Experience

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  Lux Research

  • Agriculture Analyst

    • Aug 2021 - Present

    I cover innovations in agriculture robotics, crop protection and crop nutrition including biopesticides, biostimulants, and biofertilizers as well as the evolving regulatory landscape and evolving business models.

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  The University of Toledo

  • Toledo, Ohio Area

  • Researcher

    • Jul 2019 - Aug 2021
    • Toledo, Ohio Area

    Worked on a project analyzing the cyanobacterial toxins (MC-LR, BMAA) impact on plant (crops) growth and uptake rate when water from Lake Erie is used for field irrigation, which is common practice in NW Ohio.

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  The University of Toledo

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Research Associate

    • Dec 2017 - May 2018

  • Ph.D.

    • Aug 2012 - Dec 2017

    I conducted my Ph.D. research in Corn, Barley, Tomato, Big Bluestem and examined the response of drought and CO2 on plant nutrient uptake. Task: From initial study to growing plants in green house/ growth chambers and harvesting them along with data analysis.

  • Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant at University of Toledo

    • Aug 2010 - Aug 2017

  • Lab Instructor

    • Jan 2013 - May 2017

    Course: Environmental Problem Lab (EEES 1140, 1 credit). Students: undergraduate, 42 students (Spring 2013), 43 Students (Fall 2016), and 45 Students (Spring 2017).General Ecology Lab (EEES 3060, 1 credit). Students: undergraduate, 25 (Fall, 2014), 24 (Fall, 2015)

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    • Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

    Science of Gardening (EEES 4980, 2 Credit Hour). Undergraduate and graduate students, 13 (Spring, 2015). Instructor: Dr. Scott HeckathornGeneral Ecology (EEES 3050, 3 Credit Hour). Undergraduate students 20 (Fall, 2015). Instructor: Dr. Jonathan Bossenbroek

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  University of Toledo

  • Toledo, Ohio Area

  • Stranahan Arboretum Assistant

    • May 2015 - Aug 2015
    • Toledo, Ohio Area

    Help manage arboretum and assist programs held there. I also helped other graduate student with their research.

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  The University of Toledo

  • Toledo, Ohio Area

  • Green House Assistant

    • May 2014 - Aug 2014
    • Toledo, Ohio Area

    Help manage green house at Plant research center at Wolfe Hall building.

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  National Council for Science and the Environment

  • Editor for CAMEL Climate Change project

    • Apr 2011 - Jul 2012

    Worked under Dr. Jorgensen to create and enhance climate change content on the web for the CAMEL project. In the meantime I searched for resources on the web and evaluated the appropriateness of these items for the present project. I created many climate change education modules, power point, questionnaire and other material that can be used in climate change class. I was also a part of social media strategy team for better audience reach of CAMEL.

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  Wildlife Conservation Nepal (WCN)

  • Kathmandu Nepal

  • Facilitator for Nature School program

    • Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
    • Kathmandu Nepal

    To conduct Workshop in different schools regarding nature conservation awareness under program Nature School. Especially facilitating the importance of Insects, their identification and the small plants in the ecosystem and the issues regarding climate change.

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  Nepal Development Research Institute (NDRI)

  • Kathmandu, Nepal

  • Research Intern

    • Apr 2009 - Sep 2009
    • Kathmandu, Nepal

    To assist in the different research works as per different research projects in the institution and to work with different UN related office in their research projects.Worked as "Field Researcher" UN-World Food Program, WFP PRRO 10676.0 "Assistance for vulnerable populations affected by high food Prices, Conflict and natural disasters" from 20th August to 6th September, 2009. Key Responsibilities: To evaluate the midterm progress of the project

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  Nepal Poly-Technique Institute

  • Chitwan, Nepal

  • Instructor

    • Mar 2008 - Sep 2008
    • Chitwan, Nepal

    To teach the students of Agriculture minors (I.Sc.Ag.) and assist them in their practical works basically Plant protection.