
Overview
Background
Professor Haynes works in the areas of soil and environmental science. His present research interests are on rehabilitation and revegetation of mine tailings, the use of constructed wetlands to treat drainage from tailings storage areas and the role of silicon in crop production. He has extensive experience having worked as both an applied research scientist and as a university professor and has worked in New Zealand, South Africa and Australia. He has published over 190 original research papers in international journals, over 25 review papers in international volumes as well as many conference and extension papers and contract reports. He has been an invited keynote speaker at many international conferences and has served on the editorial board of 4 international research journals. He has acted as principal supervisor and co-supervisor of PhD, MSc and honours students in both South Africa and Australia.
Professor Haynes has carried out research in commercial horticultural, pastoral, arable and forestry production as well as in small-holder semi subsistence agriculture. He has also worked on bioremediation of soils contaminated with organic pollutants, rehabilitation of mined sites, application of organic and inorganic wastes to soils and the effects of heavy metal contaminants on soil processes. His research has been mainly in the areas of applied soil chemistry and soil microbiology/biology with links to soil physical properties and to pollution of air and water. He has specialised in working on applied problems and maintains strong links with industry. Major areas of research have included the role of grazing animals in the fertility of pastoral soils, N cycling and gaseous and leaching losses from arable and pastoral systems, soil quality and soil degradation under agricultural land use, effects of soil contaminants on soil processes, rehabilitation and remediation of contaminated, degraded and mined sites and use of wastes as soil amendments.
Availability
- Dr Richard Haynes is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, University of Canterbury
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Canterbury
- Doctor of Philosophy of Science (Advanced), Lincoln University
Research interests
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Rehabilitation and revegetation of mine spoils
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Use of constructed wetlands to treat drainage from mine spoils
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Manufactured soil: a new use for bauxite residue
Weng, X., Haynes, R. J. and Zhou, Y. F. (2024). Manufactured soil: a new use for bauxite residue. Science of the Total Environment, 955 177105, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.177105
2024
Book Chapter
Phosphorus—An essential input for agriculture yet a key pollutant of surface waters
Haynes, Richard J. and Naidu, Ravi (2024). Phosphorus—An essential input for agriculture yet a key pollutant of surface waters. Inorganic contaminants and radionuclides. (pp. 405-426) edited by Ravi Naidu. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-90400-1.00007-0
2022
Book Chapter
Retention of heavy metals by dredged sediments and their management following land application
Haynes, Richard J. and Zhou, Ya-Feng (2022). Retention of heavy metals by dredged sediments and their management following land application. Advances in Agronomy. (pp. 191-254) edited by Donald L Sparks. Maryland Heights, MO, United States: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/bs.agron.2021.08.004
2021
Journal Article
Formulation and use of manufactured soils: a major use for organic and inorganic wastes
Haynes, R. J., Zhou, Y. F. and Weng, X. (2021). Formulation and use of manufactured soils: a major use for organic and inorganic wastes. Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology, 52 (22), 4113-4133. doi: 10.1080/10643389.2021.1989909
2020
Journal Article
Silicate sorption and desorption by a Si-deficient soil – Effects of pH and period of contact
Haynes, Richard J. and Zhou, Ya-Feng (2020). Silicate sorption and desorption by a Si-deficient soil – Effects of pH and period of contact. Geoderma, 365 114204, 114204. doi: 10.1016/j.geoderma.2020.114204
2019
Journal Article
Removal of Al, Ga, As, V and Mo from alkaline wastewater using pilot-scale constructed wetlands
Hua, Tao, Haynes, Richard J. and Zhou, Ya-Feng (2019). Removal of Al, Ga, As, V and Mo from alkaline wastewater using pilot-scale constructed wetlands. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26 (34), 35121-35130. doi: 10.1007/s11356-019-06490-3
2019
Journal Article
What effect does liming have on silicon availability in agricultural soils?
