Agriculture and Natural Resources Experts List

Catherine Ashcraft, Associate Professor

Keywords 
Environmental Policy, Water-Energy-Climate Nexus

Expertise 
Dr. Ashcraft investigates environmental policies and institutions, especially those related to water systems. Her research supports water management across difference communities, addressing conflicts and uncertainties in natural resource governance.

Ranjit Bawa, Assistant Professor

Keywords 
Environmental Economics, Forestry Economics, Natural Resources Policy

Expertise 
Dr. Bawa uses economics to understand natural resource management and environmental policy. His research helps in formulating economically viable solutions for sustainable forestry and natural resource conservation.

Anton Bekkerman, Director of NH Agricultural Experiment Station, Associate Dean of Research, Professor

Keywords 
Agricultural Economics, Food Marketing, Crop Insurance, Economics of Agricultural Policy

Expertise 
Dr. Bekkerman is an agricultural economist who studies agricultural marketing, farm management, and policy. His research covers crop price dynamics, market valuation of food quality, and farm policy analysis, providing insights that can inform agricultural practices and policy decisions.

Analena Bruce, Assistant Professor

Keywords 
Rural Sociology, Alternative Food Networks, Food Systems, Agricultural Policy

Expertise 
Dr. Bruce investigates sustainable agriculture and values-based food supply chains, focusing on how farmers can adopt practices that enhance equity, transparency, and resilience in the food system. Her work also explores public engagement with regulatory policies affecting science and technology in agriculture.

Malin Clyde, Extension Specialist

Keywords 
Citizen and Participatory Science, Volunteers, Invasive Plants, Land Stewardship

Expertise 
Malin’s work focuses on volunteers, land and water stewardship, citizen and participatory science methods and other efforts that create meaningful connections between communities and natural resources – through partnerships, volunteering, collective action, and technology. She founded and manages Nature Groupie, a technology platform of Cooperative Extension that engages new people to get involved in outdoor volunteering in New England. 

Teresa Cohn, Associate Professor

Keywords 
Environmental Science, Policy, Land and Natural Resource Conservation, Science Communication

Expertise 
Dr. Cohn focuses on communication strategies for environmental science and contemporary conservation issues. Her work helps bridge the gap between scientific research and public policy, ensuring that environmental challenges are addressed effectively.

Kelly Giraud, Associate Professor

Keywords 
Natural Resource Economics, Policy, Energy Policy

Expertise 
Dr. Giraud applies economic principles to natural resource management, including public lands, real estate, and wildlife conservation. Her research helps in making informed policy decisions for environmental and economic benefits.

Wendy Johnecheck, Extension State Specialist, Food Safety and Associate Extension Professor

Keywords 
Agriculture and Public Health, Food Safety, Agri-food Policy Analysis

Expertise 
Dr. Johnecheck works with growers to identify practices that minimize public health risks from microbiological and chemical hazards in the production and packing environment.  Her agri-food policy research includes using a set of inter-disciplinary tools to identify local, state, and international policy decisions that support a sustainable agri-food system.

Constantine Spandagos, Assistant Professor

Keywords 
Energy Policy, Energy Policy Adoption, Social Sciences

Expertise 
Dr. Spandagos examines the intersection of energy policy, economics, technology, and society, focusing on how these elements influence energy systems and innovation. He develops interdisciplinary models to inform policy decisions and promote affordable, reliable energy solutions.

Emma Tutein, Extension Specialist

Keywords 
Land Conservation, Community Conservation, Conservation Planning, Land Trusts, Trail Accessibility, Trails, Wildlife Ecology

Expertise 
Emma specializes in Community Conservation and provides professional development, educational opportunities, and technical assistance to land conservation practitioners, both professional and volunteer. She has a strong interest in issues of access and equity in land conservation.

