Troy Ott

Troy Ott is a Professor of Animal Science and Acting Director of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences at Pennsylvania State University. He holds leadership roles in the College of Agricultural Sciences, including recent appointment as Dean. His research focuses on animal food production, reproductive physiology, and immunology, particularly the signaling interactions between embryo, uterus, and immune cells in early pregnancy. Ott has invented seven patented technologies aimed at improving reproductive management and diagnostic tools in livestock.

Research Interests: Ott’s work spans reproductive biology, immunology, and the application of systems biology to livestock health. He explores how early pregnancy signals modulate systemic immunity and develops novel diagnostic assays for pregnancy detection. His studies also address climate change impacts on livestock production and methane emission mitigation strategies.

Publications: Ott’s recent work emphasizes pregnancy biology (e.g., Annual Review of Animal Biosciences, 2025), immune dynamics in dairy cattle (Journal of Dairy Science, 2024), and livestock methane emissions (Environmental Science & Technology, 2023). His articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches linking animal physiology to environmental sustainability.

• Awards: UNESCO Janusz Korczak Jubilee Medal (2024)
• Grants & Industry Partnerships: Leads initiatives on sustainable farming and collaborates with organizations like Phospholutions for strategic agricultural partnerships.

Labs & Teams: Directs research teams in the Huck Institutes and collaborates with the Penn State Plant Institute. His work bridges academia and industry via diagnostic technology commercialization.