Jamal Javanmardi
Dr. Jamal Javdanmardi
Associate Professor of Horticulture
Director of Organic Vegetable Unit,
College of Agriculture, California State University, Chico
Biography
Dr. Jamal Javdanmardi is an Associate Professor of Horticulture in the College of Agriculture at California State University, Chico. His teaching and research focus on sustainable and controlled-environment food production systems that integrate horticultural science, renewable energy, and ecological stewardship. Dr. Javdanmardi is passionate about providing hands-on learning experiences in mushroom production, organic vegetable production, greenhouse management, and innovative crop systems designed for a changing climate.
Education and Degrees
- Ph.D., Horticultural Science, Vegetable Crops Physiology, Tehran University, 2002.
- M.S., Horticultural Science, Shiraz University, 1998.
- B.S., Horticultural Science, Shiraz University, 1996.
Courses Taught
- Sustainable Vegetable Crops Production
- Greenhouse Management
- Holistic Management
- Seed Production and Technology
- Sustainable Agricultural Waste Management
- Organic Farming
- Mushroom Production
- Forage Crops
- Food Forever, Sustainable Food Production Systems
- World Food and Fiber Systems
Professional Roles & Areas of Responsibility
- Director of Organic Vegetable Unit at the CSU–Chico University Farm.
- Director of Mushroom Unit at the CSU–Chico University Farm.
Areas of Expertise
- Vegetable Crops and Mushrooms Production
- Sustainable and Organic Horticulture
- Controlled-Environment Agriculture (CEA)
- Compost Science & Technology
Relevant Links
- Organic Vegetable Unit
- Mushroom Project
- Curriculum Vitae