جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Hector Menendezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Grazing Systems
• Precision Livestock Technology
• Systems Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hector Menendez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Science at South Dakota State University (SDSU) and serves as the SDSU Extension Livestock Grazing Specialist. He holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from SDSU (2018), an M.S. in Agricultural Sciences from Sam Houston State University (2012), and a B.S. in Animal Science (with a minor in Agricultural Business) from Sam Houston State University (2010). His research focuses on grazing systems optimization, precision livestock technology, and systems modeling. Key areas include improving livestock management through mathematical simulation models, precision tools, and understanding water-soil-plant-animal interactions. He also explores climate-smart agriculture and virtual fencing technologies to enhance sustainability. Menendez’s recent articles emphasize precision livestock data automation, methane emissions reduction, and grazing system dynamics. His work integrates system dynamics modeling with emerging technologies like AI to address agricultural challenges. He serves on the National Animal Nutrition Program committee, guiding national nutrient modeling resources. Students under his advisement include Anna Dagel (M.S. in ruminant nutrition/precision heifer development) and Lily McFadden (M.S. in cover crop/soil carbon modeling). He is based at the SDSU West River Ag Center in Rapid City, SD, and collaborates on producer research sites for climate-smart agriculture initiatives. His efforts bridge academia, extension, and industry to advance sustainable livestock production.

Cody Wrightمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ruminant Nutrition
• Beef Cattle Management
• Animal Nutrition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cody Wright is a Professor in the Department of Animal Science at South Dakota State University (SDSU). He specializes in ruminant nutrition and beef cattle management, with a focus on feed efficiency, mineral supplementation, and livestock production systems. Wright holds a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University, an M.S. from Kansas State University, and a B.S. from South Dakota State University. His academic responsibilities include teaching courses such as AS 264 (Ruminant Livestock Production) and AS 319/L (Livestock Feeds and Feeding). He actively participates in university committees, including the F. O. Butler Foundation and the SDSU Academic Affairs Committee, and serves as the Beef Bowl BBQ Coordinator and Assessment Coordinator for the Department of Animal Science. Wright’s research emphasizes beef cattle nutrition and management strategies. His work explores topics like trace mineral effects on cow-calf performance, water intake dynamics in beef cattle, and the integration of crop-livestock systems for sustainable agriculture. He has published extensively on feed additives, environmental impacts on livestock, and reproductive physiology. He has received numerous awards, including the 2016 F. O. Butler Award for Excellence in Teaching and the 2010 Outstanding Extension Specialist Award from the American Society of Animal Science. His contributions to advising and teaching have also been recognized through awards like the 2017 Timothy J. Nichols Award. Wright is affiliated with professional organizations such as the American Society of Animal Science and the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists. He leads initiatives like the SDSU Cow/Calf Teaching and Research Unit, advancing practical and applied research in beef production.

Bruce Millettمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• GIS Applications in Ecology
• Wetland Ecosystems
• Climate Change Impact
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bruce Millett is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences at South Dakota State University. His academic roles include teaching courses such as GEOG-131, GEOG-132, and advanced GIS/remote sensing modules. He serves on the Academic Assessment Committee and advises the Drone Club. Professional memberships include the Association of American Geographers (AAG), American Meteorological Society (AMS), and Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS). Dr. Millett holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (2004), M.S. in Geography (1999), and B.S. in Geography (1995). Additional credentials include military training as an Aerographer's Mate (AG-C1 and AG-A1 Schools, 1986-1980). His research focuses on prairie wetlands, climate change impacts, and aerial remote sensing applications. Notable areas include wetland ecosystem dynamics, climate change adaptation strategies, and integrating UAS (drone) technology for ecological monitoring. His work bridges geospatial sciences with environmental policy, exemplified by studies on the Dakota Access Pipeline and agricultural disease modeling. Millett has secured grants totaling over $860,000, including leadership in the StateView Program and CDC-funded geocoding projects. His 2005 Outstanding Graduate Alumni Award recognizes his early career contributions. Current projects emphasize crop yield prediction via UAV remote sensing and climate change vulnerability assessments in prairie ecosystems.

John McMaineمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Water management
• Water quality
• Contaminant fate and transport
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John McMaine serves as an Associate Professor and Extension Water Management Engineer at South Dakota State University (SDSU), based in Brookings. He holds additional roles as the Griffith Chair in Agriculture and Water Resources, Director of Mesonet at SDState, and Director of the South Dakota Water Resources Institute. His work focuses on translating research into practical solutions for agricultural water management challenges, emphasizing stakeholder engagement. Education: Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering from Oklahoma State University and University of Kentucky. McMaine's research interests include water quality, contaminant transport, streambank stability, and low-impact development. His extension efforts prioritize community education on sustainable water practices, reflected in awards like the Gamma Sigma Delta Excellence in Extension Award (2022). He has secured over $2.5 million in grants, leading projects such as 'Roadmap to Water Resilience' and 'Cover Crops for Water and Nutrient Management.' Grants: Principal Investigator (PI) on multiple USDA-NIFA, NRCS, and EPA-funded initiatives addressing nutrient management and water conservation. He actively participates in professional organizations like the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and the South Dakota Soil and Water Conservation Society, serving as its President in 2022.

