline nuclearwaste. Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China. June 21-23, 2009.

L.2. Presentations with Abstracts (International, Volunteered)

16. Hsu, C.-C. and Y. Deng. Synthesis and modify layered double hydroxides (LDHs) as myco-toxin binders. Euroclay 2015. Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. July 5-10, 2015.

17. Deng, Y., L. Morgan, R. McClure, M. A. Armienta, M. Newville, S.-L. Wang, and T. Kogure.Poorly crystalline nanoparticles formed in acid mine drainage (AMD) in a limestone environ-ment. Euroclay 2015. Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. July 5-10, 2015.

18. Deng, Y., and C-C Hsu. Determinative mineralogical factors in the adsorption of zearalenoneby smectites. XV International Clay Conference 2013. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 7-July11, 2013.

19. Szczerba, M. and Y. Deng. Molecular modeling to predict and to verify smectite’s optimalmineralogical properties as aflatoxin binders. XV International Clay Conference 2013. Riode Janeiro, Brazil, July 7-July 11, 2013.

20. Deng, Y., L. Liu∗, A. L. Barrientos Velazquez∗, and J. B. Dixon. Smectite structural domainsas a controlling factor in aflatoxin adsorption. Euroclay 2011. Antalya, Turkey. June 26-July1. 2011.

21. Tenorio Arvide♯, M. G., Y. Deng, J. B. Dixon. Smectite clay adsorption of fumonisin B1 asindicate by XRD and FTIR. Euroclay 2011. Antalya, Turkey. June 26-July 1. 2011.

22. Dixon, J. B., A. L. Barrientos Velazquez∗, and Y. Deng. Fungi and clays as media for teachingchildren science and introducing aflatoxin binding in bentonite clay. Euroclay 2011. Antalya,Turkey. June 26-July 1. 2011.

23. Szczerba, M. and Y. Deng. Computational simulations of interactions of aflatoxin B1 withsmectite. 5th Mid-European Clay Conference. Budapest, Hungary. August 25-29. 2010.

24. Tenorio Arvide♯, M. G., Y. Deng, and J. B. Dixon. Particle size and solvent effects on infraredband positions of layer minerals observed with polarized ATR-FTIR. 2010 SEA-CSSJ-CMSTrilateral Meeting on Clays. Seville, Spain, June 6-11, 2010.


25. Bangira†, C., Y. Deng, R. H. Loeppert, C. T. Hallmark, J. B. Dixon, and Z. P. Luo. Soilpalygorskite formation and its associated minerals in two contrasting climatic regimes. 2010SEA-CSSJ-CMS Trilateral Meeting on Clays. Seville, Spain, June 6-11, 2010.

26. Barrientos Velazquez∗, A. L., C. A. Bailey, Y. Deng, and J. B. Dixon. Evaluation of bentonitesas an amendment in poultry feed contaminated with high-concentration of aflatoxins. 2010SEA-CSSJ-CMS Trilateral Meeting on Clays. Seville, Spain, June 6-11, 2010.

27. Dixon, J. B., A. L. Barrientos Velazquez∗, M. G. Tenorio Arvide♯, and Y. Deng. Aflatoxincontrol in feeds and foods with adsorbent smectite clays in bentonites. 2010 SEA-CSSJ-CMSTrilateral Meeting on Clays. Seville, Spain, June 6-11, 2010.

28. Marroquın-Cardona†, A., N. M. Y. Deng, and T. D. Phillips. Adsorption of aflatoxin B1,zearalenone and ochratoxin A by mycotoxin binders from Mexico. 2010 Phyco & Mycotoxins,Merida-Yucatan, Mexico, June 27–July 1, 2010.

29. Deng, Y., A. L. Barrientos Velazquez∗, and J. B. Dixon. Bonding of aflatoxin b1 to smectite.In XIV International Clay Conference. Castellaneta Marina (TA), Italy, June 14-20, 2009.

30. Deng, Y. and J. B. Dixon. Hands-on learning clay mineralogy. In XIV International ClayConference. Castellaneta Marina (TA), Italy, June 14-20, 2009.

31. Dixon, J. B., A. L. Barrientos Velazquez∗, and Y. Deng. Smectite clay adsorption of afla-toxin illustrates applied clay science to the public. In XIV International Clay Conference.Castellaneta Marina (TA), Italy, June 14-20, 2009.

32. Barrientos Velazquez∗, A. L., Y. Deng, and J. B. Dixon. Evaluation of smectite clays asaflatoxin adsorbents. In XIV International Clay Conference. Castellaneta Marina (TA),Italy, June 14-20, 2009.

33. Dixon, J. B. and Y. Deng. Nonionic surfactant-smectite sorbents for aromatic compoundand heavy metal ions. In Workshop Clays in Environment, Euroclay ’99. Conference of theEuropean Clay Groups Association. Slovakia and Wroclaw, Poland, September 9-12, 1999.

