Profile TabsProfileDr. Imed DamiProfessor - Viticulture60% Research | 40% Extensiondami.1@osu.edu(330) 263-3882Office: 208 Williams HallWooster CampusProfessional InformationDegrees & Credentials: PhD (1997)MS (1992)Interests & Expertise: ViticultureBiography: Dr. Dami has a strong research background in stress physiology, particularly the negative impact of cold temperatures on grapes. The focus of his research program is also improving vineyard efficiency with the goal of improving wine quality. Dr. Dami also addresses extension needs of the industry by educating grape producers and delivering research-based information. He currently helps run Buckeye Appellation (Viticulture + Enology), the Ohio Grape & Wine Conference, and annual workshops. You can learn a bit more about me by clicking on the questions below: What got you interested in this field? Love fruits including grapes and plant stress physiology. Exciting current research Role of ABA and sugars on cold hardiness of grapes. Rough career path that brought you to OSU Dr. Dami received his advanced education at Colorado State University and worked two years as a Viticulture Extension Associate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. In 1999, he became the state viticulture specialist at Southern Illinois University where he provided program leadership associated with a very rapidly growing grape and wine industry. Dr. Dami joined the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science at The Ohio State University, in September 2003, as an Assistant Professor with research and extension responsibilities in viticulture and has since advanced as a Professor providing leadership to effectively serve Ohio's rapidly growing wine industry. Industry international involvement None currently Favorite industry conference The Ohio Grape & Wine Conference because it provides an opportunity to interact with grape and wine producers in Ohio. Also, the Am Soc Enol and Vit conferences (nat’l and eastern) because the interactions with scientists from across the country and keep abreast with scientific discoveries in viticulture. What are you most excited about seeing happen in HCS this year Monthly social gathering and filling many faculty positions. What do you do in your free time Check back later to learn more! Want to know more? Check out the Buckeye Appellation (Viticulture + Enology) website! Works - Any -Journal articleBook/book chapterReportWorking paperPolicy briefPresentationData
