Jessica Till

Dr. Jessica Till is a Research Scientist and Communications Lead at the Agroecosystem Sustainability Center (ASC) at the University of Illinois, with an affiliation to the Digital Agriculture group at the University of Minnesota. She holds a PhD in Earth Science from the University of Minnesota and a BA from Vassar College. Her research focuses on nutrient cycling, soil health, geospatial analysis, food security, and science policy, aiming to advance sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems through interdisciplinary approaches.

Education:

• PhD in Earth Science, University of Minnesota
• BA, Vassar College

Research Interests: Dr. Till’s work integrates environmental mineralogy, digital agriculture technologies, and geospatial data analysis to address challenges in sustainable agriculture. She explores trade-offs between crop yields and environmental impacts, develops AI-driven tools for winter damage risk prediction in crops, and investigates fire effects on soil mineralogy. Her mission emphasizes bridging scientific research with policy to foster climate-resilient food systems.

Labs/Teams: She is actively involved in the Agroecosystem Sustainability Center (ASC) and contributes to the Digital Agriculture initiatives at the University of Minnesota. Her collaborations span academic, governmental, and industry partners to enhance technological solutions for agricultural sustainability.