Virginia Nichols

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Position Title
Postdoctoral Scholar

Bio

Project

My project aims to use life cycle analysis methodologies to gain a more systems-based perspective on the environmental impacts of irrigated alfalfa in California cropping systems. 

 

Background

I am an engineer, cropping systems agronomist, and data scientist. I recently finished a PhD at Iowa State University in the lovely town of Ames, Iowa. My dissertation was titled 'Anything but simple: Using models and field studies to explore the effects of cropping system diversification in the upper Midwestern United States' 

 

Research Interests

I am broadly interested in using research to foster agricultural systems that are good for everyone. To do this, I enjoy working across disciplines.