Celebrating Dr. Elsebeth Kolmos’s Six Years of Exceptional Service
We are delighted to recognize Dr. Elsebeth Kolmos, a senior scientist at the Center for Lighting Enabled Systems & Applications (LESA) Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and GLASE Principal Investigator, for her outstanding contributions over the past six years. Dr. Kolmos joined the LESA team in 2019, bringing her extensive expertise in plant research related to horticultural lighting, including LEDs.
Dr. Kolmos’s academic journey began with a PhD in genetics from the University of Cologne in Germany, followed by postdoctoral studies with Dr. Steve Kay at the University of Southern California. Her background in molecular genetics of the circadian clock in plants and plant abiotic stress responses has been instrumental in advancing the LESA Center and GLASE consortium’s research initiatives.
Dr. Kolmos’s dedication has been pivotal in achieving the research milestones associated with our founding NYSERDA-sponsored project to transform lighting and systems management in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). Alongside the team at RPI, Dr. Kolmos made significant contributions to the development of high-efficiency dynamic LED systems, focusing on improving light extraction efficiency. They also worked on optimizing spectral combinations for various crops to ensure optimal growth conditions. Additionally, they were instrumental in the design and testing of advanced models for plant sensing and control systems.
As Dr. Kolmos transitions from her role at RPI, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for her service and commitment to advancing horticultural lighting research. Thank you, Dr. Kolmos, for your achievements and dedication. We look forward to your continued success and contributions to the CEA industry in the future.