Haynes, Richard J. (2019). What effect does liming have on silicon availability in agricultural soils?. Geoderma, 337, 375-383. doi: 10.1016/j.geoderma.2018.09.026
2019
Journal Article
Dynamic change and diagnosis of physical, chemical and biological properties in bauxite residue disposal areas
Guo, Ying, Zhu, Feng, Wu, Chuan, Tian, Tao, Haynes, Richard J. and Xue, Sheng-guo (2019). Dynamic change and diagnosis of physical, chemical and biological properties in bauxite residue disposal areas. Journal of Central South University, 26 (2), 410-421. doi: 10.1007/s11771-019-4013-y
2019
Journal Article
Natural ripening with subsequent additions of gypsum and organic matter is key to successful bauxite residue revegetation
Haynes, Richard and Zhou, Ya-feng (2019). Natural ripening with subsequent additions of gypsum and organic matter is key to successful bauxite residue revegetation. Journal of Central South University, 26 (2), 289-303. doi: 10.1007/s11771-019-4001-2
2019
Journal Article
Growth of Rhodes grass and leaching of ions from seawater neutralized bauxite residues after amendment with gypsum and organic wastes
Li, Yaying, Haynes, Richard J., Chandrawana, Irena and Zhou, Ya-Feng (2019). Growth of Rhodes grass and leaching of ions from seawater neutralized bauxite residues after amendment with gypsum and organic wastes. Journal of Environmental Management, 231, 596-604. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.10.083
2019
Journal Article
Soil quality and vegetation performance indicators for sustainable rehabilitation of bauxite residue disposal areas: A review
Di Carlo, E., Chen, C. R., Haynes, R. J., Phillips, I. R. and Courtney, R. (2019). Soil quality and vegetation performance indicators for sustainable rehabilitation of bauxite residue disposal areas: A review. Soil Research, 57 (5), 419-446. doi: 10.1071/SR18348
2018
Journal Article
Properties of seawater neutralized bauxite residues and changes in chemical, physical and microbial properties induced by additions of gypsum and organic matter
Li, Yaying, Haynes, Richard J., Chandrawana, Irena and Zhou, Ya-Feng (2018). Properties of seawater neutralized bauxite residues and changes in chemical, physical and microbial properties induced by additions of gypsum and organic matter. Journal of Environmental Management, 223, 489-494. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.06.070
2018
Journal Article
Increased leaching and addition of amendments improve the properties of seawater-neutralized bauxite residue as a growth medium
Li, Yaying, Haynes, Richard J., Chandrawana, Irena and Zhou, Ya-Feng (2018). Increased leaching and addition of amendments improve the properties of seawater-neutralized bauxite residue as a growth medium. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 25 (25), 25476-25485. doi: 10.1007/s11356-018-2564-3
2018
Journal Article
Competitive and noncompetitive adsorption of silicate and phosphate by two acid Si-deficient soils and their effects on P and Si extractability
Haynes, Richard J. and Zhou, Ya-Feng (2018). Competitive and noncompetitive adsorption of silicate and phosphate by two acid Si-deficient soils and their effects on P and Si extractability. Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 64 (4), 535-541. doi: 10.1080/00380768.2018.1473008
2018
Journal Article
Potential use of two filter media in constructed wetlands for simultaneous removal of As, V and Mo from alkaline wastewater - Batch adsorption and column studies
Hua, T., Haynes, R. J. and Zhou, Y. -F. (2018). Potential use of two filter media in constructed wetlands for simultaneous removal of As, V and Mo from alkaline wastewater - Batch adsorption and column studies. Journal of Environmental Management, 218, 190-199. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.04.038
2018
Journal Article
Competitive adsorption and desorption of arsenate, vanadate, and molybdate onto the low-cost adsorbent materials alum water treatment sludge and bauxite
Hua, Tao, Haynes, Richard J. and Zhou, Ya-Feng (2018). Competitive adsorption and desorption of arsenate, vanadate, and molybdate onto the low-cost adsorbent materials alum water treatment sludge and bauxite. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 25 (34), 34053-34062. doi: 10.1007/s11356-018-3301-7
2017
Journal Article
Formation, properties and revegetation prospects for bauxite processing residue and the effects of seawater neutralization
Li, Yaying and Haynes, Richard J. (2017). Formation, properties and revegetation prospects for bauxite processing residue and the effects of seawater neutralization. International Journal of Environmental Engineering, 9 (1), 11-39. doi: 10.1504/IJEE.2016.10008923
2017
Journal Article
Effect of pH and added slag on the extractability of Si in two Si-deficient sugarcane soils
Haynes, Richard J. and Zhou, Ya-Feng (2017). Effect of pH and added slag on the extractability of Si in two Si-deficient sugarcane soils. Chemosphere, 193, 431-437. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.10.175
2017
Journal Article
Significance and role of Si in crop production
Haynes, Richard J. (2017). Significance and role of Si in crop production. Advances in Agronomy, 146, 83-166. doi: 10.1016/bs.agron.2017.06.001
2017
Journal Article
The nature of biogenic Si and its potential role in Si supply in agricultural soils
Haynes, Richard J. (2017). The nature of biogenic Si and its potential role in Si supply in agricultural soils. Agriculture Ecosystems & Environment, 245, 100-111. doi: 10.1016/j.agee.2017.04.021
Supervision
Availability
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- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
An investigation into the chemical, physical and biological properties of manufactured soil produced from bauxite residue
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Gunnar Kirchhof, Dr Ya-Feng Zhou
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Potential for Use of Constructed Wetland Technology to Treat Drainage from Seawater Neutralized Bauxite Residue Mud Storage Areas
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Ya-Feng Zhou
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Revegetation Strategies for Seawater Neutralized Bauxite Residue at Rio Tinto Alcan Using Various Amendments
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Ya-Feng Zhou
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Effects of land application of contaminated effluents on soil properties and the size, activity and diversity of soil microbial communities
Principal Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Use of organic matter amendments/clays to improve rehabilitation of bauxite refinery wastes
Principal Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
A comparison of solid wastes as low-cost adsorbents and immobilizing agents for heavy metals
Principal Advisor
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