Faculty
Aug. 19, 2026
Shelley Curry
Aug. 19, 2026
Elliott Dennis
Aug. 16, 2026
Chaise Murphy
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July 23, 2026
Kevin A. Murach
June 10, 2026
Nicholas Meier
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Jan. 8, 2026
Anthony Funderburg
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Jan. 6, 2026
Seth Meyer
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Jan. 6, 2026
Jagdeep Singh Sidhu
Sidhu grew up on a small farm in Punjab, India, an experience that continues to shape his approach to agricultural research. Motivated by practical challenges faced by farmers, his work integrates fundamental plant biology with applied breeding to improve crop resilience. His training spans crop breeding and genetics, root biology, and in silico modelling. Educational Background…
Jan. 6, 2026
Meikah Dado
Meikah Dado, Ph.D., is motivated by her belief that all individuals should have equitable access to food and education. Drawing on a multidisciplinary background in dairy science, international agricultural development, and agricultural leadership, Dado’s professional expertise encompasses monitoring and evaluation, grant writing and management, and a broad range of research initiatives. Her teaching centers on cultivating leadership capacity within the agricultural sector, with an emphasis on developing future leaders equipped with strong critical thinking and problem solving skills. Educational Background…
Dec. 18, 2025
Marcelo Barbosa
Marcelo Barbosa’s faculty appointment includes research (60%) and Extension (40%). His program focuses on integrating cutting-edge technologies to advance and support modern agricultural production systems. His work centers on the use of remote sensing, unmanned aerial systems (UAS/drones), robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence to enhance data collection and improve the speed, sustainability, and precision of on-farm decision-making. More specifically, his research includes the development of predictive and forecasting models for crop yield, quality, and plant health; autonomous and semi-autonomous crop management solutions; and decision-support systems that translate complex data into actionable recommendations for growers. He is particularly interested in…