Chris McKenna

Chris McKenna serves as a full-time Lecturer in the Department of Plant Science at the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, California State University, Fresno, having joined the department in fall 2018. He is a core instructor in the university's leading mechanized agricultural program, specializing in practical engineering applications for agricultural systems.

His teaching portfolio directly informs his professional focus, with key research interests emerging from his instructional expertise:

• Agricultural Engineering
• Agricultural Machinery Design and Operation
• Power Equipment Safety Protocols
• Metallurgical Applications in Agriculture

These areas reflect critical components of modern mechanized farming, emphasizing safety, equipment functionality, and material science within agricultural contexts.