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Andrew McDonald is an Associate Professor at Cornell University, holding dual appointments in the School of Integrative Plant Science (Soil and Crop Sciences Section) and the Department of Global Development. His work focuses on cropping systems ecology, climate change adaptation, and agricultural sustainability with a strong emphasis on South Asia. He previously led CIMMYT's sustainable intensification program and currently develops decision frameworks for technology scaling in agri-food systems.
He earned his B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. from Cornell University between 1994 and 2003. His research integrates agronomy, hydrology, and social sciences to address food security challenges, particularly in water resources management and policy. Recent work includes applying remote sensing for crop yield estimation and machine learning for precision agriculture in resource-constrained environments.
Key research themes include climate-smart agriculture practices, residue management, and irrigation strategies. His interdisciplinary approach addresses both biophysical and socio-economic dimensions of agricultural systems. He has contributed to frameworks like the PAiCE tool for climate adaptation and the LCAS-APT protocol for prioritizing agronomic interventions. His lab's work has been supported by grants such as the Cornell Atkinson Academic Venture Fund (2024).
Education history includes a Doctorate (2003), Master of Science (1998), and Bachelor of Science (1994) all from Cornell University. He advises on courses like PLSCI 4140 (Global Cropping Systems) and PLSCI 6017 (Cropping Systems Ecology). His lab's website highlights ongoing projects in systems agronomy and global development contexts.
