Jose is an Agronomist with a B.Sc. and Licentiateship from University of Costa Rica, with an emphasis on plant pathology, IPM, organic farming, biological control, and business management.
He's a Research Technician and Lab Manager at Dr. Gleason's Lab in Iowa State University, and his main role is to oversee the progress of the project's goals and objectives.
He likes to be out in the field, and learn from both academia and farmers. He's interested in projects focused on improving sustainable farming systems and IPM.