Chinonso Etumnu

Chinonso Etumnu is an Assistant Professor of Agribusiness Marketing at the School of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment at Kentucky State University. His research focuses on e-commerce, entrepreneurialism, and agricultural adaptations to extreme weather and climate change. Dr. Etumnu completed his Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics at Purdue University, with master’s degrees from the University of San Francisco and University of Reading.

Research Interests

• E-commerce and digital retail trends
• Entrepreneurial strategies in agriculture
• Climate change resilience in agribusiness
• Data-driven approaches to farming success

Publication Trends reflect expertise in online marketplace dynamics, consumer behavior, and agricultural economics. Recent work examines Amazon’s impact on agribusiness sales, digital shopping patterns, and data clustering for farm strategies.

Grants & Awards

• VentureWell Grant for revitalizing first-year STEM and entrepreneurialism courses
• Collaborated on a grant to establish the Central Appalachian Farm and Food Business Development Center

Professional Background includes postdoctoral research at South Dakota State University before joining KSU in 2022. His work bridges technology, economics, and sustainable agricultural practices.