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Establishment of SmartField's Scientific Advisory Board

As an important step in further strengthening the scientific direction of SmartField, we are proud to announce the formation of our Scientific Advisory Board. The Board will play a critical role in guiding our scientific activities, ensuring the highest standards of research quality, and fostering innovation within SmartField.  

The establishment of the scientific Advisory Board is an important milestone in our commitment to achieve the goals of SmartField. We welcome all five members to the board and look forward to their contributions to SmartField.

The Scientific Advisory Board consists of the following five members

  • Professor Claudia Wagner-Riddle, School of Environmental Sciences at the University of Guelph
  • Professor Stephen Ogle, Department of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability in addition to the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory (NREL), Colorado State University
  • Associate Professor David Kanter, Environmental Studies at New York University
  • Associate Professor Wendy Yang, Department of Plant Biology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Professor and Research Director Josette Garnier, the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS)
Claudia Wagner Riddle

Professor Claudia Wagner-Riddle

Claudia is Professor in the School of Environmental Sciences at the University of Guelph. She is an expert in environmental science and agro-meteorology, with a particular focus on greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural activities. Claudia's research has significantly advanced the understanding of how agricultural practices affect greenhouse gas emissions. Claudia's expertise has not only advanced scientific knowledge but has also influenced environmental policy and agricultural practices. Her research has led to the development of protocols to reduce nitrous oxide emissions and has fostered collaborations across Canada to promote green agricultural technologies.

For more information, you can visit her profile at the University of Guelph here.

Stephen Ogle

Professor Stephen Ogle

Stephen Ogle is Professor at Colorado State University where he is affiliated with the Department of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability in addition to the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory (NREL). He is a leading expert in assessing the effects of land use and management impacts on biogeochemical processes, particularly in agricultural areas. He has made significant contributions to the field of environmental science, particularly in the quantification of greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural practices. He is the lead technical compiler of the U.S. National Greenhouse Gas Inventory for Agricultural Lands, which is reported to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

For more detailed information, you can visit his profile at the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory here.

David Kanter

Associate Professor David Kanter

David Kanter is Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at New York University and focuses on nitrogen pollution science and governance. David´s interdisciplinary approach uses methods such as earth system modelling, systems mapping and legal analysis to understand and manage nitrogen pollution. His work has had profound policy implications, influencing both national and international environmental regulations and agricultural practices.

For more information, you can visit his profile at NYU here.

Wendy Yang

Professor Wendy Yang

Wendy Yang is a Professor in the Department of Plant Biology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Wendy studies the production and emission of N₂O from soils, particularly in agricultural systems. Her research explores the interconnected cycles of multiple elements, with a focus on how nitrogen and carbon dynamics are influenced by human activities and natural processes. A major component of her research is the development of innovative methodologies using tracer and natural abundance stable isotope techniques to measure soil dinitrogen emissions and overall greenhouse gas fluxes.

For more information about Wendy Yang, you can visit her profile at the University of Illinois here.

Josette Garnier

Professor Josette Garnier

Josette Garnier is a Research Director at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS). Josette’s work includes assessing the environmental impacts of agricultural practices and urbanization on aquatic ecosystems. This involves the use of biogeochemical models to understand and predict changes in water quality and ecosystem health. She also actively works with policy makers and stakeholders to develop alternative management strategies for water-agro-food systems. Her research informs policy decisions aimed at improving water quality and promoting sustainable environmental practices.

For more detailed information, you can refer to her profile on the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research here.