WSCSE-2026

Armando Villa-Ignacio is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Colorado State University. His dissertation research investigates the ecological and horticultural dynamics of rooftop agrivoltaic systems, with a focus on fruit crop production in urban settings. By studying how specialty crops respond to the interplay of solar infrastructure, microclimate, and resource constraints, his work aims to advance sustainable urban agriculture while contributing to renewable energy integration. Beyond his academic research, Armando is committed to science communication and public engagement, helping connect the future of food systems to innovative approaches in plant and environmental sciences.