جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Field Crops
• Agronomy
• Sustainable Agriculture
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Steve Whittington is a Field Crops Extension Educator at Michigan State University, based at the Montcalm County Extension Office. His work spans multiple counties in west-central Michigan, focusing on commodities including corn, soybean, wheat, potatoes, dry beans, vegetables, and forages. He delivers research-based education to producers and industry stakeholders and conducts agronomic research to enhance crop production and food security. His research interests center on: Field Crops : Optimization of corn, soybean, and potato systems Sustainable Agriculture : Resource-efficient practices for long-term productivity Agronomy : Seed technology, planting methodologies, and soil health Food Security : Strategies to improve crop resilience and yield stability Steve's recent publications (2025) focus on potato agronomy, sustainable corn systems, weed management, and agricultural economics. Trends include field experimentation, stakeholder engagement, and leveraging digital platforms for extension education. He leads key initiatives including the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series and the annual Potato Field Day , facilitating knowledge exchange between researchers, farmers, and industry partners.

• Entomology
• Agricultural Risk Assessment
• Biological Risk Assessment
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Robert K. D. Peterson is a Professor of Entomology in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences at Montana State University, where he also serves as Director of the Online Masters Program in Environmental Sciences. He joined MSU in 2002 and was promoted to Professor in 2011. Dr. Peterson received his Ph.D. in Entomology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1995 and maintains an adjunct appointment in the Department of Entomology at his alma mater. Dr. Peterson's research program centers on agricultural and biological risk assessment, with three interconnected focus areas: Biotechnology risk - including glyphosate-tolerant crops, Bt crops, and plant-based biopharmaceuticals Invasive species risk - particularly human health risks from vector-borne diseases like West Nile Virus Pesticide risk - comparative assessments of different control methods and their environmental impacts His additional research interests include plant-stress ecophysiology, with particular focus on wheat physiological responses to the wheat stem sawfly, and integrated pest management theory with emphasis on economic decision levels. Dr. Peterson has developed innovative approaches to comparative risk assessment that integrate multiple lines of evidence for improved environmental health decision-making. Dr. Peterson teaches Biological Risk Assessment (ENSC 407, LRES 507) each Fall Semester, and Insect Ecology (ENTO 510) and Special Topics Seminar (ENTO 594) in even years during Spring Semester. His teaching reflects his expertise in risk assessment methodology and ecological principles. Professional Recognition With 112 refereed publications and 14 book chapters to his name, Dr. Peterson has established himself as a leading researcher in agricultural risk assessment. His work spans entomology, environmental science, agricultural science, and risk assessment fields. Mentorship and Collaboration Dr. Peterson currently supervises four MS students and has successfully guided 11 graduate students to completion throughout his career. His research group, the AgBiosafety Entomology Group, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration across entomology, plant science, environmental toxicology, and risk assessment disciplines.

Mark Carrollمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Turfgrass Science
• Water Quality
• Nutrient Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mark Carroll is an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he has served since 2006. He directs the Environmental Science & Policy Program and focuses on sustainable turfgrass systems. PhD from Cornell University in Turfgrass Science MS and BS from Michigan State University in Soil Science Research Specializations: Water quality in turfgrass management, pesticide sorption to thatch, nutrient runoff reduction, and organic lawn care. His work addresses: Low-input turf systems Pesticide fate modeling Compost-based management Microclover integration Key Publications demonstrate expertise in: Soil-microbial interactions Urban stormwater mitigation Regulatory-compliant nutrient strategies Awards: Junior Faculty Award (1994) Teaching Award (1994) Merrill Presidential Mentor (2009) Leadership includes associate editor roles for Applied Turfgrass Science and International Turfgrass Society Research Journal .