Jeremy Delisle, Extension Field Specialist, Fruit and Vegetable Production

Keywords 
Fruit and Vegetable Production, Pesticide Safety, Integrated Pest Management, Soil Testing, Tree Fruit and Orchard Management, High Tunnel Production, Disease Diagnosis and Management

Expertise 
Jeremy Delisle provides educational programming and direct technical assistance to commercial fruit and vegetable producers statewide. His areas of expertise include integrated pest management, horticultural best practices, and technology usage on farms.  

Jonathan Ebba, Extension Field Specialist, Landscape and Greenhouse Crops

Keywords 
Greenhouse, Controlled Environment Agriculture, Ornamental Crop Production, Hydroponics

Expertise 
Jonathan Ebba specializes in greenhouse production and controlled environment agriculture, with a focus on soilless systems, including containerized ornamentals and hydroponic vegetable crops.  He works directly with commercial producers on all aspects of crop production through technical consultations, group instruction and applied research to enhance profitability while reducing environmental impacts.

Iago Hale, Professor

Keywords 
Plant Genetics, Plant Breeding, Crop Diversity, Sustainable Agriculture, Crop Science

Expertise 
Dr. Hale’s research centers on crop genetic diversity and breeding to enhance small farm viability, food security, and ecosystem integrity. He develops improved germplasm for New England farmers and contributes to our understanding of genetic bases of key crop traits.

Chris Hernandez, Assistant Professor

Keywords 
Plant Breeding, Plant Genetics, Horticulture

Expertise 
Dr. Hernandez leads the UNH cucurbit breeding program, focusing on improving traits like yield, disease resistance, nutritional quality, and appearance in crops such as squash, pumpkins, and melons. His work combines traditional breeding methods with modern genomics tools.

Carl Majewski, Extension Field Specialist, Forage Crops

Keywords 
Forage and Field Crop Production, Dairy and Livestock Forage Systems, Soil Health and Field Management, Cover Crops and No-Till Systems, Integrated Pest Management, Forage Quality, Climate Resilient Farm Practices, Fertilizer Management, Drought Management

Expertise 
Carl Majewski's work focuses on forage and field crop production for dairy and livestock operations across the state. His particular interests include managing soils in fields and pastures to keep them healthy and productive, exploring the use of new forage crops, and promoting IPM practices for corn and forages. Over the years, Carl's been involved in programs focusing on pasture management; production practices for corn, small grains, and forage crops; and improving soil health by incorporating cover crops and no-till planting practices into crop rotations.

Md Sazan Rahman, Assistant Professor

Keywords 
Controlled Environment Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture, Greenhouse Technology, Agricultural Engineering

Expertise 
Dr. Rahman specializes in sustainable controlled environment agriculture (CEA), focusing on increasing agricultural production yield and quality with reduced resources and lower environmental impact. His research encompasses HVAC technologies, substrate development, and waste management in CEA systems.

Becky Sideman, Professor

Keywords 
Sustainable Agriculture, Food Systems, Horticulture, Crop Science

Expertise 
Dr. Sideman specializes in sustainable agriculture and horticulture, focusing on alternative high-value specialty crop production and methods to extend the growing season for New England farmers. Her research aims to reduce production costs and ecological impacts.

Rich Smith, Professor

Keywords 
Agriculture, Agroecology, Conservation, Weed Ecology, Agroecosystems

Expertise 
Dr. Smith’s research bridges agriculture and ecosystem ecology, particularly in weed management and the role of diversity in agroecosystems. His work aims to improve the sustainability of agriculture by understanding ecological interactions and the impacts of weather uncertainty, management practices and environmental stressors.

Amber Vinchesi-Vahl, Extension State Specialist, Integrated Pest Management and Entomology

Keywords 
Pest Management, Entomology, Extension, Sustainable Agriculture, Farmer Education

Expertise 
Dr. Vinchesi-Vahl specializes in entomology and integrated pest management (IPM) for specialty crops producers. She provides technical assistance and education on IPM, focusing on insect pest identification, biology, and monitoring. She supports farmers with practical strategies for scouting and managing pests using IPM principles.

