Singh named Associate Dean for Research at Iowa State

By Andi Anderson

Asheesh "Danny" Singh has been appointed Associate Dean for Research and Discovery at Iowa State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), effective January 1, 2025. Singh, a pioneer in soybean breeding and cyber-agricultural systems, brings extensive expertise to this prestigious role.

Since joining Iowa State in 2013, Singh has served as a professor of agronomy and co-director of the Iowa Soybean Research Center. His work has earned him global recognition in crop breeding and artificial intelligence for agriculture.

Singh’s leadership will guide CALS’ research initiatives, focusing on impactful solutions, resource optimization, and graduate program excellence.

Under his direction, Singh aims to collaborate with faculty and department chairs to amplify research resources, expand the scope of projects, and enhance innovation across the college.

“We are fortunate to have researchers recognized locally and globally,” Singh said. “I look forward to supporting their continued excellence and service to stakeholders.”

Dean Daniel J. Robison commended Singh’s appointment, emphasizing his exceptional achievements and dedication. “He brings outstanding skills as a scientist and collaborator. Asheesh will help advance our research enterprise with excellence,” Robison said.

Singh’s credentials include a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from India, a master’s from the University of Saskatchewan, and a doctorate from the University of Guelph. As a leader on over 70 competitive research grants, Singh has secured $100 million in awards and contributed to the development of more than 70 wheat and soybean cultivars.

Among his accolades, Singh holds the G.F. Sprague Chair, is a Fellow of the Crop Science Society of America, and leads the award-winning Soynomics research group. His teaching excellence and groundbreaking work have solidified his reputation as a leader in agricultural innovation.

This new role positions Singh to shape the future of agricultural research at Iowa State University, fostering innovation and supporting global advancements in crop sciences.

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