Amy Ganguli
Dr. Ganguli is dedicated to building strong partnerships among academics, citizens, and local organizations to support collaborative, solutions-oriented work. She brings people together – including livestock producers, veterinarians, Extension partners, and state and federal agencies – to ensure that projects and tools are practical, relevant, and responsive to real-world needs.
Before joining the university, Dr. Ganguli served as a Program Lead at the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, where she provided scientific expertise, leadership, and strategic communication to advance research, Extension, and education in sustainable agriculture. She developed, implemented, refined, and led competitive funding programs and federal interagency efforts supporting U.S. agriculture, while providing science leadership in bioenergy, natural resources, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience.
Dr. Ganguli leads a stakeholder-engaged research program focused on the health and sustainability of rangeland ecosystems. Her expertise includes:
• Restoration Ecology: Developing post-wildfire restoration strategies and evaluating the success of conservation practices.
• Fire Ecology: Investigating fire behavior and utilizing prescribed fire as a tool for integrated weed management.
• Climate & Drought Resilience: Researching adaptation strategies for agroecosystems facing climate variability and dwindling water resources.
• Ecosystem Services: Assessing how land management and conservation practices impact soil health and biodiversity.
• Invasive Species Management: Studying the ecological impacts and management of invasive plants like saltcedar, Kentucky bluegrass, and encroaching woody species.
In her academic role, Dr. Ganguli is dedicated to creating inclusive, student-centered learning environments that encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and applied problem-solving. She incorporates tools such as Google Earth and mobile applications to enhance spatial literacy, systems thinking, and hands-on learning. Her priority is to help students develop the skills, confidence, and perspective needed for both professional success and meaningful contributions to their communities.
Degrees
- Ph.D. in Range Ecology, 2005, Oklahoma State University
- M.S. in Range Science, 1999, Texas Tech University
- B.S. in Wildlife Biology and Management, 1997, University of Rhode Island