J. Scott Lowman
Director of Research @The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Research @The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
Danville, VA, US
My research is focused on developing and integrating advances in biology and technology to improve plant productivity. As a biologist, I seek to identify promising natural microbial bio-stimulant and bio-control agents that increase plant growth and health while safeguarding the environment. Technology, such as computer vision and data mining, is used to gain accurate, precise, and timely information to determine the effectiveness of these treatments. In the field, my team utilizes unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, to capture visual, multispectral, and thermal images to evaluate plant health. In the lab, my team utilizes IALR’s custom built SMART table robotic imaging platforms for dynamic micro-phenotyping. By capturing plant images by the minute, the SMART tables are able to quantify plant growth, health, and even motion with incredible detail.
EDUCATION
Virginia Tech
Bachelor's degree, Biology
William & Mary
Masters, Molecular Biology
Virginia Tech
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Molecular Plant Microbe Interactions
SKILLS
ABOUT J. SCOTT LOWMAN
I\'m a scientist and entrepreneur, dedicating the last 15 years of my career to improving plant productivity naturally, promoting urban agriculture, and developing local food systems. Currently focused on creating a collaborative plant microbiome research center.
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