L.3. Presentations with Abstracts (National, Volunteered)

34. Alam∗, S. S. and Y. Deng. Improve smectites’ adsorption efficiency for aflatoxin B1 in fer-mentation solutions by modifying smectites with choline and lysin. 53rd Annual Meeting ofThe Clay Minerals Society. Atlanta, Georgia, USA. June 5–8, 2016.

35. Hsu, C.-C. and Y. Deng. Selecting and modifying clays to enhance their adsorption capacitiesfor mycotoxins. 53rd Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society. Atlanta, Georgia, USA.June 5–8, 2016.

36. Hu, C., Y. Deng, H. Hu, Y. Duang, and K. Zhai. Characterization of chitosan-montmorillonitenanocomposite and its adsorption for heavy metals. 53rd Annual Meeting of The Clay Min-erals Society. Atlanta, Georgia, USA. June 5–8, 2016.

37. Alam∗, S. S. and Y. Deng. Reducing protein’s interference from fermentation solution andsubsequent increasing of aflatoxin B1 adsorption by surface modified smectite. ASA, CSSA,and SSSA 2015 International Annual Meetings. Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Nov. 15-18.2015.

38. Rathnayake†, S., Y. Deng, and A. P. Schwab. Chemical and mineralogical characterizationof arsenic, lead, cadmium and zinc in a smelter contaminated soil. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA2015 International Annual Meetings. Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Nov. 15-18. 2015.

39. Alam∗, S. S. and Y. Deng. Interference of major organic compounds in fermentation solutionon aflatoxin B1 adsorption by smectites. 51st Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society.Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA. May 17-21, 2014.


40. Arteaga∗, A., A.L. Barrientos-Velazquez∗, and Y. Deng. Synergetic benefits of nixtamaliza-tion and clay adsorbents in detoxification of aflatoxin. 51st Annual Meeting of The ClayMinerals Society. Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA. May 17-21, 2014.

41. Barrientos-Velazquez∗, A.L., T. E. Yancey, C. Smith, and Y. Deng. Mineralogical charac-terization of Texas bentonites in the Manning Formation of Jackson Group. 51st AnnualMeeting of The Clay Minerals Society. Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA.May 17-21, 2014.

42. Almeida Delarmelinda∗, E., V. S., de Souza Junior, P. G. Salvador Wadt, and Y. Deng.Mineral diversity in south western Amazon soils, Brazil. 51st Annual Meeting of The ClayMinerals Society. Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA. May 17-21, 2014.

43. Gan, F., Y. Ma, Q. Huang, and Y. Deng. Assessing and modifying China bentonites foraflatoxin detoxification. 51st Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society. Texas A&MUniversity, College Station, Texas, USA. May 17-21, 2014.

44. Hsu, C.-C. and Y. Deng. Smectite crystal structural and surface factors in determining thebinding efficacy for zearalenone. 51st Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society. TexasA&M University, College Station, Texas, USA. May 17-21, 2014.

45. Tenorio Arvide, M. G., Y. P. Silva Uribe, Y. Deng, Ricardo Munguıa P., and M. A. Valera P.Aflatoxin sorption on volcanic ash derived soils. 51st Annual Meeting of The Clay MineralsSociety. Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA. May 17-21, 2014.

46. Dixon, J. B., M. Wasim, A.L. Barrientos-Velazquez∗, and Y. Deng. Fungi and their usefulrole in soils. 51st Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society. Texas A&M University,College Station, Texas, USA. May 17-21, 2014.

47. Morgan∗, L. M. Newville, S.-L. Wang, R. McClure, and Y. Deng. Mineralogical and chemicalspeciation of arsenic-bearing nano-phases in original and oxidized mine tailings in a limestoneenvironment. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA 2013 International Annual Meetings. Tampa, Florida,USA. Nov. 3-6. 2013.

48. Barrientos-Velazquez∗ , A.L., A. Marroquin-Cardona, L. Liu∗, J.B. Dixon, and Y. Deng.Evaluate the effect of smectite’s layer charge density and origin on its adsorption for aflatoxin.ASA, CSSA, and SSSA 2013 International Annual Meetings. Tampa, Florida, USA. Nov.3-6. 2013.

49. Szczerba, M., A.L. Barrientos-Velazquez∗, and Y. Deng. Molecular modeling to predict andto verify smectites’ optimal mineralogy properties as aflatoxin binders. ASA, CSSA, andSSSA 2013 International Annual Meetings. Tampa, Florida, USA. Nov. 3-6. 2013.

50. Tenorio-Arvide, M.G., M. Perez Contreras, R. Munguia Perez, Y. Deng, and M.A. ValeraPerez. Preliminary study of bentonite’s use in the prevention of mildew in maize(corn) storedin unfavorable conditions. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA 2013 International Annual Meetings.Tampa, Florida, USA. Nov. 3-6. 2013.