Duoduo Wang, Assistant Professor

Keywords 
Plant Physiology, Fruit Softening, Crop Genetics, Molecular Biology

Expertise 
Dr. Wang specializes in improving crop quality and sustainability by studying the genetic and molecular mechanisms that control fruit softening, particularly in tomatoes. Her research helps enhance shelf life and disease resistance in crop plants, which is crucial for the food industry.

Sarah Allen, Extension State Specialist, Dairy Production

Keywords  
Dairy Management, Dairy Production, Dairy Nutrition, Forage Analysis, Feed Analysis, Milk Quality 

Expertise
Dr. Allen specializes in dairy cattle management and nutrition. Her work centers on helping farms improve forage quality and feeding strategies, adopt precision technologies, and implement practical, science-based solutions to enhance animal health and performance. 

Andre Brito, Professor

Keywords 
Dairy Science, Animal Nutrition, Ruminant Nutrition

Expertise 
Dr. Brito’s research focuses on enhancing nitrogen utilization in dairy cows and improving forage quality to balance rumen-degradable protein and fermentable energy. His work aims to reduce methane emissions from cows and improve microbial protein synthesis in dairy cows, contributing to more sustainable dairy farming practices.

Pete Erickson, Professor and Extension Dairy Specialist

Keywords 
Dairy Nutrition, Calf Health, Animal Science

Expertise 
Dr. Erickson investigates calf and heifer nutrition, particularly calf health. His research includes studying factors influencing colostrum production and calf performance, aiming to improve health outcomes and productivity in dairy calves and heifers.

Claira Seely, Assistant Professor

Keywords 
Dairy Cow Biology, Precision Dairy Technologies, Animal Science, Dairy Nutrition

Expertise 
Dr. Seely integrates dairy cow biology with precision dairy technologies to optimize cow health, well-being, and productivity. Her research uses epidemiological methods to understand dairy cow physiology and validate technologies that improve dairy farm efficiency.

Maria Carlota Dao, Assistant Professor

Keywords 
Human Nutrition, Obesity, Gut Microbiome, Health Disparities, Public Health

Expertise 
Dr. Dao focuses on obesity and health disparities, investigating how dietary, psychosocial, and gut microbiota factors interact to impact health. Her work aims to develop interventions to improve health outcomes in communities facing obesity-related challenges.

Sherman Bigornia, Associate Professor

Keywords 
Human Nutrition, Epidemiology, Obesity, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease

Expertise 
Dr. Bigornia uses epidemiological methods to understand dietary factors and metabolic risks that contribute to chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. His research examines how diet and inflammation affect health, with a focus on health disparities and prevention strategies.

Noereem Mena, Assistant Professor

Keywords 
Human Nutrition, Child Nutrition, Community Health, Obesity Prevention, Public Health

Expertise 
Dr. Mena focuses on research for promoting healthy eating behaviors in early childhood. Her research includes improving diet quality and sedentary behavior in preschool children, child/maternal health, nutrition education, and addressing health disparities.

Jesse Stabile Morrell, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate and Professional Studies and Principal Lecturer

Keywords 
Adolescent Nutrition and Health, Adolescent Food Insecurity, Dietary Intake, Behavioral Influences

Expertise 
Dr. Morrell conducts research on young adult and adolescent health, especially on improving health and reducing chronic disease risk. Her scholarship focuses on young adult health and food insecurity.

Heidi Asbjornsen, Professor

Keywords 
Ecosystem Ecology, Applied Forest Ecology, Plant Ecophysiology, Restoration Ecology, Ecohydrology, Agroforestry

Expertise 
Dr. Asbjornsen examines the impacts of climate and land use changes on forest and agricultural ecosystems, focusing on water cycles and nutrient dynamics. Her work aids in developing strategies to enhance ecosystem resilience and sustainability, and using integrative food and landscape management approaches such as agroforestry.

Anthony Davis, Professor and Dean

Keywords 
Forest Ecology, Silviculture, Forest Restoration

Expertise 
Dr. Davis specializes in forest restoration, nursery stock production, and tropical forestry. His research aids in restoring degraded forests and developing sustainable nursery practices to support reforestation efforts globally.

