Dr. Chieri Kubota
Professor & OHCEAC Director
Specialization:
Plant Physiology & Technology
Biography:
Dr. Kubota is a professor at Department of Horticulture and Crop Science. Her research mission is to serve in the development of science and technology in the area of controlled environment agriculture (CEA). Her projects are in an interdisciplinary area that encompasses plant physiology and horticultural engineering to enhance understanding and efficiency of CEA plant production systems such as greenhouses, warehouses (vertical farms), and growth chamber. Dr. Kubota’s research and extension contributions include greenhouse strawberry production, LED-lighting application, and low temperature storage of high quality transplants. She will be serving as the inaugural director of OHCEAC for the next two years.