Faculty
Jan. 9, 2024
Jen Anderson
Dec. 10, 2023
Ivair Valmorbida
Research areas include: Educational background…
Dec. 6, 2023
Bettina Mittendorfer
Oct. 15, 2023
Jamie Courter
Courter’s research focuses on applying genetics, genomics and reproductive technologies to improve the productivity, profitability and sustainability of beef cattle production. Her research combines quantitative genetics, genomics and reproductive management to address practical challenges facing beef producers, with an emphasis on economically important traits, including fertility and cow productivity. Her work includes evaluating and validating genomic prediction tools, improving the use of EPDs and selection indexes, investigating genetic influences on reproductive performance, and developing strategies for more effective replacement heifer selection and breeding-system design. Her research also explores the integration of genetic selection with reproductive technologies, including sex-sorted…
Sep. 24, 2023
Marc Libault
Marc Libault is a Professor in the Division of Plant Science and Technology at the University of Missouri-Columbia (USA). He received his Ph.D. degree in 2004 from the University of Paris-Saclay in Plant Cellular and Molecular Biology. In 2005, he joined the University of Missouri-Columbia as a postdoctoral associate to study the symbiotic interaction between soybean roots and nitrogen-fixing bacteria. In 2011, as a faculty member at the University of Oklahoma, Dr. Libault developed a systems biology approach on the root hair cell, the first cell infected by Rhizobia in legume plants. In 2018, he joined the…
Aug. 30, 2023
Jasmine Neupane
Jasmine Neupane is an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Systems Technology in the Division of Plant Science and Technology. Her faculty appointment includes research and teaching responsibilities in Plant Science and Technology. Before starting her position at University of Missouri-Columbia, Neupane was serving as an Assistant Research Professor of Precision Agriculture at Montana State University. Neupane’s research is at the forefront of agricultural innovation, focusing on seamless integration of advanced agricultural technologies into cropping systems. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to addressing the complex challenges facing modern agriculture, such as increasing food production to…
Aug. 29, 2023
Zachary Leasor
Zack is an assistant professor in climate science within the School of Natural Resources. He also works as State Climatologist and director of the Missouri Climate Center. He serves on panels dealing with adverse weather conditions such as drought and flooding. He also works with the National Weather Service offices and regional climate services to provide climate data and prepare special summaries of significant weather and climate events. Originally from Louisville, Ky., Zack spent the last several years living in Columbus, Ohio, before moving to Missouri during the summer of 2023. Zack received a bachelor’s degree in meteorology,…
Aug. 8, 2023
Alex Ebbesmeyer
Alex serves as the academic advisor for the agricultural education and leadership, and hospitality management programs.
July 25, 2023
Dojin (DJ) Ryu
Educational background…
July 4, 2023
Jaime Barros-Rios
The Barros laboratory is dedicated to conducting both fundamental research and applied biotechnology to tackle global challenges such as food security, climate change and the sustainable production of energy and commodity chemicals. Our work in the lab revolves around three main objectives: The primary focus of our research lies in understanding the metabolic processes related to plant cell wall composition, specifically focusing on the biosynthesis of lignin and other phenolic compounds. Lignin, a heterogeneous aromatic polymer derived from the Latin word “lignum” meaning wood, is the second most abundant biopolymer in nature and constitutes up to 40%…