Christopher Grahamمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nitrogen Cycle
• Plant Physiology
• Soil Microbiology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Christopher Graham is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist-Agronomist at the Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science, South Dakota State University (SDSU). His roles include academic teaching, research, and extension activities focused on sustainable agricultural practices in semi-arid regions. Education: B.S. from Arizona State University, M.P.A. from Columbia University, and Ph.D. from Cornell University. His research emphasizes interactions between plants, soils, and microbes, with a focus on nitrogen cycling, crop physiology, and legume-based cropping systems. Key research areas include: 1) Nitrogen fixation in pulse crops under abiotic stress, 2) Soil health dynamics during grassland-to-crop conversion, 3) Cover crop integration in dryland farming systems, and 4) Climate-smart agricultural practices in the Northern Great Plains. He leads trials on wheat, oats, field peas, sorghum, and sunflower varieties. He collaborates with SDSU’s West River Research Farm, South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station, and Extension programs. Notable projects include evaluating microbial community shifts during land-use changes, optimizing nitrogen management in winter wheat, and developing climate-resilient cropping systems.

Jason Clarkمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Soil Fertility Management
• Crop Nutrition
• Precision Agriculture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jason Clark is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science at South Dakota State University (SDSU). He also serves as an SDSU Extension Soil Fertility Specialist, focusing on nutrient management strategies that balance crop productivity with environmental sustainability. His work integrates precision agriculture techniques and soil health principles to optimize fertilizer use efficiency. Education: Ph.D. in Soil Nutrient Management, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (2018) M.S. in Plant Science, Utah State University (2014) B.S. in Agronomy, Utah State University (2011) Research Interests: Dr. Clark’s program emphasizes soil fertility management, including nitrogen and phosphorus application timing, fertilizer placement technologies (e.g., Y-drop systems), and the role of cover crops in improving nutrient cycling. He evaluates how conservation practices like no-till farming and crop rotation influence soil health and reduce environmental impacts. Key Projects: Optimizing nitrogen fertilizer rates using anaerobic mineralization tests and machine learning. Investigating early and late in-season nitrogen applications for corn production. Assessing the economic and agronomic impacts of cover crop composition in semi-arid regions. Outreach & Extension: He develops soil sampling guidelines and fertilizer recommendations tailored to South Dakota’s cropping systems, addressing challenges like fallow syndrome and post-flooding soil management. His extension materials include practical guides on corn starter fertilizer practices and precision nutrient management.

David E. Clayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Precision Agriculture
• Soil Science
• Sustainable Agriculture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David E. Clay is a Professor of Soil Science holding the South Dakota Corn Chair at South Dakota State University, affiliated with the Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science within the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences. His work bridges precision agriculture with environmental sustainability and economic viability in farming systems. Education: B.S. from the University of Wisconsin (Madison) M.S. from the University of Idaho Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota Dr. Clay's research focuses on developing sustainable precision agricultural management systems through conceptual understanding of complex interactions among weeds, crop genetics, soils, topography, water, insects, diseases, and nutrient cycling. His work pioneers remote sensing techniques for carbon storage and stress assessment, precision farming equations, and resilience measurement tools. He employs simulation models, stable isotope tracking, microarray analysis, and detailed field measurements to address critical agricultural challenges. With over 250 publications including 13 edited books, his scholarly output demonstrates consistent leadership in precision agriculture and soil science. Recent work examines patch-burn grazing impacts on prairie ecosystems and fertilizer program optimization, reflecting his commitment to translating research into practical farming solutions that balance productivity with environmental stewardship. Awards and Honors: Two-time recipient of ASA Precision Agriculture Systems Impact Award (2016, 2013) Fellow of the American Society of Agronomy (2007) Multiple Paper of the Year awards (2016, 2012) SDSU F.O. Butler Award for Excellence in Research (2004) USDA-ARS Collaboration Award (2006) Excellence in Extension Materials awards (2016, 2010, 2006) As former editor of the Agronomy Journal and author of influential extension materials like the Midwest Cover Crop Field Guide, Dr. Clay has shaped agricultural education and practice. His editorial leadership across 13 books and numerous publications demonstrates significant knowledge dissemination impact. Based at the Raven Precision Agriculture Center, his research program actively develops innovative management systems that address multivariate agricultural challenges while maintaining economic viability for rural communities.

