Teng Yang

Teng Yang, is a teaching assistant professor in controlled environment agriculture. With a focus on aquaponics and hydroponics, Yang's teaching and research revolve around sustainable cultivation practices in controlled environments. She is dedicated to developing innovative coursework that integrates into the urban food systems and horticulture curricula.

Before joining K-State Olathe, Yang was a teaching assistant, guest instructor and post-doctoral researcher in the College of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University for nearly three years. She taught courses on greenhouse environment control, greenhouse vegetable production, greenhouse annual production, plant propagation and horticulture introduction. Yang also facilitated lab sessions for students, demonstrating her commitment to hands-on learning experiences. Furthermore, she contributed her expertise as an instructor for the Unite Nationwide Summer Program and K-12 Summer Program, and as a guest instructor for the undergraduate Horticulture Club.

Ph.D. in Horticultural Science, Purdue University, 2019
M.S. in Silviculture, Beijing Forestry University, 2014
B.S. in Forestry, Central South University of Forestry & Technology, 2011