Chris Wilson

Dr. Chris Wilson is an Assistant Professor in Agronomy at the University of Florida, specializing as a Global Change Agroecologist. His research focuses on agroecosystem monitoring using remote sensing, hyperspectral sensors, and ecosystem models; pasture management impacts on soil carbon; and crop physiology responses to abiotic stressors.

Education:

• PhD in Interdisciplinary Ecology, University of Florida (2017)
• BA in Ecology, New College of Florida (2009)

Research examines three core areas:

• Agroecosystem productivity assessment using multi-source data integration
• Pasture management effects on carbon sequestration
• Crop stress physiology for resilient production systems

Publications show consistent focus on carbon dynamics, with recent work emphasizing climate resilience in agricultural systems through improved monitoring techniques and management strategies.

Awards:

• Graduate Research Fellowship, University of Florida (2012-2017)

Advisees include Hannah Rusch (PhD student), with funded research totaling $1.92M from NSF, USDA, and industry partners. Leads the Plant Root Science Consortium and co-directs research initiatives at the Center for Stress Resilient Agriculture.