Binod Joshi

Graduate Research Assistant - Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN

(2023-08)

Design, implement, manage, and analyze multi-location field and greenhouse research experiments on nitrogen management, root system architecture, and soil carbon dynamics in tall and short-stature corn hybrids.
Demonstrated that short-stature corn under moderate N rates achieves superior root performance and yield vs. tall-stature corn hybrid across contrasting soil types, published in Field Crops Research Journal (2026).

Graduate Research Assistant - Texas State University - San Marcos, TX

(2021-08 - 2023-07)

Designed and conducted research evaluating the impacts of legume intercropping and silicon application on soil properties and potato productivity.

Project Field Officer - TROSA Project, OXFAM Nepal

(2019-01 - 2020-01)

Collaborated with farmers, extension personnel, and local stakeholders to implement and monitor water and agriculture development programs.

Intern - Prime Minister Agriculture Modernization Project - Dadeldhura, Nepal

(2018-12 - 2019-06)

Designed and implemented a field experiment evaluating the effects of planting depth and mulching on potato yield and yield attributing parameters in Dadeldhura, Nepal.

Guest Lecturer, Advanced Agroecology Class (AGRY 598) - Purdue University

(2026 - 2026)

Invited Talk: Digging Deeper: Uncovering Root-Soil-Nitrogen Interactions of Short-Stature Corn Hybrid (Feb 12, 2026).

Teaching Assistant, Soil Physics (AGRY 56000) - Purdue University

(2024 - 2024)

Teaching Assistant, Soil Fertility, Health and Regenerative Practices (AG 3427) - Texas State University

(2023 - 2023)

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