• Environmental Soil Chemistry
• Soil Biochemistry
• Soil Ecosystem Health
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Amanda Black is a Professor in the Department of Soil & Physical Sciences at Lincoln University and serves as Director of Bioprotection Aotearoa, a national Centre of Research Excellence that collaborates across 11 partner organizations throughout New Zealand. Her research focuses on environmental soil chemistry and biochemistry with particular emphasis on soil ecosystem health, gene expression related to soil productivity, and halting kauri dieback disease through discovery of disease suppressive traits in soils. Professor Black has a strong background in incorporating Mātauranga Māori (Māori environmental knowledge) and facilitating inter-team collaborations. Her research addresses biosecurity and climate change issues of concern to Māori and indigenous communities, framed by Māori values to develop approaches that make New Zealand's productive ecosystems resistant and resilient against pathogens, pests, and weeds. Research Focus: soil health, kauri dieback disease, biosecurity, climate change impacts, Indigenous knowledge integration Leadership: Director of Bioprotection Aotearoa (2021-present) Her publications demonstrate significant contributions across soil science, microbiology, indigenous knowledge systems, and conservation biology, with recent work focusing on bridging knowledge systems, genomic approaches to disease management, and sustainable agricultural practices that incorporate biodiversity conservation. Scientific Recognition: Te Tupu-ā-Rangi Award for Health and Science at the Matariki Awards, Māori Television (2019) MPI NZ Biosecurity Award (AsureQuality - Emerging Leader) (2018) Professor Black has held Ministerial appointments with multiple New Zealand government departments including Conservation, Environment, Education, and Primary Industries. She actively supervises postgraduate research and teaches courses related to soil science, indigenous plants, and land management.

• Biological Control
• Entomology
• Pest Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Cripps is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Pest-Management and Conservation at Lincoln University, New Zealand, specializing in applied entomology and biological control of invasive pests and weeds for sustainable ecosystem management. His educational background includes: PhD from Lincoln University, Lincoln, New Zealand MSc from University of Idaho, Moscow, United States BSc from University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada Dr. Cripps' research centers on consumer-resource interactions, focusing on how natural enemies regulate pest and weed populations through host-parasite dynamics and biocontrol agent efficacy testing. He employs field surveys, ecological modeling, and molecular techniques to address invasive thistle management, particularly Cirsium arvense (Californian thistle) and Silybum marianum (variegated thistle), contributing to New Zealand's Zero Hunger goals through sustainable agricultural solutions. His work emphasizes non-target risk assessment and climate suitability for biocontrol agents. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2019-2024) reveals consistent focus on thistle biocontrol systems, dominated by studies of the leaf beetle Cassida rubiginosa and gall fly Urophora stylata . His research integrates entomology, plant pathology, and ecology to evaluate agent impacts, non-target effects, and climatic constraints, with strong emphasis on New Zealand's pastoral ecosystems and practical weed management applications. Dr. Cripps actively supervises Masters and PhD students and collaborates with industry partners. He serves on the editorial board of New Zealand Plant Protection and holds leadership roles including Past-President of the NZ Plant Protection Society (2017-present), NZ delegate to the Council of Australasian Weed Science Societies (2018-present), and NZ representative to the Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society (2019-present). He is organizing major international conferences including EMAPI 2025 at Lincoln University and the 17th International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds (2026).

Jon Sullivanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Ecological monitoring
• Invasive species ecology
• Citizen science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jon Sullivan is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Pest-Management and Conservation at Lincoln University, New Zealand. His research focuses on ecological monitoring of invasive and native species, with a particular emphasis on citizen science approaches. He is one of the team that operates iNaturalist NZ and serves as the NZ site administrator in the global iNaturalist Network. PhD, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, United States BSc(Hons), University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand Sullivan has been amassing a large, long-term ecological monitoring dataset along 176 km of transects in the greater Ōtautahi-Christchurch and Lincoln area since 2003. His work helps document how the natural world responds to environmental changes driven by human activities. He has a particular interest in the spread and impact of weeds in wildlands and the insects that feed on NZ wild plants. His research spans community ecology, population ecology, biosecurity science, and ecological impacts of climate change. His recent publications demonstrate a diverse research portfolio spanning ecological monitoring, invasive species management, citizen science applications, and public health implications of ecological systems. His work often bridges fundamental ecology with practical conservation applications, showing particular strength in long-term monitoring approaches and the integration of citizen science data. Sullivan actively supervises postgraduate students, with numerous completed research projects covering topics from vegetation change in urban environments to biological control of invasive plants. He teaches courses including Advanced Field Research, AgroEcology, Applied Ecology and Conservation, and Insect Ecology and Diversity. He is heavily involved with several collaborative networks including iNaturalist NZ, WildCounts, and EcoLincNZ (Lincoln University's ecology and environment blog), demonstrating his commitment to making ecological research accessible and applicable to broader communities.

