Dr. Armen Kemanian

Biography

Armen R. Kemanian is a Professor and the Interim Department Head in the Department of Plant Science at Penn State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Biological Systems Engineering from Washington State University, obtained in 2003, and a B.S. from Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad de la República in Uruguay, earned in 1997. Kemanian's research primarily focuses on the modeling of production systems within agroecosystems, studying the integral processes governing carbon and nitrogen cycling as well as hydrologic nutrient dynamics. His work spans various scales and integrates fundamental research with practical applications in farm and landscape management. Kemanian is committed to addressing societal concerns related to food production and climate change through his research, providing decision support tools that enhance the management of natural ecosystems. His areas of expertise include Environmental Biophysics, Soil Carbon, and Plant Ecophysiology. Kemanian also contributes to academic instruction, teaching courses such as Plant Ecology and Environmental Biophysics, and actively engages in extensive research projects that aim to improve understanding of agricultural systems and enhance sustainability.

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