Ashley Paling is a Research Associate for the Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre (HESIC). She is responsible for supporting research projects carried out in the Niagara College Teaching Greenhouse, and occasionally assists with projects in the Cannabis Indoor Cultivation Research Labs (CannaBunker). Ashley first joined HESIC as a student Research Assistant in 2021. Before switching into the horticulture industry, Ashley studied and completed … Continue reading Ashley Paling »
Adam Jukosky is a Research Associate for the Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre (HESIC), specializing in cannabis projects. He supports research initiatives at the Cannabis Indoor Cultivation Research Lab (CannaBunker) and helps design and implement various research trials. He also contributes to projects within the Niagara College Teaching Greenhouse. Adam began his journey at HESIC as a Research Assistant while completing his postgraduate … Continue reading Adam Jukosky »
Scott Golem is the research lead for the Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre (HESIC). He leads and supports the success of applied research projects mainly for the Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN), a Niagara College-led initiative that brings together research institutions and greenhouse and technology businesses to accelerate the development, commercialization, and adoption of new technologies. Research projects focus on validating novel products and/or technology … Continue reading Scott Golem »
Olga Safonova is the Research Laboratory Technologist of the Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre (HESIC). In her role, she manages the daily activities related to on-going trials, assists with experimental design, and collects data. She also looks after the cannabis growing facilities and greenhouse horticulture laboratory. For the past 13 years, Olga has been working in horticulture in various roles from Propagation Technician, Lead … Continue reading Olga Safonova »
Christine George is the research lead for the Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre (HESIC). She leads and supports the success of applied research projects mainly for the Greenhouse Technology Network, a Niagara College-led initiative that brings together research institutions and greenhouse and technology businesses to accelerate the development, commercialization and adoption of new technologies. Research projects focus on validating novel products and/or technology through … Continue reading Christine George »
Sebastien Jacob is a professor in the Horticulture, Greenhouse and Commercial Cannabis programs at Niagara College’s School of Environment and Horticulture Studies. He joined the College in August 2018 after 15 years of practical experience in the greenhouse horticulture industry, which included advising, training and teaching growers and their staff – throughout North, Central and South America – the art of implementing and maintaining a … Continue reading Sebastien Jacob »
