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Spring 2024
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Join us in welcoming
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Casie Bass
Clinical Assistant Professor
Animal Sciences
Bass focused her doctoral research on arginine supplementation’s nutritional effects on angiogenesis within the corpora lutea in reproductively sound sheep. In her new role, Bass will work with undergraduate students and be involved with Purdue Extension activities, including mentoring high school students and judging horse events. |
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Ben Carter
Clinical Assistant Professor
Biochemistry
Carter’s research focuses on epigenomic contributions to development and disease as well as developing new methods for genome-wide profiling of epigenetic marks. In his new role, Carter not only teaches and mentors students, but also participates in collaborative research projects using his expertise in genomics.
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Maksym Chepeliev
Research Assistant Professor
Agricultural Economics
Chepeliev, formerly a principal research economist in the Center for Global Trade Analysis, joins the department as a research assistant professor in global economic analysis. His work encompasses a wide range of global and regional economic issues, including agricultural policies, climate change mitigation, circular economy, multilateral trade agreements, geopolitical disruptions and energy transition. |
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Tyler Hoskins
Research Assistant Professor
Forestry & Natural Resources
Hoskins works part time for the Institute for a Sustainable Future to support research and outreach for the Per- and Polyfluorinated Substance (PFAS) Strategic Research Team. With expertise in ecotoxicology and environmental science, his current
work is aimed at understanding how common agricultural practices might
introduce PFAS into ponds, where they could affect not only wildlife, but also
humans consuming fish from PFAS contaminated waters. |
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Tingting Ju
Assistant Professor
Animal Sciences
Ju’s passion lies in enhancing livestock production and animal health, as well as the role of commensal bacteria in the physiological, immunological and nutritional states of the host. Through collaboration with the scientific community, involving model development and multi-omics approaches, Ju’s work has contributed valuable insights to the fields of nutrition, intestinal health and antibiotic resistance. |
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Lourival Monaco
Research Assistant Professor
Agricultural Economics
Monaco has been appointed to the position of research assistant professor in digital innovation entrepreneurship, following his role as a postdoctoral research associate in the Center for Food and Agricultural Business. At the Digital Innovation in Agri-Foods Systems Lab (DIAL Ventures), Monaco focuses on identifying obstacles within the agricultural and food value chain and creating solutions to these challenges through collaborations with entrepreneurs and startup businesses. |
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Heather Neave
Assistant Professor
Animal Sciences
Neave’s commitment to promoting positive animal welfare in intensive commercial systems is evident in her exploration of sustainable solutions within the livestock industry, particularly dairy cattle. As assistant professor of applied ethology, she provides mentorship for undergraduate and graduates, the next generation of animal behavior and welfare scientists. |
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Leon Robert Jr.
Professor of Practice
Chemical Engineering and Entomology
Following a 31-year army career, Robert retired as professor emeritus from the United States Military Academy. Robert's research focuses on energetic materials production and the control of vector-borne diseases, contributing insights to both military and civilian sectors.
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Tesfaye Tesso
Professor
Agronomy
Tesso's research focuses on improving yield potential through manipulating plant architecture, drought tolerance and the nutritional quality of sorghum to bridge technology gaps in the sorghum industry. Tesso collaborates on a global scale to improve sorghum hybrids for the U.S. sorghum belt and specialty food applications. He plans to leverage these experiences to strengthen partnerships and enhance the resilience, productivity and nutrition of key food security crops for smallholder farmers in developing countries.
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Jianmin Wang
Research Assistant Professor
Forestry & Natural Resources
Wang's research focuses on forest responses such as tree species shift and phenological changes to climate disturbances using remote sensing and field surveys. He has previously taught remote sensing, geospatial modeling and geographic information systems. |
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Yaguang Zhang
Clinical Assistant Professor
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication
Zhang's research at the Open Ag Technology and Systems Center focuses on rural area development, addressing key issues that hinder equal access to modern technology. Specifically, his work revolves around data collection, telecommunications, and data analysis. He holds a dual appointment in ABE and ASEC as clinical assistant professor of online education in digital agriculture |
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