Dr. Smeda’s research program encompasses the biology and management of problem weed species in agronomic and horticultural crops, the physiology and mechanisms of herbicide resistance, and the control of invasive species in non-crop and industrial vegetation management habitats. Throughout his graduate education program, Dr. Smeda has mentored more than 35 MS and PhD students and authored over 75 peer-reviewed publications and several book chapters. He has served as lead organizer for the NRCA Annual Conference weed control seminar since 2017, after first joining the program as a speaker in 2014. Dr. Smeda remains deeply committed to strengthening the vegetation management industry through research, education and collaboration to support the next generation of professionals.

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