51. Alam∗, S. S., L. Liu∗, J. B. Dixon, and Y. Deng. Removal of aflatoxin by smectite fromsimulated and real fermentation solutions during biofuel production. 50th Annual Meetingof The Clay Minerals Society. University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA.October 6-10, 2013.

52. Hsu∗, C.-C., Y. Deng, L. Liu, and J.B. Dixon. Modify smectites to increase their adsorptioncapacities for zearalenone. 50th Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society. University ofIllinois in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA. October 6-10, 2013.

53. Morgan∗, L. M. Newville, S.-L. Wang, R. McClure, and Y. Deng. Mineralogical and chemicalspeciation of arsenic-bearing nano-phases in original and oxidized mine tailings in a limestone


environment. 50th Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society. University of Illinois inUrbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA. October 6-10, 2013.

54. Barrientos-Velazquez∗ , A.L., C. Smith, C.-C. Hsu, and Y. Deng. Mineralogy variations incentral Texas bentonites due to local hydrological influences. 50th Annual Meeting of TheClay Minerals Society. University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA. October6-10, 2013.

55. Deng, Y. Study poorly-ordered natural colloids and nanoparticles. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA2012 International Annual Meetings. Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. October 21-24. 2012.

56. Barrientos-Velazquez∗ , A.L., L. Liu∗, and Y. Deng. Influence of layer charge and chargeorigin of smectites on selectivity and adsorption of aflatoxin. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA 2012International Annual Meetings. Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. October 21-24. 2012.

57. Morgan∗, L. and Y. Deng. Mineralogical characterization of mine tailings containing ar-senic from Zimapan, Mexico. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA 2012 International Annual Meetings.Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. October 21-24. 2012.

58. Dixon, J. B., J. Thomas, H. Kim, F. Dou, and Y. Deng. Fungi and their potential role inphosphorus efficiency in wetland soils. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA 2012 International AnnualMeetings. Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. October 21-24. 2012.

59. Tenorio-Arvide, M.G., M. Perez Contreras, D. Arreola, Y. Deng, R. Munguia, and P. R.Valencia. Application of bentonite to reduce the aflatoxin B1 concentration in the tradi-tional nixtamalization process. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA 2012 International Annual Meetings.Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. October 21-24. 2012.

60. Barrientos-Velazquez∗ , A.L., Y. Deng, and J.B. Dixon. Adsorption of aflatoxin by smectitesin simulated gastric fluid. 49th Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society. Golden,Colorado, USA. July 7-11, 2012.

61. Sadia∗, A., Y. Deng, and L. Dykes. Aflatoxin degradation on smectite at elevated temper-atures. 49th Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society. Golden, Colorado, USA. July7-11, 2012.

62. Sadia∗, A., Y. Deng, and J. B. Dixon, E. A. Hussain, and M. A. Jabbar. Evaluation ofpakistan bentonites for aflatoxin detoxification. 49th Annual Meeting of The Clay MineralsSociety. Golden, Colorado, USA. July 7-11, 2012.

63. Morgan∗, L. and Y. Deng. Characterization of arsenic-bearing minerals in mine tailings fromZimapan, Mexico. 49th Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society. Golden, Colorado,USA. July 7-11, 2012.

64. Dixon, J. B., A.L. Barrientos-Velazquez∗ , and Y. Deng. Calcium bentonite clay adsorptionof aflatoxin in animal feeds. 49th Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society. Golden,Colorado, USA. July 7-11, 2012.

65. Deng, Y., L. Liu∗, A. L. Barrientos-Velazquez∗, and Joe B. Dixon. Mineralogy factors de-termining bentonite effectiveness in aflatoxin detoxification. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA 2011International Annual Meetings. San Antonio, Texas, USA. October 16-19. 2011.

66. Liu∗, L., and Y. Deng. Adsorption of aflatoxin B1 on modified bentonite clays. ASA, CSSA,and SSSA 2011 International Annual Meetings. San Antonio, Texas, USA. October 16-19.2011.

67. Tenorio Arvide♯, M. G. and Y. Deng. Interactions of fumonisin B1 with smectite, zeolite, andimogolite. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA 2011 International Annual Meetings. San Antonio, Texas,USA. October 16-19. 2011.


68. Barrientos-Velazquez∗, A.L., Y. Deng, C. A. Bailey, and J. B. Dixon. Enhance aflatoxin ac-cessibility into smectite in simulated gastric fluids. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA 2011 InternationalAnnual Meetings. San Antonio, Texas, USA. October 16-19. 2011.

69. Wasim, M., J.B. Dixon, Y. Deng, and M. S. Akhtar. Ferrihydrite formation and lepidocrocitecrystallization within a protective fungal mycelium of Pakistani soil. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA2011 International Annual Meetings. San Antonio, Texas, USA. October 16-19. 2011.

