Hunger fighter and researcher…
MBA, Texas A&M Grad Student, Servant Leader, Aspiring Philanthropist trying to help feed the growing populations, Veteran
I am passionate about driving innovative solutions to unique problems, coaching leaders and managers, finding efficiency opportunities, and developing sustainable processes.
Skilled in Quality Assurance, Business Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Operational Efficiency, and Financial Analysis. Strong operations professional with a Master of Business Administration - MBA from Dallas Baptist University with a concentration in nonprofit leadership #endhunger
Dr. Klein’s research aims to utilize advances in high-throughput genotyping, bioinformatics, and phenotyping to acquire knowledge of plant genes and germplasm, and utilize this information to develop markers for marker-assisted selection and for the development of new germplasm. To meet the needs of the increasing world population, crop productivity needs to double on existing agricultural lands, and breeding practices must be more efficient in meeting the needs for food, feed, and fiber. Technologies such as sequenced-based high-throughput genotyping, whole genome gene expression analyses, novel computational tools and high throughput phenotyping – can accelerate plant breeding and hence the speed at which new varieties are developed.
James (Jim) Giovannoni is a plant biologist known for his work on fruit physiology and ripening. He is acknowledged in particular for his discoveries related to the transcriptional control of ripening initiation, identification of genes underlying important fruit development and quality traits, the role of epigenome dynamics in fruit development, and contributions to the development of molecular resources for the plant and fruit model system, tomato.
For the past several years, Dr. Fernández worked on the development of novel light sources – lasers – tailored for applications in bioimaging. Some of the concepts developed by Dr. Fernández have been translated into commercial products or have been apllied to solve similar problems in other types of laser sources. Light source development, is an important research tool, it can make the difference as to whether a measurement can be performed with or without causing damage to the biological system studied. It can determine whether a measurement needs to be performed in a lab or can be done in the field.
Biophotonics encompasses all interactions of living organisms with light. In my research I use light to study biological processes. I develop novel techniques to image dynamic processes faster and to obtain information on the chemical composition of living tissues without the need to destroy the tissue or introduce fluorescent labels.
Education in Physics (BS, MS, PhD), with a focus on Optics and Quantum Optics. Research in theoretical and applied imaging techniques in various settings (intensity interferometry, diffractive imaging, superresolution microscopy, optical coherence imaging, spectroscopy).
Operating the Sustainable Fruit Project. I seek to determine the potential profitability of fruit and berry crops in the greater mid-coastal region of Texas. I also work closely with Texas olive growers in an effort to increase Texas olive yields and support the growing Texas olive industry.
Andy is a Ph.D. student in the Horticulture department here at Texas A&M University. He is working with a research group focused on understanding the genetic and physiological processes that regulate fruit firmness, cell wall degradation, and ripening processes in horticultural crops, and how these factors effect flavor, nutrition, and shelf life. Andy received his MS in Crop Science from Washington State University in 2018, and his BS in Plant Sciences from Texas A&M in 2016. Andy hopes to use the knowledge he is gaining to help improve the economic return and nutritional impact of small-scale farming in developing regions.
Experienced Food Technologist with a great passion for understanding how food components interact and their effect on the final product. Used to working in an international environment on research and application projects, and to critically analyze scientific data. Fast learner and flexible team-worker. Experienced with multiple biochemical and physical analytical techniques, from chromatography to rheology, sensory evaluation, and statistical analysis.
Tessa’s graduate work involves identifying molecular markers for black spot resistance within tetraploid populations. She is also looking at a diploid population to phenotype for multiple quantitative traits including defoliation, Cercospora leaf spot, black spot, and flower intensity.