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Dr. Yunfei Jiang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Agriculture. Her research focuses on improving crop resilience to climate change and sustainable agronomic practices in Atlantic Canada, with expertise in agronomy, crop physiology, and environmental stress responses. She holds a Ph.D. in Plant Science from the University of Saskatchewan (2017), an M.Sc. from Dalhousie University (2013), and a B.Sc. in Horticulture from Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (2010). Her research includes evaluating enhanced efficiency fertilizers, biochar, and intercropping systems to enhance soil health and crop yields. She teaches courses such as AGRN2001 (Cereal-Based Cropping Systems) and PLSC2001 (Plant Propagation Techniques). Funding and awards details, along with her graduate students' projects, are available on her lab website at jiangdal.ca . Dr. Jiang is affiliated with professional organizations including the Nova Scotia Institute of Agrologists and the American Society of Agronomy. Her lab, the Agronomy and Crop Physiology (ACP) Lab, emphasizes sustainable agriculture and crop adaptation to environmental challenges. Contact her via email at yunfei.jiang@dal.ca or visit her lab's address: PO Box 550, Truro, NS B2N 5E3.

• Agronomy
• Crop Physiology
• Plant Response to Environmental Stress
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Preet Singh is a Professor and Associate Chair for Graduate Studies in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Georgia Tech, with affiliations to the College of Engineering. His research focuses on corrosion science, electrochemistry, and environmental degradation of materials, particularly metals and alloys. Prior to joining Georgia Tech in 2003, he was a faculty member at the Institute of Paper Science and Technology (IPST), where he investigated corrosion issues in the pulp and paper industry. Professor Singh's work explores fundamental mechanisms of material degradation in industrial environments, aiming to develop mitigation strategies against environment-induced failures. Key research areas include corrosion fatigue, hydrogen embrittlement, stress corrosion cracking, and oxidation behavior. His group employs experimental approaches to study material reliability under varying chemical and mechanical conditions. Recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration across oncology, agriculture, and energy systems, reflecting broad applications of materials science principles. Research trends show increased focus on biomedical materials and sustainable technologies alongside core corrosion studies. Professor Singh advises graduate students including Abdullah Alzubail, Yousif Al Rabie, Sai Shreeya, Yara, and Sean Li. He directs the Corrosion and Materials Reliability Laboratory (CMCRL), which partners with industry to solve practical engineering challenges related to material performance.

• Corrosion Science
• Electrochemistry
• Metals and Alloys
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Dr. Jeff Schoenau is a Professor of Soil Fertility and Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Strategic Research Chair in Soil Nutrient Management at the University of Saskatchewan's Department of Soil Science within the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. His research focuses on soil management strategies to enhance fertility, productivity, and health in prairie agricultural soils, including nutrient cycling, organic amendments, and salinity management. Education: Ph.D. (Soil Science, 1988) and B.S.A. (Agronomy, 1984) from the University of Saskatchewan. Affiliations: Fellow of the Agricultural Institute of Canada, member of the Saskatchewan Agriculture Hall of Fame (2022). Research Interests His work emphasizes 4R fertilization practices, cropping systems for soil organic matter improvement, novel nutrient/water management strategies, problem soils (e.g., saline/sodic lands), and greenhouse gas emissions mitigation. Awards Recipient of multiple accolades, including the 2024 Teaching Excellence Award, 2023 Professor of the Year, and the 2004 NSERC Synergy Award for innovation in plant root simulator technology. Teaching & Outreach Teaches courses on soil fertility, field studies, and soil characterization. Actively involved in farming with his wife, balancing academic and agricultural pursuits.

• Soil Fertility
• Nutrient Cycling
• Agronomy
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Professor Peter Smith is a Chair in Plant & Soil Science at the University of Aberdeen within the School of Biological Sciences . He obtained his PhD in 1991 and has held academic positions since 2001, including Senior Lecturer (2001), Reader (2003), and Professor of Soils & Global Change (2005). His work focuses on modelling greenhouse gas mitigation , bioenergy systems , and global food security . Fellowships: Royal Society (FRS), Royal Society of Edinburgh (FRSE), European Academy of Sciences (FEurASc), Indian National Science Academy (FNA) Leadership: Co-leader of the Environmental Modelling Group , Science Director at Scotland's Climate Change Centre of Expertise His research spans soil carbon dynamics , greenhouse gas removal technologies , and climate-agriculture interactions , with over 900 publications. Articles highlight work on bioenergy crops , soil monitoring frameworks , and global food system resilience . Funding includes major grants from NERC , EU , and UK government for projects like GHG Europe, DEVIL, and VERIFY. He serves as Editor for Global Change Biology and Global Change Biology Bioenergy .