70. Sousa†, B., Y. Deng, and T. Gentry. Biological degradation of mycotoxins. ASA, CSSA, andSSSA 2011 International Annual Meetings. San Antonio, Texas, USA. October 16-19. 2011.

71. Marroquin-Cardona†, A., Y. Deng, J. Garcia-Mazcorro, N. M. Johnson, N. Mitchell, L. Tang,A. Robinson II, J. Taylor, J.-S. Wang, T. D. Phillips. Mineral characteristics and safety ofmontmorillonites as potential aflatoxin enterosorbents. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA 2011 Inter-national Annual Meetings. San Antonio, Texas, USA. October 16-19. 2011.

72. Barrientos-Velazquez∗ , A.L., A. Marroqun-Cardona†, J.B. Dixon and Y. Deng. Effects ofcharge origin and octahedral cations of smectites on their selectivity and adsorption capacityfor aflatoxin. 48th Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society Stateline, Nevada, USA.September 24-29, 2011.

73. Russell∗, A. Y. Deng, P. Harris, A. Mukhopadhyay. Clay mineralogy of aggregates used inTexas concrete, bituminous mixes, and chip seals. 48th Annual Meeting of The Clay MineralsSociety Stateline, Nevada, USA. September 24-29, 2011.

74. Deng, Y., M. Szcerba, A. L. Barrientos Velazquez, F. Billes, and J. B. Dixon. Experimen-tal and molecular computational investigation of bonding mechanism between aflatoxin B1

and smectite. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA 2010 International Annual Meetings. Long Beach,California, USA. October 31-November 4. 2010

75. Tenorio Arvide♯, M. G. and Y. Deng. Clay minerals as an amendment of Fumonisin B1.ASA, CSSA, and SSSA 2010 International Annual Meetings. Long Beach, California, USA.October 31-November 4. 2010.

76. Tenorio Arvide♯, M. G., Y. Deng, A. I. Matias Oregan, M. A. Valera Perez, and E. TorresTrejo. Mineralogy and geochemistry of volcanic soils under ustic conditions in Mexico. ASA,CSSA, and SSSA 2010 International Annual Meetings. Long Beach, California, USA. October31-November 4. 2010.

77. Bangira†, C., Y. Deng, R.H. Loeppert, and C.T. Hallmark. Comparative study of heavymetal-host minerals in ultramafic-derived soils in Zimbabwe and Texas, USA. ASA, CSSA,and SSSA 2010 International Annual Meetings. Long Beach, California, USA. October 31-November 4. 2010

78. McClure∗, R. J., Y. Deng, R. Loeppert, B. E. Herbert, R. Carrillo-Gonzalez, and C. GonzalezChavez. Mineralogical changes and heavy metal release during oxidation of As-containingsulfide mine tailings in Zimapan, Mexico. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA 2010 International AnnualMeetings. Long Beach, California, USA. October 31-November 4. 2010

79. Dixon, J.B., A.L. Barrientos Velazquez∗, M. G. Tenorio Arvide♯, and Y. Deng. Calcium ben-tonites: Characteristics and distribution as adsorbents of aflatoxin. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA2010 International Annual Meetings. Long Beach, California, USA. October 31-November 4.2010

80. Barrientos Velazquez∗, A.L., J. Fowler, R. Kakani, A. Haq, C.A. Bailey, M.G. Tenorio Arvide♯,Y. Deng, and J.B. Dixon. Texas bentonites as an amendment of aflatoxins in poultry feed.ASA, CSSA, and SSSA 2010 International Annual Meetings. Long Beach, California, USA.October 31-November 4. 2010


81. Marroquın-Cardona†, A., Y. Deng, C. Bangira†, N. M. Johnson, Natalie, N. Mitchell, J. F.Taylor, A. Robinson, and T. D. Phillips. Evaluation of aflatoxin B1 adsorption capacity ofedible clays from the marketplace in Ghana. The 49th Annual Meeting of the Society ofToxicology, Salt Lake, Utah. March 7-11, 2010.

82. McClure∗, R. J., Y. Deng, R. Loeppert, B. E. Herbert, R. Carrillo, and C. Gonzalez. Min-eralogy and geochemical processes of sulfide mine tailings in a limestone-rich area, Mexico.2009 AGU Fall Meeting. San Francisco, Californial USA. December 14-18 2009.

83. Deng, Y., A. L. Barrientos Velazquez∗, and J. B. Dixon. Probe adsorbed aflatoxin B1

molecules in smectite. In 46th Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society . Billings,Montana, June 5-11, 2009.

84. Barrientos Velazquez∗, A. L., Y. Deng, and J. B. Dixon. Aflatoxin adsorption influenced

by adsorbent mineralogy. In 46th Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society . Billings,Montana, June 5-11, 2009.

