NSERC CREATE in Computational Agriculture
Training Program

Core Faculty Members


Ian Stavness

Professor,
Department of Computer Science,
University of Saskatchewan


Modeling & Simulation

Ian Stavness is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Saskatchewan. He is the GIFS Research Chair in Computational Agriculture and an expert researcher in modeling, imaging, and deep learning. Ian Stavness is currently recruiting students in the areas of modeling and simulation. Dr. Stavness serves as the Director of the CREATE in Computational Agriculture program.

Lingling Jin

Assistant Professor,
Department of Computer Science,
University of Saskatchewan


Bioinformatics

Lingling Jin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Saskatchewan. She is an expert researcher in bioinformatics and comparative genomics, with a focus on computational modeling and the prediction of polyploid genome evolution. Lingling Jin actively seeks students interested in bioinformatics. Dr. Jin serves as the Associate Director of the CREATE in Computational Agriculture program.

Kirstin Bett

Professor,
Department of Plant Sciences, Crop Development Centre,
University of Saskatchewan


Plant Breeding

Kirstin Bett is a Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences and a breeder in the Crop Development Centre at the University of Saskatchewan. Her expertise lies in pulse crop genomics and dry bean breeding. Kirstin Bett actively recruits students interested in pulse crop breeding and genetics. Dr. Bett serves as co-instructor of the Computational Agriculture graduate course.

Steve Shirtliffe

Professor,
Department of Plant Sciences,
University of Saskatchewan


Agronomy

Steve Shirtliffe is a Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan. His extensive experience in small plot crop agronomy spans over 20 years, and he actively recruits students interested in weed science and precision agriculture. Dr. Shirtliffe serves as co-instructor of the Computational Agriculture graduate course.

Mrigank Rochan

Assistant Professor,
Department of Computer Science,
University of Saskatchewan


Deep Learning

Mrigank Rochan holds the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Saskatchewan. His expertise lies in computer vision, machine learning, and natural language processing. Mrigank Rochan is currently looking for students interested in cutting-edge research in computer vision and AI.

Ana Vargus

Assistant Professor,
Department of Plant Sciences, Crop Development Centre,
University of Saskatchewan


Plant Breeding

Ana Vargas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan and holds the Agri-Food Innovation Fund Chair. She is an expert in lentil and faba bean breeding. She actively seeks students interested in crop breeding and genomics.

Adam Carter

Assistant Professor,
Department of Plant Sciences, Crop Development Centre,
University of Saskatchewan


Plant Breeding

Adam Carter is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan and holds the SRP Chair in CWRS Wheat, Specialty Wheats, and Canaryseed Breeding and Genetics. He is an expert in crop phenomics and imaging in breeding. He is currently recruiting students in the areas of crop breeding and genetics.

Maryse Bourgault

Assistant Professor,
Department of Plant Sciences, Department of Soil Science,
University of Saskatchewan


Agronomy

Maryse Bourgault is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan and holds the WGRF Integrated Agronomy Research Chair. Her interdisciplinary research program aims to enhance the resilience, sustainability, and profitability of grain production. Maryse Bourgault actively seeks students interested in agronomy and grain production research.

Mark Eramian

Professor,
Department of Computer Science,
University of Saskatchewan


Computer Vision

Mark Eramian is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Saskatchewan. He is an expert researcher in computer vision, with a focus on interdisciplinary applications including digital plant and seed phenotyping. Mark Eramian actively recruits students interested in computer vision research.

Curtis Pozniak

Professor,
Department of Plant Sciences, Crop Development Centre,
University of Saskatchewan


Plant Breeding

Curtis Pozniak is a Professor in Plant Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan and holds the SRP Chair in Durum and High-Yield Wheat Breeding and Genetics. He directs a world-leading research program on the genetics, breeding, production, and management of various crops including wild wheat, durum wheat, rye, barley, and bread wheat cultivars. He is currently looking for students interested in crop genetics and breeding.

Carl Gutwin

Professor,
Department of Computer Science,
University of Saskatchewan


Visualization

Carl Gutwin holds the position of Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Saskatchewan. He is a world-leading researcher in human–computer interaction and information visualization. Carl Gutwin is currently seeking students interested in human–computer interaction and visualization research.