1. List what you consider to be the primary job duties or assignments
at this time (List in order of priority):
Design, construct, operate, maintain, upgrade, & troubleshoot,
1) Controlled Environment Plant Production Systems [greenhouses,
growth chambers]
2) Data acquisition and control systems
3) Nutrient Delivery Systems [hydroponic, soilless culture] utilized
for research, teaching and/or demonstration.
2.
Describe contributions, achievements or improvements made by the employee
during the past appraisal period:
Allen Rd Greenhouse:
Achieved control based on VPD in real-time
Allen Rd:
Upgraded DAQ system for improved performance of sensors
RRGH:
Data acquisition and control of roof partly based on black body
sensors, with wind (safety) override
RRGH:
Upgrade of system to include control of fog, dual hydroponic systems,
& new equipment (ongoing)
Polytex Greenhouses:
install and make operational all sensors and control equipment,
install commercial DAS and control system, design, construct, install
and integrate irrigation system with other greenhouse equipment.
Aeroponic Greenhouses:
- Installed & operated data acquisition for NAB hydroponic ginger
project
- Installed controls and emergency backup, sensors, and DAS for
Aeroponic Nettles Project
Food Safety Growth Chamber:
- operated/maintained/upgraded during FDA study
- coordination/technical support for Basil research
Hydroponic Tomato Greenhouses:
- upgraded fertigator control system
- daily maintenance/repair of fertigator
South Pole Food Growth Chamber:
design of HVAC (air handling and heat exchanger plumbing), hydroponics,DAS,
electrical, water cooling systems. Installation of sensors and DAS
interface.
Instructed numerous grads & undergrads on datalogger
operation
Graduate and undergraduate technical support
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