Ashley Jernigan

Overview

I am interested in developing our understanding of soil biological processes to improve the sustainability of cropping systems. As an agroecologist, I take a systems-level perspective to both crop nutrition and pest management. My approach to research focuses on bridging ecological mechanisms to crop management practices. I have a three-way appointment in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences covering 60% research, 30% teaching and 10% service.

Expertise

• Organic agriculture
• Soil ecology
• Agroecosystem modeling
• Interdisciplinary research

Education

• Ph.D. Entomology, Cornell University, 2023
• B.S. International Agriculture and Rural Development, Cornell University, 2016