Laura Elisa García is an industrial and environmental microbiologist from the University of Antioquia, Colombia, with a master’s degree in Biological Sciences from CES University. Her research experience includes agricultural microbiology and microbial community analysis in cacao fermentation. At Purdue, she will explore microbial interactions in tomato crops, focusing on their potential for sustainable management.[Read More…]
Please welcome Ayyaz Ahmed, a new visiting scholar in the Nemali lab. I’m Ayyaz Ahmed, a visiting scholar at Purdue University, originally from Pakistan. With a background in architecture, civil engineering, and project management, I’m currently pursuing a PhD in Architectural Engineering at Sapienza University of Rome, Italy. My research aligns with the challenges outlined[Read More…]
My name is Hannah Elizabeth Robalino Avilés, and I am from Ecuador. I graduated from the University of Zamorano with a degree in Environmental and Development Engineering. My goal is to develop strong research skills in preparation for pursuing a Master’s degree. Currently, I am a visiting scholar in the Sustainable Horticulture Lab under the[Read More…]
Valeria Fonseca Turcios is a new intern visiting scholar in Dr. Meyers’ weed science lab. Born and raised in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Valeria is currently a senior undergraduate student majoring in Agribusiness Management at Zamorano University. She joined the Meyers’ lab to fulfill a professional experience requirement for her degree, but her motivation goes beyond that;[Read More…]
Nemali Lab is hosting an overseas visiting doctoral fellow from India under the Purdue-India Partnership for a period of one to one-and-half years. Ms. Uzma Gulzar is currently doing her Ph.D. in the Division of Fruit Science, College of Horticulture, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir, India. She will be conducting research with[Read More…]
I am delighted to introduce Sofia Catucuamba. Sofia has a strong interest in agricultural science and comes from a family that has been involved in agriculture and livestock. She pursued her education at Zamorano University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science and Production in 2017. During her studies, she had the opportunity[Read More…]
Yiwei Huang‘s Lab welcome two new members, a Master of Science of Landscape System and Design student, Mya Hagerty, and a visiting scholar from Tuscany, Italy, Alessandra Baravaglia. Mya graduated with an undergraduate degree in Brain & Behavioral Sciences this past spring from Purdue University and is excited to combine her interests in a unique way in[Read More…]
Celia Corado is a new visiting scholar in the Meyers’ weed science lab. She was born and raised in Honduras, where she obtained her bachelor’s in Agronomy from the National University of Agriculture UNAG. Her main interest is in Horticulture production. Her short-term goal is to learn everything related to weed management as well as[Read More…]
Carlos A. López Manzano is a visiting scholar who joined the Meyers’ lab in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. He has a B.Sc. in Environmental Science and Development from Zamorano University, Honduras, and a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from the University of El Salvador, El Salvador. During his visit, he will be involved[Read More…]