85. Dixon, J. B., A. L. Barrientos Velazquez∗, Z. Luo, and Y. Deng. Morphological properties

of smectite adsorbents of aflatoxin as revealed by lattice fringes. In 46th Annual Meeting ofThe Clay Minerals Society . Billings, Montana, June 5-11, 2009.

86. Bangira†, C., Y. Deng, R. H. Loeppert, C. T. Hallmark, Z. B. Day, and J. W. Stucki. Compar-ative study of soil clay minerals derived from ultramafic rocks of the Great Dyke, Zimbabwe.In 46th Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society . Billings, Montana, June 5-11, 2009.

87. Deng, Y., E. V. McDonald, T. Caldwell, and S. Baker. Pedogenic palygorksite of a desert soilchronosequence in southwestern Arizona, USA. In 2008 Join Annual Meeting, The GeologicalSociety of America, SSSA-ASA-CSSA, and Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies.Houston, Texas, October 5-9, 2008.

88. Deng, Y., J. B. Harsh, and M. Flury. Site selection of cesium in cancrinites formed in high-alkaline solutions. In 2008 Annual Meeting of the Clay Minerals Society in Collaborationwith the Division of Geochemistry, ACS . New Orleans, Louisana, April 6-10, 2008.

89. Barrientos Velazquez∗ , A. L., Y. Deng, and J. B. Dixon. Aflatoxin adsorption by bentonitesfrom contemporary mine sites in Texas. In 2008 Join Annual Meeting, The Geological Societyof America, SSSA-ASA-CSSA, and Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies. Houston,Texas, October 5-9, 2008.

90. Bangira†, C., R. H. Loeppert, C. T. Hallmark, and Y. Deng. Distribution and speciation of Crin selected serpentinized/ultramafic soils from Zimbabwe. In 2008 Join Annual Meeting, TheGeological Society of America, SSSA-ASA-CSSA, and Gulf Coast Association of GeologicalSocieties. Houston, Texas, October 5-9, 2008.

91. Marroquın-Cardona†, A. G., C. T. Hallmark, Y. Deng, J. F. Taylor, N. Johnson, A. Robinson,E. Afriyie-Gyawu, and T. D. Phillips. In vitro characterization of mycotoxin binders includedin animal feeds in Mexico. In Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting . Seattle, Washington,March 16-20, 2008.

92. Deng, Y. and E. V. McDonald. Mineral occurrence, translocation, and weathering in soilsdeveloped on four types of carbonate and non-carbonate alluvial fan deposits in MojaveDesert, Southeastern California. In 2007 AGU Fall Meeting . San Francisco, California,December 10-14, 2007.

93. Deng, Y. and E. V. McDonald. Mineral occurrence, translocation, and weathering in soilsdeveloped on four types of alluvial fan deposits in Mojave desert, Southeastern California. InEnchanted Clays, 44th Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society . Santa Fe, New Mexico,June 2-7, 2007.


94. Harsh, J. B., M. Flury, Y. Deng, K. Mashal, and G. Chen. In situ formation of colloidalphases and their role in radionuclide transport. In 18th World Congress of Soil Science.Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 9-15, 2006.

95. Deng, Y., J. S. Boyle, J. B. Harsh, and M. Flury. Precipitation of Eu3+ on surfaces of

smectite, kaolinite, chlorite, illite, goethite, and calcite. In Green Mountain Clays, The 42nd

Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society , page 33. Burlington, Vermont, June 11-15,2005.

96. Wai, N. N., Y. Deng, M. Flury, and J. B. Harsh. Cesium desorption kinetics in feldspathoids,zeolite, and allophane formed in Hanford tank waste simulants. In 2004 ASA-CSSA-SSSA In-ternational Annual Meetings with the Canadian Society of Soil Science. Seattle, Washington,October 31-November 4, 2004.

97. Deng, Y., N. N. Wai, M. Flury, J. B. Harsh, J. S. Young, and C. Wang. Stability ofincorporated Cs+ in feldspathoids, zeolites, and allophane formed in Hanford tank wastesimulants. In Gorges, Clays, and Coulees, 41st Annual Meeting of the Clay Minerals Society ,page 140. Richland, Washington, June 19-24, 2004.

98. Deng, Y., M. Flury, J. B. Harsh, and J. S. Young. Cancrinite and sodalite formation in thepresence of Cs+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, or Sr2+ in Hanford tank waste simulants. In Gorges,Clays, and Coulees, 41st Annual Meeting of the Clay Minerals Society , page 139. Richland,Washington, June 19-24, 2004.

99. Harsh, J. B., Y. Deng, M. Flury, J. S. Young, and J. S. Boyle. Incorporation and adsorptionof Cs in zeolitic minerals formed under conditions similar to the underlying Hanford wastetanks. In 2003 Subsurface Science Symposium. Salt Lake City, Utah, October 5–8, 2003.

