Champaign, Illinois, United States
Dedicated and highly motivated Ph.D. with expertise in quantitative genetics, data analysis, and novel methodologies applied to plant breeding. Recognized for outstanding leadership, work ethic, and a sense of ownership over research projects. Adept at public speaking and scientific communication, with excellent presentation and writing skills. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in diverse research settings. Aspiring to pursue a career in industry and contribute to sustainable agriculture and food supply.
• Develops analysis methods for high-throughput phenotypic and genotypic data to accelerate the improvement of winter wheat profitability in a wheat-soybean double-crop system. • Co-inventor of 5 winter wheat varieties licensed in 2022. • Served as President and Networking Chair of the Crop Sciences Graduate Student Organization. • Member of the Plant Sciences Symposium organizing committee
• Evaluated long-term variety performance across the U.S. Southern Great Plains, under the direction of Dr. Romulo Lollato. • Published one peer-reviewed article as the first author and co-authored three others.
• Assisted with the University’s soybean breeding program laboratory and field activities.
• Provided technical assistance to farmers, aiming to improve crop yield and farmer’s profitability.