Hani Ghoshehمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Weed Science
• Agronomy
• Crop Production
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Hani Ghosheh is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science at South Dakota State University (SDSU), specializing in weed science and agronomy. With over 25 years of academic experience, he has held roles including Professor of Weed Science at Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), a visiting scholar at the University of Kentucky, and an Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellow in Stuttgart, Germany. Education includes a Ph.D. in Agronomy (Weed Science) from Texas A&M University, an M.S. in Plant Production (Plant Breeding) from the University of Jordan, and a B.S. in Plant Production from the University of Jordan. His research focuses on weed management strategies, agronomic practices, curriculum development, and online teaching innovations. Key academic interests include sustainable agriculture, herbicide sensitivity, crop-weed interactions, and graduate student supervision. He teaches courses like Crop Production, Crop Improvement, and Non-Chemical Weed Management at SDSU. His 30+ peer-reviewed articles explore topics such as weed population genetics, allelopathic effects, and seed desiccation tolerance. Awards include the prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship. He currently coordinates undergraduate teaching in the Department and conducts research at the McFadden Biostress Laboratory in Brookings, SD.

Sherrie Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sustainable Development
• Agricultural Management
• Climate Change Mitigation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sherrie Wang is a d'Arbeloff Career Development Assistant Professor at MIT, jointly appointed in Mechanical Engineering and the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS). Her research focuses on leveraging novel data and computational methods to advance sustainable development, particularly in agriculture and climate change mitigation in low- and middle-income regions. She employs satellite imagery, LiDAR, and crowdsourced data to develop robust machine learning frameworks that address data scarcity and noise challenges. Before MIT, she was a Ciriacy-Wantrup Postdoctoral Fellow at UC Berkeley, hosted by the Global Policy Lab. She earned her PhD in Computational and Mathematical Engineering from Stanford University, advised by David Lobell. Her work has been featured in venues like Science, IEEE/CVF, and AAAI. She leads the Earth Intelligence Lab at MIT, which pioneers data-driven solutions for global sustainability. Key projects include crop mapping in Thailand, Clean Water Act compliance via machine learning, and assessing wildfire smoke impacts on Midwestern agriculture. Her research has received coverage in MIT News and on the institution's front page. Contact: sherwang@mit.edu

Mark Renzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Weed Ecology
• Invasive Species Management
• Pasture Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mark Renz is Professor and Extension Weed Specialist in UW-Madison's Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences. His research develops sustainable weed management strategies for perennial crops (alfalfa, pastures) and natural ecosystems threatened by invasive plants. Research optimizes interseeding techniques for alfalfa-corn systems, evaluates herbicide efficacy in silvopasture conversion, and models invasive species distributions across Wisconsin. Extension outreach includes developing decision tools like Weed-O-Meter and WISTIPP Viewer for land managers. Dr. Renz teaches weed identification and management in the Farm and Industry Short Course program. His lab collaborates with agricultural producers, natural resource agencies, and the Wisconsin First Detector Network on invasive species monitoring.

Annemarie Schneiderمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urbanization
• Land Cover Change
• Remote Sensing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Annemarie Schneider is an Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Nelson Institute, affiliated with the Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment (SAGE). Her research examines urbanization patterns through remote sensing and spatial analysis. Research Focus: Dr. Schneider develops methodologies for comparative urban analysis across global contexts, focusing on land cover change dynamics, peri-urban expansion, and socioeconomic drivers of urbanization. Her work integrates satellite imagery with census data to establish standardized urban mapping frameworks, particularly across rapidly developing regions of East-Southeast Asia. Publications demonstrate consistent innovation in multi-temporal Landsat analysis for urbanization studies, with recent expansion into urban climatology and cryosphere-atmosphere interactions. Dr. Schneider advises graduate students through interdisciplinary programs in Environment and Resources, Geography, and Urban Planning, emphasizing geostatistical and data fusion techniques.

Meha Jainمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Science
• Agricultural Science
• Remote Sensing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Meha Jain is an Assistant Professor at the School for Environment and Sustainability, University of Michigan, and a member of the Sustainable Food Systems Initiative. Her research focuses on environmental change impacts on agricultural production, particularly in India, combining remote sensing with geospatial and socio-economic data to analyze farmer adaptation strategies. Key areas include groundwater depletion, climate resilience, and sustainable practices in smallholder systems. Her work addresses challenges such as wheat adaptation to warming temperatures, fertilizer use efficiency in Bihar, and residue burning emissions. She also explores institutional frameworks influencing crop yields and climate-smart agriculture adoption. Jain collaborates with the Center for South Asian Studies (CSAS) and contributes to interdisciplinary projects on irrigation management, circular migration, and policy design for sustainable agriculture. Recent research highlights include analyzing satellite data to map crop yields, tillage practices, and cover crop species, while her projects emphasize scaling-up sustainable technologies and mitigating environmental trade-offs in farming systems.

