Our People


Dandurand, Louise-Marie
Research Associate Professor
Nematology: Globodera pallida biology, population genetics and control

Duellman, Kasia
Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist — Seed Potato
Kasia’s research focuses on seed potato production, with the overall goal of improving quality. Specific emphasis is on pathogens important to seed potato production and seed health and seed-related aspects of commercial potato production.



Hutchinson, Pamela J.S.
Associate Professor & Extension Specialist — Potato Cropping Systems Weed Scientist



Liang, Xi
Associate Professor — Cropping Systems Agronomy
Xi Liang is leading a Cropping Systems Agronomy program with focuses on crop physiology in response to abiotic and biotic stresses, irrigation management and alternative crop agronomy (e.g., cover crops and quinoa).





Wenninger, Erik
Professor & Extension Specialist, Integrated Pest Management Coordinator


Support Staff
- Research Support Scientist (Olsen) | 208-423-4691 | Fax: 208-423-6699 | tbrandt@uidaho.edu
- Research Associate (Olsen) | 208-423-6622 | Fax: 208-423-6602 | frazier@uidaho.edu
Postdoctoral Fellow (Rashed) | mrashidi@uidaho.edu
- Extension Support Scientist 2 (Olsen) | 208-423-6626 | Fax: 208-423-6699 | lwoodell@uidaho.edu