David C. Johnson, Ph.D. completed studies (May 2011) at New Mexico State University (NMSU) receiving a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology implementing metagenomics to study microbial community structures of mixed-culture hydrogen-producing bacteria. A Masters in Agricultural Biology (May 2004) was also received [Remote Sensing of Water Stress in Pecans] and a Baccalaureate in Science in Biology with minors in Statistics and Environmental Management as a Crimson Scholar (May 2002). During this tenure was also a member of the Alpha Chi Honorary Society, instructor in upper level Regulatory Toxicology courses, guest speaker at international conferences, instructed soil biology and environmental management classes at NMSU and has co-authored seven articles, conference proceedings or conference presentations and one book chapter on bio-hydrogen. Currently conducting metagenomics analysis on soil microbial community structures for development of agricultural management systems that improve soil fertility, mitigate atmospheric CO2 and reduce pollution resulting from conventional agriculture practices.