Mark Ducey, Professor

Keywords 
Forest Ecology, Silviculture, Forest Management, Ecological Modeling, Remote Sensing

Expertise 
Dr. Ducey is a forest biometrician and silviculturist who uses quantitative techniques to study forest structure and dynamics. His research helps in understanding and managing forests in various regions, including New England and internationally.

Andrew Fast, Extension Specialist and Professor

Keywords 
Forest Industry, Workforce Development, Forest Products, Business Recruitment, Business Retention

Expertise 
Andrew specializes in forest-based business market development, product development, training, business recruitment and retention. He serves as the forest markets and utilization contact under the State Forester and works directly with the forest products supply chain and industry partners to promote strength and resilience in the industry.

Jeff Garnas, Associate Professor

Keywords 
Forest Ecology, Forest Entomology, Invasive Species, Forest Diseases, Pest Management

Expertise 
Dr. Garnas examines how insects evolve in response to environmental changes, with a focus on invasive species in forests. His work focuses on beech leaf disease and beech bark disease.

Scott Ollinger, Professor

Keywords 
Forest Ecology, Biogeochemistry, Environmental Science, Remote Sensing

Expertise 
Dr. Ollinger examines forest productivity, carbon and nitrogen cycling, and the effects of environmental stressors like climate change and air pollution. His research focuses on plant-soil interactions and effects of stressors on forests and the environment.

Steven Roberge, Extension Specialist and Professor

Keywords 
Outreach, Forest Ecology, Silviculture, Forest Management, maple syrup, forest landowners, best management practices (BMPs) 

Expertise 
Steven oversees the system of county Extension foresters, coordinates outreach to forest owners and professionals and implements the state’s Forest Stewardship Program. Steve and his team provide forest stewardship education for forest owners, foresters, and other natural resource professionals to help manage the state’s private forestland.

Haley Andreozzi, Extension Specialist and Professor 

Keywords 
Wildlife, Habitat Conservation, Participatory Science, Community Engagement

Expertise 
Haley is a wildlife biologist and educator who works with landowners, volunteers, communities, and natural resources professionals to conserve wildlife and their habitats across New Hampshire. Her work emphasizes community engagement, participatory science, and collaborative stewardship to identify, enhance, and conserve wildlife habitat.

Andrea Ayala, Assistant Professor

Keywords 
Avian Ecology, Virology, Bird Population Ecology

Expertise 
Dr. Ayala studies how viruses can spread across domestic and wild bird species. Her research involves setting up field experiments and using statistical models to understand virus transmission and reasons for diferences in susceptibility across species.

Kim Babbitt, Professor and Associate Dean

Keywords 
Ecology, Wildlife Management, Herpitology

Expertise 
Dr. Babbitt focuses on amphibian conservation, studying their responses to habitat disturbances and landscape changes. Her work helps better understand land management for protecting amphibian populations and their habitats.

Fikirte Erda, Assistant Professor

Keywords 
Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Population Dynamics, Wildlife Conservation

Expertise 
Dr. Erda specializes in wildlife habitats and population ecology, focusing on sustaining biodiversity. Her research helps understand and protect wildlife populations and their habitats, contributing to conservation efforts.

Robert Gibson, Managing Director, NH Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory

Keywords 
Veterinary Microbiology, Bacteriology, Animal Health, Diagnostic Laboratory Science

Expertise 
Dr. Gibson directs the NH Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory and specializes in veterinary microbiology and zoonotic diseases. His work involves diagnosing and managing animal infections, and he plays a key role in public health by participating in bioterrorism preparedness and response efforts.

Laura Kloepper, Associate Professor

Keywords 
Acoustic Ecology, Bioacoustics, Animal Behavior, Wildlife Conservation

Expertise 
Dr. Kloepper studies how animals use sounds to navigate and communicate, particularly focusing on bats and moose. She uses advanced technologies like drones and thermal cameras to monitor animal populations and behaviors. Her work helps in wildlife conservation and understanding animal interactions in various environments.

