Dr. Ricardo Hernández is originally from the north part of Mexico in the state of Chihuahua. He came to the United States for his education. He earned a Undergraduate degree in Agronomy from New Mexico State University, Masters of Science in Entomology (biocontrol) from Texas A&M University, and Doctorate degree in Plant Physiology with a minor in Ag & Biosystems Engineering from the University of Arizona. His program focus at the Department of Horticultural Science will be in Horticulture Sustainable Energy. His areas of research are:
- Evaluation and modeling of energy conservation strategies in horticultural production systems
- Light-plant interactions: Light environment manipulation to improve plant production systems
- Sustainable and organic horticultural production of specialty crops under controlled environment
Ricardo will also be teaching a course in sustainable/organic horticultural production and he will lead a study abroad program in sustainability. To learn more about Ricardo’s interests and recent publications please visit: