Orlando Chambers

Orlando Chambers is an Assistant Professor in Agricultural Economics at the University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment. He serves as the Dean Associate for Administration and directs the Kentucky Tobacco Research & Development Center, overseeing a $3 million research budget while exploring tobacco biotechnology, novel plant-derived products, and health impact research.

• Doctor of Philosophy, University of Kentucky (1995)
• Master of Science, University of Kentucky (1989)
• Bachelor of Arts, Berea College (1986)

His research focuses on tobacco biotechnology, natural product development from plants, and public health implications of tobacco production. He manages the Center for Tobacco Reference Products, which has provided standardized reference cigarettes for research since 1968.

Key research grants include multiple Cigar Reference Products Program awards from the Food and Drug Administration (2020-2025) and a UK FEMA DR 4630 Public Assistance Grant from the KY Department of Military Affairs (2022-2024).

He is affiliated with the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program at the Markey Cancer Center and contributes to the university's Cancer Research Priority Initiative.