Adrienne Kovach, Associate Professor

Keywords 
Vertebrate Ecology, Wildlife Population Dynamics, Genetic Modeling

Expertise 
Dr. Kovach studies the population ecology and conservation of vertebrates, particularly species of concern in the Northeast. Her research integrates genetic tools and landscape modeling to understand and conserve these species.

Rem Moll, Assistant Professor

Keywords 
Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Population Dynamics, Ecology, Environmental Science, Moose

Expertise 
Dr. Moll investigates wildlife ecology and the impacts of environmental stressors on mammalian behavior and population dynamics. He combines new technologies to track populations of large animals, include moose and fisher cats, in response to land use changes.

Becca Rowe, Professor

Keywords 
Mammalogy, Wildlife Population Dynamics, Ecology, Conservation

Expertise 
Dr. Rowe specializes in ecology, focusing on how climate change and land use affect species distributions and community dynamics. Her work synthesizes data from various spatial and temporal scales to understand biodiversity and its impacts. She has extensive experience studying small mammals in mountainous regions.

Matthew Tarr, Extension Specialist and Professor

Keywords 
Wildlife Ecology, Forest Ecology, Silviculture, Invasive Plants, Wildlife Habitat Management, Wildlife Conservation

Expertise 
Dr. Tarr is a wildlife biologist and forester specializing in New England wildlife-habitat associations, wildlife habitat assessment & management, and the interactions of wildlife with native and invasive woody plants.

Gabriela Bradt, Extension Specialist and Professor

Keywords 
Marine Biology, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Sustainable Seafood, Invasive Species, Collaborative Research, Extension

Expertise 
Dr. Bradt is a marine biologist and fisheries extension specialist with New Hampshire Sea Grant and UNH Extension. With expertise in fisheries, aquaculture, and sustainable seafood, she works at the intersection of science, community, and food systems. Gabriela’s work ranges from developing green crab fisheries to developing seafood markets and supporting seaweed and shellfish aquaculture.

Bonnie Brown, Professor

Keywords 
Ecological Genetics, Conservation, Aquaculture, Marine Science

Expertise 
Dr. Brown focuses on ecological genetics, using molecular markers to study conservation, restoration, and the impacts of management on natural animal and plant populations. Her research aims to enable growth of aquaculture sustainably.

Elizabeth Fairchild, Research Associate Professor

Keywords 
Marine Science, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Pest Management

Expertise 
Dr. Fairchild conducts research in marine fisheries science, focusing on the ecology and management of economically important species in the Gulf of Maine and southern New England. She also works on aquaculture, developing stock enhancement programs and improving hatchery protocols.

Michelle Fournet, Assistant Professor

Keywords 
Acoustic Ecology, Marine Biology, Marine Ecosystems, Bioacoustics

Expertise 
Dr. Fournet is an acoustic ecologist who uses sound to study marine organisms and environments. Her research investigates the impact of anthropogenic noise and climate change on marine species and uses bioacoustics to assess ecosystem health and conservation efforts.

Nathan Furey, Associate Professor

Keywords 
Fish Ecology, Fisheries, Marine Species Dynamics, Telemetry

Expertise 
Dr. Furey’s research focuses on fish ecology and animal movements, examining the motivations and consequences of fish migrations and predator-prey interactions. He uses telemetry and other techniques to study fish behavior and habitat use globally.

Ray Grizzle, Research Professor

Keywords 
Oyster Reef Restoration, Oyster Aquaculture, Integrated Aquaculture (oysters and seaweed), Estuarine Ecosystem Services, Marine Ecology, Shellfish Biology, Fisheries Impacts and Recovery

Expertise 
Dr. Grizzle is an invertebrate zoologist with broad research interests including seafloor ecology and mapping, oyster reef restoration, and shellfish aquaculture. His research is typically management-focused and he collaborates with colleagues from a variety of disciplines.