Matthew C. Ogwuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Socio-ecological Systems
• Coupled Human and Natural Systems
• Biodiversity Conservation
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Matthew C. Ogwu is an Assistant Professor in the Goodnight Family Sustainability Development Department at Appalachian State University. An integrated ecologist and naturalist, he applies transdisciplinary approaches to analyze coupled human-natural systems and socio-ecological dynamics for sustainable development solutions. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Seoul National University, Korea Rep. (2019) M.Sc. in Plant Diversity and Conservation from University of Benin, Nigeria (2015) B.Sc. in Plant Biology and Biotechnology from University of Benin, Nigeria (2010) Dr. Ogwu's research centers on biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, sustainable agriculture, ethnoscience, and pollution ecology. He investigates socio-ecological patterns to advance resource conservation and sustainable utilization, with particular focus on Global South contexts. His work integrates traditional knowledge with scientific analysis of land use, waste management, and microbial diversity. His 2019-2021 publications reveal strong interdisciplinary focus on sustainable food systems, environmental microbiology, and climate resilience. Key themes include neglected crops for nutrition security, microbial responses to environmental stressors, traditional agricultural practices, and pandemic impacts on food systems. This body of work bridges ecological, agricultural, and social sciences to address sustainability challenges through empirical field research and meta-analysis. Dr. Ogwu has received numerous international scholarships and awards recognizing his scholarly contributions to sustainability science. He previously supervised undergraduate theses at the University of Benin and currently serves as reviewer and editorial board member for multiple international journals. His professional service extends to volunteering for sustainable community development initiatives, particularly in African contexts. While specific grant details aren't provided, his publication record indicates active research funding. His research methodology combines field ecology with laboratory analysis of plant-microbial interactions, often through international collaborations evident in his co-authorship networks across Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Brian A. Lynchمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Pediatric obesity prevention and management
• Early childhood development
• Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Brian A. Lynch, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Mayo Clinic, where he serves as a Consultant in the Division of Community Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine within the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. His clinical practice focuses on preventive care, obesity management, early childhood development, and developmental/autism screening for pediatric patients in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Lynch earned his MD from the University of Iowa School of Medicine in 2001, completed his Pediatric Residency at the University of Minnesota in 2005, and obtained a Certificate in Clinical and Translational Science from Mayo Clinic. His research program investigates community-based approaches to promote early childhood development and prevent/treat childhood obesity, with particular focus on the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on obesity development and health outcomes. His extensive publication record (over 40 peer-reviewed articles) demonstrates consistent research productivity, with recent work examining social determinants of health screening, weight trajectories in severe obesity, family structure effects on adolescent depression, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on early childhood development. His research primarily appears in journals focused on primary care, community health, and pediatrics. 2025 Top Pediatric and Children's Doctor List (Minnesota Monthly) 2022 Special Achievement Award (American Academy of Pediatrics) 2016 Olmsted County Public Health Award-Lyle Weed MD Public Health Champion Award 2014 Special Achievement Award (American Academy of Pediatrics-Minnesota Chapter) Multiple inclusions in Best Doctors in America listings Dr. Lynch has secured multiple research grants including an American Academy of Pediatrics-funded project and Mayo-Arizona State University collaborations. He holds leadership positions in numerous committees focused on pediatric obesity, social determinants of health, and community health initiatives. His work bridges clinical practice with community resources to address childhood obesity as a public health crisis with both immediate and long-term societal costs.

Birte Boeltمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Agroecology
• Crop Health
• Seed Science
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Birte Boelt serves as Professor and Senior Researcher at the Department of Agroecology, Aarhus University, Denmark, based in Slagelse. Her contact details include telephone +45 22 28 33 28 and email bb@agro.au.dk. Her research spans agroecology with specialized focus on seed science, crop health, and sustainable agricultural systems. Key interests include machine vision applications for seed identification, nitrogen management in cover crop systems preceding seed grass production, and integrated pest management strategies for seed crops like white clover. She investigates practical solutions for weed contamination risks from cover crops and sustainable seed production methodologies. Professor Boelt currently leads multiple research initiatives including Klimaprotein (2023-2025) developing low-impact protein crops, Next generation flower strips (2021-2025) creating crop-specific pollinator habitats for pest management, and SCOUT Mobile (2020-2023) advancing precision insecticide application technologies. These projects demonstrate sustained grant acquisition and applied research impact in Danish agriculture.