• modelling greenhouse gas carbon mitigation
• bioenergy
• biological carbon sequestration
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Andrew Riseman serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Biology within the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia. His academic work bridges sustainable agricultural systems, plant breeding, and educational innovation, with particular emphasis on integrated crop-livestock models and urban farming applications. His educational background includes: PhD from Pennsylvania State University (1997) MSc from Pennsylvania State University (1990) BSc from Pennsylvania State University (1984) Riseman's research program investigates plant genetics for sustainable production systems, focusing on intercrop interactions, nutrient use efficiency, root physiology, and biotic/abiotic stress resistance. He develops germplasm specifically for multi-trophic production environments and urban agriculture contexts. Complementing his biological research, he actively engages in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and Community Based Action Research, with interests in critical thinking pedagogy and technology-enhanced educational environments. Analysis of his 2011-2015 publications reveals consistent investigation into intercropping dynamics (wheat-bean, barley-pea), nutrient cycling, and water management across diverse cropping systems. Key contributions include evaluations of organic production methods, root architecture variation, and sustainable rice intensification techniques, demonstrating a systems-oriented approach to agroecological challenges. No scientific awards or honors were documented in the provided source material. As a graduate supervisor, Riseman mentors students in UBC's Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems and Plant Science programs. His research portfolio includes funded projects on bioactive agricultural formulations, plant genetics in intercropping systems, and nitrogen source evaluations in organic production. Educational grants have supported his development of computer simulations for plant breeding education and scaffolded experiential learning initiatives within Land and Food Systems curriculum. Riseman maintains active affiliation with the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm and the Diversified Agroecosystem Cluster. He champions the UBC Farm as a vital academic resource for sustainable food system research, teaching, and community outreach, viewing its continued evolution as essential to advancing land and food systems scholarship.

• Sustainable Agriculture
• Plant Breeding
• Agroecology
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Dr. Emmanuel C. Omondi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering at Tennessee State University's College of Agriculture. His research focuses on industrial hemp agronomy, sustainable agriculture, and conservation practices. He holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Agronomy from the University of Wyoming and a B.Sc. in General Agriculture from the University of Nairobi. His research explores industrial hemp’s role in crop rotations, reduced tillage systems, and economic viability in Tennessee. Key projects include USDA-funded studies on organic farming impacts, soil health, and hemp production economics. He has led over $6.8 million in grants, including a USDA NIFA project on organic hemp assessment and a William Penn Foundation initiative on soil health and water quality. Awarded the Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society and multiple fellowships, Dr. Omondi’s work spans international development, including conservation agriculture projects in Kenya and Uganda. He has authored 20+ peer-reviewed articles on topics like soil carbon dynamics, organic farming profitability, and phytoremediation potential of hemp. Education: Ph.D. (Agronomy, University of Wyoming), M.Sc. (Agronomy, University of Wyoming), B.Sc. (General Agriculture, University of Nairobi) Grants: Over $6.8 million in funding for projects on hemp agronomy, soil health, and sustainable farming systems. His honors include the A.K. Dobrenz Student Paper Competition First Prize (2011) and recognition for international academic excellence. Current initiatives focus on bridging agricultural innovation with environmental stewardship through collaborative research.

• Industrial Hemp Agronomy
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Cropping Systems Agronomy
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Niels Anten is a Full Professor of Crop and Weed Ecology at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in plant interactions and sustainable agricultural systems. His research focuses on climate change impacts, crop diversification, and optimizing plant productivity under environmental stress. He leads projects on cocoa production resilience, intercropping strategies, and root-shoot signaling mechanisms in cereals and legumes. Key research interests include crop-weed competition, light-mediated plant responses, and the ecological roles of lianas in tropical forests. Anten has supervised 21 PhD candidates, including studies on potato stress responses, spatial crop diversification, and cocoa agroecology. His work integrates field experiments, functional-structural plant modeling, and big data analysis to address global food security challenges. Recent articles highlight breakthroughs in understanding CO2-driven photosynthetic efficiency, drought effects on cocoa yields, and far-red light influences on root systems. His datasets and collaborations span institutions globally, addressing topics like coffee genetic adaptation and arid ecosystem root dynamics. Anten frequently engages in media discussions on climate impacts on agriculture and sustainable farming practices.