100. Deng, Y., H. Zhao, J. B. Harsh, M. Flury, J. S. Boyle, and K. Mashal. Mineralogicaltransformations in Hanford sediments after reacting with simulated Hanford tank waste. In2003 Annual Meeting, Soil Science Society of America. Denver, Colorado, November 2-6,2003.

101. Deng, Y., J. B. Harsh, M. Flury, J. S. Young, and J. S. Boyle. Mineral phase transformation inconditions mimic sediment solutions underlying leaked Hanford tank waste. In Classic Claysand Minerals, A Joint CMS/MSA Meeting (40th Annual Clay Minerals Society Meeting),page 51. Athens, Georgia, June 7-12, 2003.

102. Deng, Y., J. B. Harsh, M. Flury, J. S. Young, and J. S. Boyle. Incorporation and adsorptionof Cs in zeolitic minerals formed under conditions similar to the underlying Hanford wastetanks. In Classic Clays and Minerals, A Joint CMS/MSA Meeting (40th Annual Meeting ofthe Clay Minerals Society), page 50. Athens, Georgia, June 7-12, 2003.

103. Acosta, E. J., Y. Deng, G. N. White, J. B. Dixon, K. J. McInnes, S. A. Senseman, A. S.Frantzen, and E. E. Simanek. Dendritic surfactants show evidence for frustrated intercalation:a new organoclay morphology. In Classic Clays and Minerals, A Joint CMS/MSA Meeting(40th Annual Clay Minerals Society Meeting), page 23. Athens, Georgia, June 7-12, 2003.

104. Harsh, J. B., K. Mashal, Y. Deng, J. S. Boyle, L. Hanson, and M. Flury. Ion exchangereactions on sediments altered by caustic waste. In 2002 Subsurface Science Symposium.Boise, Idaho, October 13-16, 2002.

105. Deng, Y., J. B. Dixon, G. N. White, R. H. Loeppert, and A. S. R. Juo. Bonding of polyacry-lamides to smectite, illite and kaolinite and their effects on surface properties of the clays.In 2002 Annual Meeting, Soil Science Society of America. Indianapolis, Indiana, November11-14, 2002.


106. Deng, Y., J. B. Harsh, M. Flury, and J. S. Boyle. Mineral transformation in soils reactedwith simulated Hanford tank solutions. In 2002 Subsurface Science Symposium. Boise, Idaho,October 13-16, 2002.

107. Deng, Y., J. B. Dixon, and G. N. White. Effects of water on intercalation rate of kaoliniteand interlayer hydrazine configuration. In 38th Annual Meeting of the Clay Minerals Society ,page 97. Madison, Wisconsin, June 16-20, 2001.

108. Deng, Y., J. B. Dixon, and G. N. White. Adsorption of chlorophenols on nonionic surfactant-smectite composites. In 2001 Annual Meeting, Soil Science Society of America. Charlotte,North Carolina, October 21-25, 2001.

109. Deng, Y. and J. B. Dixon. Dual abilities of nonionic polymer-smectite in removing aromaticcompounds and heavy-metal ions. In 219th ACS National Meeting , pages Book of Abstracts,IEC–093. San Francisco, Califorinia, March 26-30, 2000.

110. Deng, Y., J. B. Dixon, and G. N. White. Structural stress induced intercalation of kaoliniteby hydrazine. In 37th Annual (Wy-2-K+) Meeting of the Clay Minerals Society , pages 40,Abstract book. Chicago, Illinois, June 24-29, 2000.

111. Augustine, S. L., J. B. Dixon, A. S. R. Juo, G. N. White, and Y. Deng. Synthesis of model lowbulk-density soils. In 2000 Annual Meeting, Soil Science Society of America, page Abstractp. 374. Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 5-9, 2000.

112. Deng, Y. and J. B. Dixon. Nonionic surfactant-smectite sorbents for aromatic compound andheavy metal ions. In 36th Annual Meeting of the Clay Minerals Society , pages 28, Abstractbook. Purdue University, Indiana, June 26-July 1, 1999.

113. Deng, Y. and J. B. Dixon. Adsorption of polyacrylamide onto smectite, illite and kaolinite.In 35th Annual Meeting of the Clay Minerals Society , pages 47, Abstract book. Cleveland,Ohio, June 6-10,, 1998.

L.4. Presentations (State, Regional, Local, Industrial, Producers)

114. Morgan, L.∗, M. A. Armienta, and Y. Deng. Poorly crystalline nanoparticles formed inarsenic-bearing mine tailings in Zimapan, Mexico. Texas A&M University CONACYT:Research Symposium. College Station, Texas, USA. June 23, 2015-June 26, 2015.

