Agricultural air quality and animal science specialist that has over 10 years of experience in livestock environmental systems, with a focus on air emissions, animal health, and production-related environmental impacts. The expert has prior experience providing services as an expert witness in matters involving agricultural air quality and livestock operations, with work grounded in research and analysis of environmental conditions affecting animal welfare and production systems. Their expertise includes quantification and evaluation of ammonia, dust, odor, and airborne emissions from livestock facilities, including dairy, beef feedlot, and poultry operations. This work also involves microbial sampling in feedlot cattle and swine environments, analysis of particulate matter and emission sources, and assessment of heat stress and behavioral responses in livestock. Additional areas include development of environmentally benign livestock systems through measurement, modeling, and mitigation of emissions, as well as evaluation of the relationship between air quality conditions and animal health outcomes.

The expert’s professional background includes involvement with academic institutions and collaboration with national and international scientific, policy, and agricultural organizations. This work includes participation in initiatives related to environmental assessment of livestock production systems, benchmarking of environmental impacts across supply chains, and evaluation of agricultural emissions at regional and international levels. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science and a Master of Science in Animal Science and Agricultural Engineering, along with postdoctoral research training in animal science. Professional involvement includes participation in organizations focused on geophysics, chemistry, animal science, and agricultural and biological engineering.