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Scott A. Jackson is the Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Synthetic Biology at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Department of Crop & Soil Sciences. He holds adjunct professor roles in the Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics. His research focuses on genomic tools for crop improvement, particularly in legumes like peanut and soybean, with emphasis on genome structure-function relationships and synthetic biology applications.
Education and career highlights include his tenure as GRA Eminent Scholar in Plant Functional Genomics (2011–2019) and leadership roles in the Plant Center and Center for Applied Genetic Technologies. After industry experience with Bayer Crop Science, he returned to UGA to establish genomic-driven crop improvement programs. He is an Associate Editor of The Plant Journal and Molecular Plant.
Research interests span genome evolution, crop domestication, and translating genomic insights into agricultural practices. His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing sustainable crop productivity and global food security. Awards include the NSF Young Investigator Award (2002) and AAAS Fellowship.
Key initiatives include developing genomic resources for legumes, leveraging synthetic biology for crop innovation, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. His lab focuses on disease resistance, genomic assembly, and applying advanced modeling to agricultural systems.
- Awards: NSF Young Investigator Award, AAAS Fellow
- Labs/Teams: Center for Applied Genetic Technologies (CAGT), Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics (IPBGG)
- Grants/Funding: GRA Eminent Scholar Program, industry partnerships
