Team

List of former team members here.

Brad Hanson at 2017 Diagnosing Herbicide Symptoms shortcourse (photo J. McNutt)

Brad Hanson, Cooperative Extension Weed Specialist

  • Ph.D. 2004. Plant Science, University of Idaho
  • M.S. 1999. Plant Science, University of Idaho
  • B.S. 1996. Agricultural Studies, Iowa State University
  • ORCID 0000-0003-4462-5339
  • Additional Information
  • Link to CV
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Seth Watkins, Staff Research Associate

  • B.S. Rangeland Resources, Humboldt State University 
  • UCD Research: Seth conducts herbicide efficacy and crop safety testing in orchard and vineyard cropping systems and supports the field, greenhouse, and laboratory research of other lab members. He also is Field Research Director of the Davis location of the Western Region IR-4 Field Program.
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Matt Fatino, PhD Student

  • Ph.D (anticipated 2024) Horticulture and Agronomy. UC Davis
  • M.S 2021.  Horticulture and Agronomy. UC Davis
  • B.S. 2019. Crop Sciences. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
  • UCD Research: Matt’s thesis and dissertation work is focused on the biology and control of branched broomrape in the processing tomato production system.
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 Pershang Hosseini, Postdoctoral Researcher

  • Ph.D. 2018. Agronomy, Plant Breeding – Weed Science. Bu-Ali Sina University
  • M.S 2010.  Weed Biology and Management. University of Tehran
  • B.S. 2003. Plant Production. University of Zabol
  • UCD Research: Pershang’s research is focused on the biology of branched broomrape and the evaluation of sanitizer chemicals for killing broomrape seed on field equipment.
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Tong Zhen, PhD Student

  • Ph.D (anticipated 2025) Horticulture and Agronomy. UC Davis
  • M.S 2023.  Horticulture and Agronomy. UC Davis
  • B.S. 2019. Plant Sciences. UC Davis
  • UCD Research: Tong is conducting research on electrical weed control in organic almond, blueberry and grape systems as part of a multi-state program with cooperators in New York and Oregon.
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Stephen Chang, MS Student

  • M.S (anticipated 2025).  Horticulture and Agronomy. UC Davis
  • B.S. 2022. Crop Sciences. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
  • UCD Research: Stephen is conducting research that explores an alleged issue of orchard crop injury from irrigation water treated with an aquatic herbicide. 
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Rohith Vulchi, Postdoctoral Researcher

  • Ph.D. 2022. Weed Science. Texas A&M University
  • M.S 2018.  Entomology. California State University, Fresno
  • B.S. 2016. Agriculture.  ANGR Agricultural University, Hyderabad
  • ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6182-0959
  • UCD Research: Rohith is conducting field herbicide efficacy trials, addressing an issue related to herbicide residue on almonds, and contributing to weed control data analysis and reporting. 
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Val Galetti, MS Student

  • M.S (anticipated 2025).  Horticulture and Agronomy. UC Davis
  • B.S. 2019. Business Administration. Drexel University
  • UCD Research: Val’s research includes early-stage herbicide characterization and market development for several potential new active ingredients.