Armen Ricardo Kemanian

Armen Ricardo Kemanian is a Professor at the Plant Science Institute of Energy and the Environment (IEE), focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of agriculture, climate change, and sustainable systems. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to climate action and zero hunger.

• Current projects include P4Climate, a paleo perspective on climate-food security links (NSF-funded, 2024-2026).
• He leads international collaborations like the U.S.-Italy Student Research Initiative on Mediterranean ecosystems (2014-2018).

Research interests center on:

• Agriculture: Climate-resilient crops, food security in extreme scenarios (e.g., nuclear winter).
• Soil Science: Critical soil moisture thresholds for plant stress and carbon sequestration.
• Agrivoltaics: Integrating solar energy with farming systems.
• Nutrient Management: Reducing pollution through multi-scale agricultural solutions.

Recent publications highlight trends in agricultural adaptation to climate crises, soil-plant interactions, and agrivoltaic technology. His NSF and EPA grants drive innovations in sustainable land use and climate modeling.