115. Arteaga, S∗., A. L. Barrientos Velazquez∗, M. G. Tenorio Arvide, and Y. Deng. Synergeticbenefits of nixtamalization and clay adsorbents in detoxification of aflatoxin. Texas A&MUniversity CONACYT: Research Symposium. College Station, Texas, USA. June 23, 2015-June 26, 2015.

116. Deng, Y. Mycotoxin detoxification with natural and modified clays: Enhance the efficacy invivo. Corn Aflatoxin Field Day, July 22-24, 2015, College Station, Texas. USA.

117. Deng, Y., J.B. Dixon, C.A. Bailey, G. Wu, Y. Qian, T.D. Phillips, T.S. Isakeit, D. Hesterberg,and M. Szcerba. 2014. Updates on 2013 AMCOE project: Using southern states bentonites toremove aflatoxins during biofuel production and optimizing bentonite incorporation methodsinto animal feed contaminated with aflatoxins. To Committee of the Aflatoxin MitigationCenter of Excellence. San Antonio, TX, USA. February 25, 2014.

118. Deng, Y.. 2013. Soil Mineralogy Research Updates. 2013 TAMU Soil Critique. Stephenville,TX, USA. July 17, 2013.

119. Deng, Y., J.B. Dixon, C.A. Bailey, G. Wu, Y. Qian, T.D. Phillips, T.S. Isakeit, D. Hesterberg,and M. Szcerba. Evaluation & optimization of the uses of smectitic clays from the southernstates as aflatoxin binders. Updates on 2012 AMCOE project. Aflatoxin Mitigation Centerof Excellence, National Corn Growers Association. Kissimmee, FL., USA. February 26, 2013.


120. Deng, Y.. Updates on detoxification and detection of aflatoxin with clays. 2013 Texas A&MAgriLife Conference, Mycotoxin Working Group—Office of the Texas State Chemist. CollegeStation, TX. January 7, 2013.

121. Sousa†, B., S. Senseman, Y. Deng, and T. Gentry. Photocatalyitic degradation of mycotox-

ins in corn for bio-fuel production. 2011 Texas Plant Protection Association 23nd AnnualConference. Bryan, TX. December 5-6, 2011.

122. Deng, Y., M. Szerba, A. L. Barrientos Velazquez, M. G. Tenoril Arvide, L. Liu, J. B. Dixon,and F. Billes. Computational evaluation of bonding between aflatoxin B1 and smectite.National Corn Growers Association Meeting on Project National Association of Corn GrowersBoard of Directors. College Station, TX. November 17, 2010.

123. Deng, Y., A. L. Barrientos Velazquez∗, M. G. Tenoril Arvide♯, and J. B. Dixon. Aflatoxin-smetite interactions. Aflatoxin Workshop: Controlling aflatoxin infection of corn for feed andfood. College Station, TX. May 12, 2010.

124. Deng, Y., A. L. Barrientos Velazquez∗, M. G. Tenoril Arvide♯, and J. B. Dixon. DetoxifyMycotoxins with Natural and Modified Smectites. To Bill and Melinda Gates Foundationrepresentative Yilma Kebede. College Station, TX, May 11.

125. McClure∗, R. J., Y. Deng, R. Loeppert, B. E. Herbert, R. Carrillo, and C. Gonzalez. Min-eralogy and elemental composition of sulfidic mine tailings originating from limestone-richdeposits. TAMU Geology and Geophysics Student Research Symposium. College Station,TX. April 2010.

126. Bangira†, C., C. T. Hallmark, R. H. Loeppert and Y. Deng. Comparison of serpentinite-derived soils of Zimbabwe and Texas. 2010 Soil Survey and Land Resource Workshop. CollegeStation, TX. February 4-5, 2010.

127. Deng, Y., A. L. Barrientos Velazquez∗, M. G. Tenoril Arvide♯, J. B. Dixon, and C. A. Bailey.Detoxify mycotoxins: adsorption & degradation. 2010 Texas A&M AgriLife Conference,Mycotoxin Working Group—Office of the Texas State Chemist. College Station, TX. January11, 2010.

128. Deng, Y. Quantitative soil mineral analysis using Rietveld refinement. 2009 Soil Survey andLand Resource Workshop. College Station, TX. February 5-6, 2009.

129. Bangira†, C., C. T. Hallmark, R. H. Loeppert and Y. Deng. Mineralogy of soil derived fromserpentine-ultramafic material and its influence on the sequestration of Ni and Cr(VI). 2009Soil Survey and Land Resource Workshop. College Station, TX. February 5-6, 2009.

130. Deng, Y., A. L. Barrientos Velazquez∗, and J. B. Dixon. Bonding of aflatoxin B1 to smectite.2009 Texas A&M AgriLife Conference, Mycotoxin Working Group—Office of the Texas StateChemist. College Station, TX. January 12-16, 2009.

