Turfgrass Science Faculty
Faculty
- Professor of Plant and Soil Sciences,
- (Division of Science, Penn State Berks Campus).
- Courtesy Professor of Turfgrass Science,
- (Dept. Plant Science, Penn State University Park).
maf100@psu.edu
610-396-6330
- Professor of Turfgrass Science
- Associate Head of the Department of Plant Science
- Director of the Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program
kaminski@psu.edu
814-865-3007
Areas of Expertise
- Turfgrass Science
- Turfgrass Management
- Agronomy
- Golf Course Management
- Turfgrass pathology
- plant pathology
- Weed management
- Professor of Turfgrass Science
- Director of Graduate Studies in Agronomy
pjl1@psu.edu
814-863-1017
Areas of Expertise
- Turfgrass disease and weed management
- Turfgrass nutrient management
- Soil fertility and fertilizers
- Irrigation water quality
- Composts as soil amendments
- Evaluation of turfgrass species and cultivars
- Management and selection of grasses for non-mowed/naturalized areas
- Associate Professor of Turfgrass Science
bam53@psu.edu
814-865-1138
Areas of Expertise
- Turfgrass Entomology
- Biological Control
- Insect Ecology
- Program Coordinator, Turfgrass Science Major
- Professor of Soil Science
- Director, Center for Sports Surface Research
amcnitt@psu.edu
814-863-1368
Areas of Expertise
- Turfgrass Soil Physical Properties
- Playing surface characterization and safety
- Athletic Field and Golf Course Drainage
- Athletic Field and Golf Course Construction and Maintenance
- Associate Professor of Turfgrass Nutrition/Soil Fertility
mjs38@psu.edu
814-863-1015
Areas of Expertise
- Turfgrass Nutrition
- Soil Chemistry
- Nutrient Management
- Fertilizer / Amendment Evaluation
- Water Quality
- Data Analysis