معرفی
Dr. Ji-Jhong (JJ) Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Wyoming. His research focuses on optimizing horticultural plant growth under resource-limited conditions, integrating environmental sensing technologies for sustainable production, and promoting native plant usage in landscaping. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from Utah State University and a B.S. from National Chung Hsing University in Taiwan.
Education:
- Ph.D. Plant Science, Utah State University (2023)
- M.S. Plant Science, Utah State University (2020)
- B.S. Horticultural Science, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan (2018)
Research Interests:
- Environmental effects on horticultural plant growth
- Automated irrigation systems and environmental sensors
- Native plant selection for sustainable landscaping
Recent work emphasizes drought resilience in ornamental plants like penstemons and roses, salinity tolerance in viburnum and grasses, and symbiotic relationships in Shepherdia species. His studies frequently employ NDVI sensors and thermal imaging for stress detection. Articles span topics from irrigation optimization to novel methods for quantifying plant stress responses. Chen collaborates on USDA-funded projects evaluating climate-ready landscape plants and space agriculture systems.
Lab activities focus on greenhouse trials and field monitoring systems. Current projects include developing drought-resilient plant varieties and precision irrigation protocols for arid regions. No formal awards are listed, though his work aligns with USDA priorities for sustainable agriculture initiatives.