Paul Neveمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Ecology
• Evolutionary Ecology
• Agroecology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Paul Neve serves as a Professor in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Section for Crop Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. His work focuses on addressing critical challenges in modern agriculture, particularly regarding weed management and sustainable farming practices. Based at Højbakkegård Allé 13 in Taastrup, Denmark, he maintains an active research program with significant international collaborations across Europe and beyond. Dr. Neve earned his educational foundation at the University of Liverpool, completing his BSc in Plant Science in 1992 followed by a PhD in Plant Ecology in 1998. His doctoral research investigated conservation of rare arable weeds on set-aside land, establishing the foundation for his ongoing work in plant ecology and agroecology. His research interests span Plant Ecology, Evolutionary Ecology, and Agroecology with a strong emphasis on practical applications in crop science. Dr. Neve's work addresses the pressing issue of herbicide resistance in agricultural systems, exploring both the evolutionary mechanisms behind resistance development and practical management strategies to mitigate its impact on food production. His research bridges fundamental ecological principles with applied agricultural challenges, making significant contributions to sustainable farming practices. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2024) reveals a strong focus on herbicide resistance mechanisms, weed genomics, and sustainable weed management strategies. His work spans molecular approaches (genome assembly, biomarker identification) to field-level applications (glyphosate use, image-based weed recognition). A notable trend is the integration of evolutionary biology principles with practical agricultural challenges, particularly examining how human interventions drive evolutionary responses in weed populations. Dr. Neve's research has garnered significant attention, with multiple publications picked up by news outlets, blogged about, and shared across academic networks including Mendeley and X (formerly Twitter). His collaborative work extends across numerous international institutions, reflecting the global relevance of his research on weed science and sustainable agriculture. His current research program appears to focus on understanding the evolutionary dynamics of weed populations in response to agricultural practices, with particular attention to herbicide resistance mechanisms and sustainable management approaches. This work has important implications for developing more resilient agricultural systems in the face of evolving weed challenges.

William Kelleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pomology
• Fruit Production Systems
• Agricultural Extension
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. William Kelley serves as County Extension Director and Tree Fruit Agent for N.C. Cooperative Extension in Henderson County, North Carolina's premier apple-producing region. Based at the Henderson County Center (100 Jackson Park Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792), he leads agricultural programming for Western North Carolina's mountain region through North Carolina State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Dr. Kelley's research interests focus on sustainable fruit production systems, particularly apple cultivation in mountainous regions. His work addresses critical challenges including pest management, climate resilience, and post-harvest recovery from natural disasters like Hurricane Helene. He emphasizes practical, field-tested solutions for commercial growers through the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research & Extension Center. His recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on agricultural recovery, youth horticultural education through programs like Bullington BOOST, and adapting to changing market conditions. The articles reveal his leadership in pomology extension, with particular attention to apple production challenges in Henderson County's unique microclimate. N.C. Cooperative Extension Leadership Award (office recognition) As County Director, Dr. Kelley oversees multiple extension programs including 4-H Youth Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, and specialty crop initiatives. He manages relationships with local growers like Mike Stepp and community resources including the Bountiful Harvest Community Garden. His team recently expanded with new hires including Leigh Siracusano and Abigail Whitaker to strengthen agricultural support services. Dr. Kelley actively leads disaster response efforts following Hurricane Helene, coordinating PPE distribution and recovery resources for the agricultural community. His office serves as the nexus for Henderson County's $1.2 billion agricultural economy, which represents approximately 20% of the county's economic activity.

• Sustainable Agriculture
• Soil Science
• Cover Cropping
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gary Clark is a Lecturer in Teaching & Research at La Trobe University's Department of Ecological Plant and Animal Sciences. His work focuses on sustainable soil management for agricultural resilience, particularly addressing constraints in Australian soils through biological methods like multi-species pastures, cover crops, and organic amendments. Education BSc(Hons) from La Trobe University M Agriculture from the University of Melbourne PhD from La Trobe University Graduate Diploma in Higher Education from La Trobe University Research Focus Clark's research explores soil health improvement via biological interventions, including: Sustainable agricultural practices for climate resilience Soil structure enhancement through plant-based solutions Organic amendment efficacy in constrained soils Ecosystem responses to fire and land management His publications demonstrate consistent focus on soil-plant-microbe interactions across diverse ecosystems. Professional Activities President of Soil Science Australia - Victorian Branch (since 2022) Teaching & Supervision He coordinates courses including AGR2ILS (Introduction to Land and Soil), AGR3LS (Land and Soil Management), and AGR2WIL (Work Integrated Learning). Available for Masters/PhD supervision and industry collaborations. Funded Research Next-generation weed management (2025-2030) Maize Field Trial with AgBioEn Pty Ltd (2020-2023)