Liz Harvey, Associate Professor

Keywords 
Marine Microbiology, Biogeochemistry, Phytoplankton Dynamics

Expertise 
Dr. Harvey investigates marine microbial interactions and their impacts on phytoplankton dynamics and primary productivity. Her work contributes to understanding oceanic biogeochemical cycles and global climate by examining microbial mortality and ecosystem processes.

Brittany Jellison, Assistant Professor

Keywords 
Marine Biology, Marine Ecosystems, Coastal Ecology

Expertise 
Dr. Jellison studies how coastal organisms respond to environmental changes, focusing on intertidal/ subtidal habitats and marine invertebrates. Her research explores the physiological and behavioral responses of species to stressors like ocean acidification and temperature changes.

Karolina Kwasek, Assistant Professor

Keywords 
Animal Sciences, Aquaculture, Animal Nutrition, Fish Physiology

Expertise 
Dr. Kwasek researches how fish respond to nutritional deficiencies, specifically focusing on amino acids in stomachless fish. Her work is crucial for improving aquaculture practices and ensuring sustainable fish farming.

Cheryl Whistler, Professor

Keywords 
Bacteriology, Microbiology, Animal-Microbe Interactions, Food Diseases

Expertise 
Dr. Whistler specializes in studying bacteria like Vibrio fischeri and Vibrio parahaemolyticus. She investigates how these bacteria interact with their hosts, such as squid and oysters, and how they behave in different environments, including water where shellfish live. The research also looks at how these bacteria can cause illness and how their genetic makeup changes over time.

Easton White, Assistant Professor

Keywords 
Marine Ecology, Quantitative Marine Modeling, Fisheries Science, Aquaculture

Expertise 
Dr. White is a marine ecologist who uses mathematical models to study marine systems, particularly fisheries. His work examines how environmental factors and rare events affect marine ecosystems and helps in sustainable management of marine resources.

Ashley Bulseco, Assistant Professor

Keywords 
Microbial Ecology, Biogeochemistry, Estuarine Sciences

Expertise 
Dr. Bulseco studies how human activities affect microbial communities in wetlands and marine ecosystems. Her research examines the impact of these changes on ecosystem functions like carbon and nitrogen cycling.

Alyson Eberhardt, Extension Specialist and Professor

Keywords 
Coastal Ecosystems, Participatory Science, Community-based Habitat Restoration

Expertise 
Dr. Eberhardt engages community members, natural resource managers, and researchers in community-based research and restoration of coastal habitats. She also co-manages the Coastal Research Volunteers, a participatory science program that partners with community members on local, coastal research projects to inform local decision making.

Gregg Moore, Associate Professor

Keywords 
Wetland Ecology, Coastal Ecosystems, Coastal Restoration

Expertise 
Dr. Moore specializes in restoring and managing coastal wetlands, focusing on the impact of human activities and invasive species. His research aids in developing effective strategies to protect and restore vital wetland ecosystems.

Lisa Wise, Extension Specialist

Keywords 
Climate Adaptation, Community Resilience, Floodplain Management, Coastal Flooding, Engagement

Expertise 
Lisa provides extension programming related to coastal resilience and climate adaptation in New Hampshire. Her work includes engaging municipal decision-makers, community members, state agency staff, scientists, and many other partners around topics related to preparing for flooding and other climate hazards.

Alix Contosta, Research Associate Professor

Keywords 
Environmental Science, Soil Science, Biogeochemistry, Land Use Change

Expertise 
Dr. Contosta studies biogeochemical processes in forest and agricultural ecosystems, particularly focusing on soil carbon dynamics and the impacts of adverse weather conditions.

Jessica Ernakovich, Associate Professor

Keywords Microbial Ecology, Biogeochemistry, Ecology, Soil Science

Expertise 
Dr. Ernakovich investigates how soil microbes and chemistry interact to affect ecosystems, especially in varied environments like the Arctic and in agricultural soils. Her work aids in understanding microbial impacts on soil health and ecosystem functions.

Serita Frey, Professor

Keywords 
Soil Ecology, Biogeochemistry, Ecology, Siol Microbiology

Expertise 
Dr. Frey studies how land management impacts soil biota and nutrient cycling, focusing on soil microbial communities and their roles in carbon and nitrogen cycles.

