Anthony Amori
Field Research Scientist, Plant Physiologist
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Research Scientist with a strong track record in the design and implementation of complex on-farm and small plot experiments using a variety of software tools and installation of various field-based data collecting devices/sensors. Assist in transforming physical products such as crop protections and seeds from products offer to digital-enabled solutions (products and services) to maximize applications positioning, rate, timing, and effectiveness in order to drive more value and overall RIO for growers through the installation of various field-based sensors and collection of high quality in-season data including drone/UAS flight data needed to drive pipeline of digital tools development and improvement. These tools will assist growers in making informed on-farm decisions, connecting them with their local environment, and helping them to prepare and navigate future unseen challenges.
With my strong background in Soil-Plant-Atmosphere interactions and passion about tackling the problems associated with global food security, I am equipped to create sustainable agricultural practices that enhance both livelihoods and public health.
Experience
Professional Summary
- Research scientist with expertise in precision agriculture and remote sensing, demonstrated through multiple journal publications.
- Experienced in statistical analysis, data visualization, and advanced data analytics using R,
Python, and SAS.
- Highly skilled in the design and implementation of multi-layer small-plot and on-farm experiments, field preparation, deployment, and installation of soil-plant-atmospheric sensors.
- Strong understanding of micrometeorology, plant physiology, agronomy, biophysics, and soilplant-
atmosphere interactions.
- Demonstrated understanding of GxExM components as a foundation for plant and product performances, and ability to design screening assays for crop traits.
- Proven ability in leading and managing interdisciplinary field research teams to produce highimpact scientific findings.
- Demonstrated strong and clear communications skills of data-driven insights to all stakeholders.
- Certified FAA drone pilot with experience in UAV imagery data collection, Ag software and tools such as Avenza Maps for geospatial data collection, and data analysis using GIS, and ENVI.
Education
Ph.D. Agronomy and Horticulture
Specialization: Crop Physiology and Production
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA | Jan 2019 - Aug 2023
M.Sc. Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
Specialization: Environmental Engineering
University of Ibadan, Nigeria | Jan 2011 – Sept 2012
B.Sc. Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
University of Ibadan, Nigeria | June 2003 – June 2008