• Climate Change
• Crop Ecology
• Plant Physiology
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Virginia Moore is an Assistant Professor in the School of Integrative Plant Science , Plant Breeding and Genetics Section at Cornell University. She joined the faculty on February 1, 2021. Her research program focuses on plant breeding for sustainable cropping systems, including organic systems, intercropping, pest resistance, and ecosystem services. She works with diverse species such as cover crops, perennial forages, bioenergy crops, and hemp. Dr. Moore earned her PhD in Plant Breeding & Plant Genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2018), MS from the same institution (2015), and BS from McGill University (2010). Prior to Cornell, she was a post-doctoral researcher and project manager for the USDA Sustainable Agricultural Systems Lab. Research Focus: Her work bridges plant breeding and agroecology through: Developing cover crops and perennial systems for enhanced sustainability Breeding crops for organic and polyculture environments Improving pest resistance and ecosystem service provision Advancing cold tolerance in crops like winter pea Publications: Her 9 recent articles (2016-2020) demonstrate consistent focus on sustainable agriculture, cover crop breeding, and organic systems. Research spans field experiments, genetic studies, farmer surveys, and cultivar development, with strong emphasis on practical applications for sustainable farming. Awards: NIFA-AFRI Postdoctoral Fellowship Mentoring & Grants: Dr. Moore leads the Moore Lab and mentors graduate students including Turner Fellow Maia Payne. She directs projects funded by USDA and USAID, and manages the Legume Cover Crop Breeding network. The lab offers PhD fellowships and summer internships focused on plant breeding for sustainability. Lab & Team: The Moore Lab researches cover crops, forages, hemp, and dry beans. Current projects include cold tolerance studies in winter pea and Johnsongrass, rye breeding initiatives, and farmer surveys on cereal rye usage.

• Plant Breeding
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Cover Crops
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Anusuya Rangarajan is a Senior Extension Associate and Director of the Cornell Small Farm Program at Cornell University’s School of Integrative Plant Science, Horticulture Section. She specializes in sustainable farming practices, particularly reduced tillage and soil health management for vegetable production, and urban agriculture. Doctorate, Michigan State University (1995) Master of Science, University of Wisconsin (1989) BA/BS, Michigan State University (1986) Her research focuses on sustainability in vegetable production systems, emphasizing reduced tillage, cover crops, and compost to enhance soil health without compromising yield or quality. She collaborates with colleagues across the Northeast and Midwest, exploring impacts on weed and pest management, soil biology, and profitability. The selected articles reflect her expertise in sustainable agriculture, including organic practices, conservation tillage, and urban farming. Key themes include optimizing soil health, balancing ecological and economic viability, and adapting agricultural strategies to small-scale systems. As Director of the Cornell Small Farm Program, she organizes the biennial Small Farm Summit, secured competitive grants for beginning farmer development, local food systems, veterans in agriculture, and soil health initiatives. She leads a team of seven staff members, collaborating with Cornell Cooperative Extension and non-profits to deliver workshops, webinars, and educational materials.

• Fresh market vegetable production
• Small farms and sustainable agriculture
• Organic and reduced tillage vegetable production
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Ralph C. Martin is a retired Professor in the Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph. His research focuses on sustainable food production, emphasizing resilient farming systems, soil health, and nitrogen use efficiency. He holds a Ph.D. from McGill University and has contributed to interdisciplinary projects across cropping systems, forage agronomy, and environmental stewardship. Education: B.A. and M.Sc. from Carleton University; Ph.D. from MacDonald College, McGill University. Research interests include sustainable agriculture, agroecology, climate change adaptation, and food security. His work bridges agronomic practices with ecological principles to enhance productivity while preserving natural resources. Notable contributions include books like Food Security: From Excess to Enough (2019) and over 150 peer-reviewed publications. He received the 2015 Sustainability Best Paper Award for his review on organic farming's carbon impacts. Recent publications address groundwater nitrate dynamics, cover crop effects, and automated pasture technologies. Martin actively engages in public discourse on food systems through op-eds and keynote talks, advocating for systemic changes to ensure equitable and resilient food production.

• Sustainable Agriculture
• Agroecology
• Agronomy
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Martin Entz is a Professor at the University of Manitoba in the Department of Plant Science , where he holds the Jarislowsky Chair in Natural Systems Agriculture for Climate Solutions . He leads the Natural Systems Agriculture Research Group , collaborating with farmers, breeders, and international partners. Education: BSc, MSc (University of Manitoba), PhD (University of Saskatchewan) Research Interests include: Agroecology Organic and Conservation Agriculture Natural Systems Mimicry Farmer-Participatory Plant Breeding Crop-Livestock Integration Climate-Smart Soils His publications focus on participatory breeding, legume intensification, soil health, and climate resilience. Key projects include the Glenlea Long-Term Organic-Conventional Study and collaborations in East Africa with the Canadian Food Grains Bank. Scientific Recognition : Fellow, Canadian Society of Agronomy Jarislowsky Chair (2023) Advising has shaped over 50 graduate and 150 undergraduate students. His lab includes Michelle Carkner (PhD), Sasha Loewen (PhD), and MSc students Laetitia Mukungu , Andrew Enns , and Sophia Partyka . Collaborations span institutions like the Land Institute , Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada , and the University of Guelph .