A. Stuart Grandy, Professor

Keywords 
Soil Ecology, Biogeochemistry, Agricultural Soils

Expertise 
Dr. Grandy explores how soil organisms influence ecosystem processes such as nutrient cycling and trace gas emissions. His research aims to improve soil health and manage agricultural ecosystems effectively.

Natalie Lounsbury, Research Assistant Professor

Keywords 
Cover Crops, Reduced Tillage, Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Carbon Sequestration, Microbial Physiology

Expertise 
Dr. Lounsbury’s expertise lies in sustainable agriculture, specifically in integrating cover crops and reduced tillage practices in crop production without the use of herbicides. She has investigated how different practices can help better manage weeds, improve nutrient cycling, and increasing soil carbon through cover crop management.

Renuka Mathur, Extension State Specialist, Soil Health

Keywords 
Soil Health, Soil Science, Soil Sampling and Testing, Soil Fertility and Nutrition Management, Crop-Specific Fertilizer Recommendations

Expertise 
Dr. Mathur provides outreach and education to farmers and agricultural service providers in crucial soil science topics such as optimizing crop nutrient needs, improving crop quality and soil health, promoting environmentally sound farm management practices, and comprehensive soil fertility management. She provides essential tools and methods to develop, integrate, and apply existing crop nutrient guidelines, ensuring maximum crop yields with minimal environmental impact for farms in New Hampshire.

Lou Tisa, Professor

Keywords 
Microbial Ecology, Environmental Biology, Genomics, Molecular Genetics, Actinobacteria

Expertise 
Dr. Tisa specializes in microbiology and environmental biology, focusing on how microorganisms interact with their environment. His research helps understand how microbes can degrade pollutants and contribute to ecological balance, which is crucial for environmental protection and sustainability. He studies the genetic makeup of microbes found in unique, highly polluted or extreme weather environments.

Shane Bradt, Extension Specialist and Professor

Keywords 
Geographic Information System, Online Mapping, Crowdsource Mapping, Cyanobacteria, Inland Harmful Algal Blooms

Expertise 
Dr. Bradt specializes in the use of geospatial technologies for outreach by offering hands-on workshops, developing online learning resources, and creating interactive mapping webpages to foster public engagement. He also works on projects related to lake water quality, especially on potentially toxic cyanobacteria.

Amanda McQuaid, Extension Specialist and Professor

Keywords 
Limnology, Water Quality, Ecotoxicology, Cyanobacteria, Freshwater Biology, Plankton, Food Webs, Bioaccumulation, Aerosols, Participatory Science, NH Lakes

Expertise 
Dr. McQuaid is the Director of the Lakes Lay Monitoring Program. She teaches Lake Ecology as a Joint Faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences. Amanda’s research has focused on lakes and the bioaccumulation of cyanotoxins in the aquatic environment and beyond.

Julia Peterson, Extension Specialist and Professor 

Keywords 
Community Engagement, Natural Resource Outreach and Education, Water Resource Protection, Environmental Literacy

Expertise

Julia works with community leaders and coastal residents interested in reducing polluted runoff and fostering more resilient ecosystems. She is especially interested in engaged research and interdisciplinary approaches to addressing challenging environmental issues facing coastal communities in New Hampshire.

Wil Wollheim, Professor

Keywords 
Hydrology, Biogeochemistry, Fresh Water Science, Limnology

Expertise 
Dr. Wollheim investigates integrated hydrological and biogeochemical systems, examining how land natural resources management decisions impact these systems. His research uses a combination of field studies, experiments, and modeling to understand environmental change at various scales.

Adam Wymore, Associate Professor

Keywords 
Limnology, Biogeochemistry, Environmental Science, Water Deposition, Ecosystem Services

Expertise 
Dr. Wymore studies watershed water quality and ecosystem science, focusing on the impacts of climate, hydrology, and nutrients on aquatic systems. His work helps manage and improve water quality in watersheds across different landscapes.