Komal Naga Sumanth Reddy Kasu

Graduate student in Plant & Soil Science with direct experience managing cotton germination trials, soil analysis, and sustainable cropping systems. Proven ability to design and execute field experiments, interpret results using ANOVA and R, and communicate findings in academic and client settings. Led a 15-acre sustainable farm project and supported agri-tech product demonstrations at national expos.

Aquaponics System: Managed 1000-liter tank for cilantro and spinach. Sustainable Farming (15 acres): Mixed crops, organic inputs, legume cover crops. Lemon Grading Machine: Designed low-cost sorter for local markets.

Experimental Design, Germination Studies, ANOVA, Spectrophotometer, Refractometer, Soil Kits, GIS/GPS, Microsoft Office, R, GIS (Trimble, EOS), English, Telugu, Hindi, Adaptable, Time Management, Team Collaboration

Graduate Research Assistant, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX (Jan 2025 – Present)
Conducting research on cotton germination and seedling establishment in thermally limited regions using two genotypes (Phy 205 and Phy 332). The study involves soil types from Kansas and Texas to evaluate emergence and temperature response. Responsible for designing experiments, monitoring plant development, and analyzing genotype–environment interactions to support improved crop establishment in challenging climates.