William "Gill" Giese

William "Gill" Giese serves as Assistant Professor of Plant and Soil Science in the College of Agriculture at Arkansas State University, a position he assumed in 2023. Previously, he worked as Viticulture Extension Specialist at New Mexico State University and taught agriculture/viticulture at Surry Community College in North Carolina.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Viticulture from Virginia Tech University
• M.S. in Horticulture from the University of Arkansas
• B.S. in Agriculture from the University of Arkansas

Dr. Giese's research focuses on sustainable viticulture systems, with emphasis on variety/rootstock trials, irrigation optimization, nematode modeling, and cover crop implementation to enhance pollinator habitats and soil health. His work bridges practical agricultural challenges with environmental stewardship in fruit and vegetable production systems.

He has secured research funding from Western SARE and multiple state/local agencies. Professional affiliations include:

• American Society of Enology and Viticulture
• American Society of Horticultural Science