Jason Condonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Soil Science
• Agricultural Sustainability
• Climate Change Adaptation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jason Condon is an Associate Professor in Soil Science at Charles Sturt University (CSU), located in Wagga Wagga, Australia. His research focuses on practical soil science solutions for agricultural challenges, particularly acid soil management, salinity, and climate change adaptation. He holds a BAgrSci(Hons) from La Trobe University and a PhD from Charles Sturt University. Dr. Condon has taught soil science at CSU since 1996, emphasizing industry-relevant curricula. He co-authored the e-textbook STute: Tutorials in Soil Science to enhance student understanding of soil chemistry. His research collaborations include Can Tho University (Vietnam) and NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI), focusing on soil nutrition, crop production, and greenhouse gas mitigation. Key areas of research include: acid soil amelioration strategies, nitrogen cycling in pastures, and sustainable crop rotations in saline environments. He has led ACIAR-funded projects addressing climate change impacts in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, promoting alternative crops like soybean and quinoa. His work integrates laboratory analyses with farmer-participatory monitoring systems. Condon has supervised 6 PhD, 1 Master’s, and 16 Honours students. His industry linkages ensure research outputs are directly applicable to farming communities. He has secured grants from MLA, GRDC, and NSW DPI for projects like subsoil acidity management and organic amendment trials. His teaching and research emphasize bridging academic knowledge with on-ground agricultural practices. Recent work includes developing irrigation schedules using Chameleon soil sensors and exploring Bayesian models for rice-shrimp aquaculture systems. He advocates for soil health improvement through strategic liming and organic amendments, with a focus on long-term agronomic sustainability.

Mobushir Riaz Khanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Remote Sensing
• GIS
• Environmental Science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mobushir Riaz Khan is a Senior Lecturer in Spatial Science at Charles Sturt University, affiliated with the School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences. He holds a PhD in Spatial Sciences for Natural Resources from the University of Twente, Netherlands, and has over a decade of teaching and research experience in geospatial technologies. His expertise spans remote sensing, GIS, and their applications in agriculture, hydrology, and environmental management. Education: PhD in Spatial Sciences for Natural Resources, University of Twente (2011) Master of Science in Agriculture (Insect Resistance Modelling), Chiang Mai University (1999) Graduate Certificate in Production Ecology and Remote Sensing, Wageningen University (2008) Research Interests: His work focuses on geospatial applications for sustainable agriculture, precision farming, climate-smart systems, flood and bushfire risk mitigation, and water resource management. He develops decision support tools for crop monitoring and groundwater optimization, with projects in Australia, Pakistan, and China. Projects: Key initiatives include mobile/web-based tools like APNA PANI and APNA FARM for groundwater management, and collaborations with organizations like ACIAR, FAO, and ADB. His research has addressed deforestation, hydrological modeling, and spatial epidemiology of livestock diseases. Grants & Recognition: He has secured competitive research grants and executed over 25 ISI-indexed publications. Training roles include lead trainer for ISNET and INIT workshops on space technology for food security. Labs/Teams: Leads geospatial projects at Charles Sturt University and collaborates with institutions like Swinburne University (Adjunct Associate Professor) and PMAS-Arid Agriculture University.

• Plant Physiology
• Plant Biotechnology
• Symbiotic Interactions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tiziana Pandolfini is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, Università degli Studi di Verona. Her research focuses on plant physiology, symbiotic interactions between legumes and rhizobia, and genetic engineering applications for agricultural improvement. She teaches courses in plant biology and physiology, and has been involved in numerous research projects addressing biostimulant efficacy, stress resilience in plants, and RNA interference applications. Research Interests: Her work explores molecular mechanisms in fruit development, microbial symbiosis, and the use of protein hydrolysates and small molecules (sRNA/peptides) to enhance plant growth. Key areas include biotechnology for crop improvement, plant-microbe interactions, and engineering resistance to pathogens like Sharka virus in fruit crops. Recent Projects (2022–2025): Current initiatives include developing drought-tolerant crops through genetic and environmental integration, optimizing protein hydrolysate formulations, and studying small RNAs and peptides for disease control in horticultural plants. She also leads projects on magnesium nutrition in vines and microbial biodiversity in ecosystems. Teaching: She contributes to undergraduate and graduate programs in biotechnology and viticulture, covering plant physiology, fruit crop biotechnology, and stress physiology. Her teaching spans over 20 years with consistent involvement in course design and delivery.