Biography
I am a weed scientist and computational biologist PhD candidate at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. My research focuses on the use of computational biology to understand weeds adaptation in agricultural environments mainly studying herbicide resistance evolution. My work involves the use of multiple “omics” tools, high throughput phenotyping using image analysis, machine learning and data science. My research goal is to continue using high throughput data to answer key questions that will increase agriculture efficiency and sustainability.
On my free time, I love spend time with my daughter, wife and dog. I enjoy learning new programming languages and to play with data.
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- Computational biology
- Bioinformatics
- Data science
- Weed Science
- Agronomy
PhD Candidate in Crop Sciences, 2022
University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign
MS in Crop Sciences and Plant Breeding, 2019
Oregon State University
BSc in Agronomy and Agricultural engineer, 2016
University of Sao Paulo
Skills
Programming Language
Data analysis & visualization
Programming Language
Agricultural sciences
Omics data analysis
Wet-lab skills
Experience
- Worked with extensive bioinformatics analysis
- Genome assembly
- R package development
- Wet-lab activities: PCR, Sanger sequence, RT-q PCR, DNA and RNA extraction
- Prepared and conducted greenhouse-based experiments
- Supervised undergraduate students
- Teaching assistant
- Performed guest lectures about data analysis and bioinformaticcs
- Presented seminars in scientific conferences
- Manuscript & proposal preparation
- Development of successful USDA grand ($500,000.00)
- Development of plant phenotyping image analysis system
- Multiple successful peer reviews papers
- Conducted field research with a focus on weed management in perennial crops
- Assisted in extensive research involving the use of radiolabeled herbicides in weed species to study herbicide absorption and translocation
- Undertaken dose-response experiments on greenhouse and field trials
- Experimental design & Data analysis
- Teaching assistant
- Evaluation and assessment of agriculture land value
- Development of tools for land evaluation
- Spatial analysis and map development
- Conducted field research with a focus on weed management in agronomic crops
- Collaborated with extension farm advisors to conduct field experiments
- Mentored and helped undergraduate research projects
- Greenhouse and laboratory experience
- Spatial data analysis
- Image analysis
- Experimental design & Data analysis
Projects
Recent & Upcoming Talks
Recent Publications
Contact
- lucask3 at illinois dot edu
- 1201 W Gregory Dr., Urbana, IL 61801
- 3rd Floor, Lab 320