Agriculture Risk Models

The research and development team is led by Drs. Scott Adkins and Tim Gottwald (Retired).

Modeling and Analytical Team

Weiqi Luo
Weiqi Luo
Principal Research Scholar

I develop risk-based models to enhance early detection and mitigate spread. My expertise is GIS mapping, statistical analysis, and table tennis.

Drew Posny
Drew Posny
Senior risk analyst

I develop models to investigate dynamics and management efficacy. My expertise is applied mathematics and infectious disease modeling, programming, and UK-size sandwiches.

Leigh Sitler
Leigh Sitler
Research Assistant

I provide support in lab, field, and modeling research projects. My background is in epidemiology, public health, and sailing.

Field/Lab Scientist Team (current & previous)

Scott Adkins
Scott Adkins
Plant Pathologist
Tim Gottwald
Tim Gottwald
Plant Pathologist
Gavin Poole
Gavin Poole
Senior Researcher
Lory Raymond
Lory Raymond
Program Manager
Earl Taylor
Earl Taylor
Support Scientist

Collaborators

Ric Dunkle
ASTA Collaborators
Chris Gilligan
UK Collaborators
Neil McRoberts
CA Collaborators
Tim Riley
USDA Collaborators
Subhas Hajeri
CCTEA Collaborators

Contact Us

Feel free to email the team and check us out on AgCROS

Students
Jaydip Gabani (MS)
Ayush Khot (MS)
Erika Ou (PhD,MS)
Nirav Shah (MS)
Aditya Jadhav (MS)
Hardik Udeshi (MS)
Former Members
Steve Ippolito
Jose Laborde
Wei (Joy) Liao
Joanne Hodge
Frank Louws
Lucky Mehra
Michelle Preston
Nick Rotindo
Len Therrien
Shuo Zhang
Aditya Jadhav
Research Team Fort Pierce, Florida 2017