What began as a coastal challenge ultimately formed the foundation of University of Georgia startup, JellyCoUSA. During the summer and fall, cannonball jellyfish are abundant along Georgia’s coastline. In fact, cannonball jellyfish can make up over 16% of the region’s biomass. When Kevin Mis Solval, food scientist in the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, began …
IIPA member Dr. Beiwen Li recently received the 2026 Photonics Young Investigator Award. The award was established in 2022 by the journal Photonics to acknowledge the achievements of young investigators in the field of optics and photonics. Dr. Li is an Associate Professor in the School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering at the University of …
The Georgia Precision Poultry Farming Conference, to be held online on May 6, 2026, will bring together researchers, extension specialists, and industry professionals to explore the latest innovations and data‑driven approaches shaping modern poultry production. Hosted by the University of Georgia’s Department of Poultry Science, in collaboration with the Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture (IIPA) …
Crop and Soil Sciences graduate students were recognized for their outstanding research presentations at the Southeastern Specialty Crop Technology Conference & Show poster contest. Master’s student Matteo Listuzzi (advisor: Wes Porter) earned second place for his poster, “Laboratory Comparison of a Seed Tube Optical Sensor and a Vision‑Based Software Measurement System for Assessing Corn Seed Singulation.” Sara Maktabi (advisor: George Vellidis), a Ph.D. student, …
IIPA member Kenan Song received the College of Engineering International Collaborative Research Award for the M³X (Materials, Manufacturing & Machine Learning Nexus) International Team, an integrated research collaboration led by Dr. Song in partnership with Qatar University. By integrating environmental, mechanical and biomedical perspectives, M³X demonstrates how international collaboration accelerates innovation and amplifies research impact.
The Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture annual retreat provided excellent opportunities for networking and sharing knowledge among the 35 faculty members and 45 graduate students who attended. The Integrative Precision Agriculture Club (IPAC) organized excellent student-focused sessions on innovation throughout the program including 3MT™ and poster competitions and a panel discussion on career pathways. The …
Daniel Jackson, IIPA member and a research coordinator in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, pitched potential investors on Harvest Capture, a technology platform designed to allow farmers to visualize yield variability in their fields and to provide tailored recommendations for optimizing production practices.