131. Barrientos Velazquez∗, A. L., Y. Deng, and J. B. Dixon. Aflatoxin adsorption by bentonitesfrom contemporary mine sites in Texas. 2009 Texas A&M AgriLife Conference. CollegeStation, TX. January 12-16, 2009.

132. Marroquın-Cardona†, A. G., C. T. Hallmark, Y. Deng, J. F. Taylor, N. Johnson, A. Robinson,E. Afriyie-Gyawu, and T. D. Phillips. In vitro characterization of mycotoxin binders includedin animal feeds in Mexico. 2009 Texas A&M AgriLife Conference. College Station, TX.January 12-16, 2009.

133. Barrientos Velazquez∗, A. L., Y. Deng, and J.B. Dixon. Aflatoxin adsorption by bentonitesfrom contemporary mine sites in Texas. 2008 Texas Plant Protection Conference. CollegeStation, TX. December 3-4, 2008.


M. Services

M.1. For National and International Societies

• The Clay Minerals Society Council member, The Clay Minerals Society. 2016–2019.

• The Clay Minerals Society Nomenclature Committee member, The Clay Minerals Society.2015–2018.

• Organized the 51st Annual Meeting of the Clay Minerals Society (CMS) from May 17 to May21, 2014. One hundred and eighty-three clay scientists with 40 of their family members from27 countries attended the conference. Had 16 technical sessions, 1 one-day workshop, 1 one-day field trip, and 1 half-day local soil tour. Generated about 80k revenue from registrationfees, and had about 19k surplus at the end of the conference.

• Bid committee member for the Clay Minerals Society to sponsor the International Clay Con-ference in 2017.

• Symposium organizer/moderator: Mineral-Organo Interactions. S9-Soil Mineralogy Division.ASA, CSSA, and SSSA 2013 International Annual Meetings, Tampa, Florida, USA, November3-6, 2013.

• Marion L. & Chrystie M. Jackson Soil Science Award Committee, Soil Science Society ofAmerica. 2012-2013.

• Electronic Communication Committee, Chair, The Clay Minerals Society. 2012-2013.

• Electronic Communication Committee, member, The Clay Minerals Society. 2010-2014.

• Symposium organizer/moderator: Minerals, Nanoparticles, and Health. S9-Soil MineralogyDivision (2010-2011). ASA, CSSA, and SSSA 2011 International Annual Meetings, San An-tonio, Texas, USA, October 16-19, 2011.

• Soil Mineralogy field trip organizer for S9-Soil Mineralogy Division. Prior to the ASA, CSSA,and SSSA 2011 International Annual Meetings, San Antonio, Texas, USA. October 15, 2011.

• Technical session organizer/moderator: Soil Minerals and Human Health. S9-Soil MineralogyDivision, (2009-2010). ASA, CSSA, and SSSA 2010 International Annual Meetings. LongBeach, California, USA. October 31-November 4. 2010

• Graduate student presentation judge. 2009 Annual Meeting, Soil Science Society of America.S9-Soil Mineralogy Division. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. November 1-5, 2009.

• Graduate student presentation judge, 46th Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society.Billings, Montana, June 5-11, 2009.

M.2. State, Region and Industry Services

• Involved in Texas A&M University/Siemens R&DWorkshop, Discussed iron oxide mineralogyand chemistry, their uses for waste water treatment. June, 2012.

• Visited White Energy Plainview, TX. and updated them on aflatoxin detoxification in biofuelproduction. June 2012.

• Presented aflatoxin detoxification to the corn utilization industry at the Corn Utilization andTechnology Conference. June, 2012.

• Presentation to National Corn Growers Association on aflatoxin study, 2010.

• Aflatoxin Workshop organizer: Controlling aflatoxin infection of corn for feed and food. Col-lege Station, TX. May 12, 2010.

• Presentation to corn growers, clay industry, and toxicologists, and researchers on aflatoxindetoxification with clays at the Aflatoxin Workshop. May 12, 2010


• Update on aflatoxin detoxification work to Texas Corn Producers Board, Mycotoxin WorkingGroup—Office of the Texas State Chemist. 2010

• Presentation of mycotoxin detoxification work to Gates Foundation representative, 2010

• Update on aflatoxin detoxification work to Texas Corn Producers Board, Mycotoxin WorkingGroup—Office of the Texas State Chemist. 2009.

• Presentation of aflatoxin detoxification work to BASF, College Station, TX, October 17, 2008

• Presentation of aflatoxin detoxification work at Southern States Aflatoxin Workshop, Birm-ingham, Alabama. October 28-29, 2008.

M.3. University/College Service

• Student poster presentation judge, 2008 Texas A&M AgriLife Conference

M.4. Department Service

• The SCSC non-turf undergraduate scholarship selection committee. 2013

• Departmental seminar coordinator (2008–2011).

• Library liaison for Department of Soil and Crop Sciences (2011–present).


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