معرفی
Joey Young is an Associate Professor and Associate Director at Texas Tech University, affiliated with STEM CORE and the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences. He specializes in golf course management practices, focusing on soil carbon sequestration, salinity mitigation, and water conservation in West Texas. His research aims to bridge resource efficiency with aesthetic and environmental benefits of turfgrass systems.
- Education
- B.S. in Golf Course and Sports Turf Management, Mississippi State University
- M.S. in Plant Pathology, Mississippi State University
- Ph.D. in Turfgrass Physiology, University of Arkansas
Dr. Young's research emphasizes sustainable water use and turfgrass management. He has secured funding for projects like long-term soil carbon sequestration on golf courses and currently oversees student research on plant growth regulators. His career trajectory spans internships at high-end country clubs to academic leadership roles.