• Agroecology
• Organic Farming
• Conservation Agriculture
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Prof. Mariusz Jerzy Stolarski is a full-time faculty member at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, affiliated with the Department of Genetics, Plant Breeding and Biomaterial Engineering within the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry. His research focuses on bioeconomy, renewable energy systems, and sustainable biomass production. Scientific discipline: Agriculture and horticulture ORCID: 0000-0003-0712-9678 Email: mariusz.stolarski@uwm.edu.pl Phone: +48 89 523 48 38 His research explores biomass valorization, biofuel processing, and environmental efficiency assessments across agricultural and forestry systems. Recent work examines supercritical CO2 extraction effects on biomass stability, intercropping systems in organic farming, and economic viability of multi-purpose energy crops like industrial hemp and Virginia fanpetals. Scientific indicators highlight significant contributions: 79/96 publications (WoS/Scopus), 878/1141 citations (WoS/Scopus), H-index 21/24, and Google Scholar H-index 29 with 3089 citations. He has promoted 4 doctors and currently supervises 2 doctoral students.

• Bioeconomy
• Renewable Energy
• Biomass Production and Utilization
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Sabine Seidel is a full Professor at the Institute of Crop Production, Department of Agrarwissenschaften, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). Her research integrates plant modeling, sustainable agriculture, and digital farming to enhance climate-resilient and resource-efficient crop systems. Her research interests focus on the development and testing of innovative, diverse (organic) cultivation systems, particularly mixed cropping and intercropping. She investigates ecosystem services such as yield and greenhouse gas emissions through measurements and modeling. Her work emphasizes the interactions between genotype, environment, and management (G×E×M), especially concerning water, nitrogen, and root dynamics. She also explores root growth responses to nutrient deficiency and drought stress, and leads initiatives in digital farming, including AI tools for pollinator detection and digital twin development in agriculture. Analysis of her recent publications (2024–2025) reveals a strong trend in interdisciplinary research combining field experiments with advanced modeling. Her work spans agroecosystem modeling, intercropping systems (especially wheat and faba bean), soil-crop interactions, and the application of AI and machine learning in agriculture. She frequently contributes to multi-model studies and calibration protocols, emphasizing model accuracy and validation. Her research is highly collaborative, involving teams across Germany and Austria. Root:shoot ratio under conservation tillage Phenotypic plasticity in winter wheat Resource acquisition in intercropping Digital crop growth simulation using GANs Soil carbon sequestration and organic matter dynamics She has been actively involved in the PhenoRob Cluster of Excellence as a junior research group leader (2020–2025), focusing on optimizing plant mixtures through field experiments and modeling. Prior to this, she conducted postdoctoral research on subsoil management at the University of Bonn. Her work bridges ecology, plant science, soil science, and digital technologies. She earned her doctorate on plant modeling and irrigation from the Technical University of Dresden and studied agricultural sciences at the Technical University of Munich. She is based in Vienna and maintains an active presence in knowledge transfer, with media contributions in print and online outlets discussing sustainable farming practices.

• Organic Farming
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Crop Production
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Aritta Suwarno is a Research Associate at WIMEK, specializing in environmental science, agricultural sustainability, and peatland ecology. His work focuses on land use efficiency, oil palm plantations, and ecosystem services in Indonesia. Key Research Areas: Peatland management, plantation agriculture, soil subsidence, and sustainable smallholder livelihoods. Projects: Analyzing biobased plastic sustainability in Indonesia and economic benefits from forest resources via ecosystem services. Collaborations: Active in Indonesia and international peatland research networks.

• Environmental Science
• Agricultural Sciences
• Plantation Management
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Professor Nicola Randall is a Professor of Evidence Synthesis and Agroecology at Harper Adams University, where she leads the Centre for Evidence-Based Agriculture (CEBA) and the Agroecology for Sustainable Agri-food (AFS) research group. She holds a BSc (Hons), PhD, and a CertTHE in higher education. Her research focuses on agricultural ecology, sustainable food systems, and evidence-based decision-making in environmental and agricultural policies. She chairs the EU-NESA Network (CA23107 2024-2028) and serves on advisory boards for organizations such as the Food Standards Agency and Ceres2030. Her work emphasizes systematic reviews, evidence synthesis methodologies, and bridging gaps between research and policy. She has secured over £1 million in research funding, collaborating with bodies like BBSRC, DEFRA, and EU H2020. Education: BSc (Hons), PhD, CertTHE Teaching Roles: Course leader for Agroecology MSc, module leader for Fundamentals of Agroecology and International Agroecology Professional Memberships: British Ecological Society (Agroecology Committee), Society for Conservation Biology Her research spans topics like regenerative agriculture, pollinator ecology, and humane slaughter practices. She advises on international projects, including FAO initiatives and smallholder farming interventions in Africa. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications for sustainable agriculture and environmental governance.

• Agricultural Ecology
• Sustainable Food Production
• Evidence Synthesis
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