Mentors and Research Interests

Washington da Silva

    
Dr. Washington da Silva

Virologist

Studying the molecular biology and evolution of wine grape viruses
  

Lindsay Triplett

    
Dr. Lindsay Triplett

Microbiologist and Molecular Plant Pathologist

Studying how protists affect bacteria in the rhizosphere
  

Raquel Rocha

     
Raquel Rocha

Nematologist

Molecular virulence mechanisms of plant pathogenic nematodes 
   

Leigh Whittinghill

     
Dr. Leigh Whittinghill

Urban Agricultural Scientist

Studying growth media and runoff from green roofs and container gardens
    

Itamar Shabtai

    
Itamar Shabtai

Environmental Biogeochemist

Impact of plant roots on soil carbon cycling
   

Susanna Kerio

    
Dr. Susanna Kerio

Urban Forester

Studying the effects of pathogens and climate stress on urban trees
    

Nubia Zuverza

    
Dr. Nubia Zuverza

Analytical Chemist

Studying the fate of agricultural nanoparticles in the environment
   

Quan Zeng

    
Dr. Quan Zeng

Microbiologist and Molecular Plant Pathologist

Studying in identifying biocontrol bacteria for fire blight disease of apple
   

Claire Rutledge"

    
Dr. Claire Rutledge

Entomologist

Studying distribution and control of Emerald Ash Borer
    

Blaire Steven

    
Dr. Blaire Steven

Microbial Ecologist

Studying microbial agonists to plant pathogens