Dr. Sougata Bardhan

Assistant Professor

Natural Resource Management

Dr. Bardhan has extensive experience in interdisciplinary research including agroforestry research such as alley cropping, forest farming, and riparian management. At Lincoln University Dr. Bardhan is developing an agroforestry program suitable for small and marginal farm stakeholders as a demonstration and for the development of best management practices. Bardhan has been instrumental in forming multidisciplinary international collaborations for successful research proposals (over ~$44 million total; ~$3 million as PI) spanning over four continents and more than 10 countries. 

Raelin Kronenberg

Research Specialist - Agroforestry

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Ph.D. Student, Forestry

University of Missouri-Columbia

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Ms. Kronenberg earned her master's degree in natural resources with an agroforestry emphasis from the University of Missouri where she explored landowner perceptions of agroforestry practices for conservation and production. She has a diverse interdisciplinary background in both the social and natural sciences which she applies to support the research activities of the Forest Management Lab. In addition to her role in research projects, Kronenberg assists with outreach and education events on agroforestry practices. 

Kurt Birchenough

M.S Student, Sustainable Agriculture

Lincoln University 

As an undergraduate at Boston University, Mr. Birchenough studied Biology with a Specialization in Ecology and Conservation Biology. After graduation, he worked in areas of wildlife and natural resource management including pheasant farming in Rhode Island, ornithological field work in Hawai’i,  and ecotourism development in Mexico through the Peace Corps. After several years of working at the South Florida Water Management District, Mr. Birchenough obtained a Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Technology from the University of Miami. He has now joined Lincoln to support the investigation of the patterns of white oak mortality in the Ozark Highlands using GIS and remote sensing.

Arindam Mandal

M.S. Student, Sustainable Agriculture

Lincoln University

Mr. Arindam Mandal recently completed his Bachelor's degree in Agriculture with an Agronomy emphasis from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, West Bengal, India. Arindam is pursuing his Master's degree in Sustainable Agriculture at Lincoln University of Missouri with a Graduate Research Assistantship. He also has Rural Agriculture Work Experience and intends to gain knowledge in machine learning, GIS software, and other digital agriculture development projects.

Dr. Erayya

Post-Docotoral Researcher

Dr. Erayya is presently working as Post Doctoral Scientist in the Forestry and Natural Resource Management Laboratory. Before joining Lincoln, he worked as an Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist at the Department of Plant Pathology, Bihar Agricultural University. He completed his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture in India. Dr. Erayya has taught many undergraduate and graduate courses and is actively involved in teaching, research, and extension work. His research interests include biological control of plant diseases, plant disease management, and molecular aspects of plant diseases.

Bani Kumar Biswas

M.S. Student, Sustainable Agriculture

Lincoln University

Bani Kumar Biswas is a graduate research assistant working on biochar/climate smart commodities research. In 2022, he obtained his B.Sc. in Agriculture Honors from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, where he specialized in the field of plant pathology. Currently, Bani Kumar is enrolled in the M.Sc. in Sustainable Agriculture program at Lincoln University, to advance his expertise in sustainable farming practices. His academic pursuits underscore his unwavering commitment to the realms of plant health and agricultural sustainability.