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Julia Kuzovkina

Professor of Horticulture, University of Connecticut

Professor of Horticulture, University of Connecticut Dr. Kuzovkina teaches courses related to ornamental and environmental horticulture. Her research focuses on development of new crops and phytoremediation, a process that uses various types of plants to remove, transfer, stabilize, and/or destroy contaminants in the soil and groundwater. Professional Positions & Education August 2017: Professor, Department of Plant Science, University of Connecticut August 2011: Associate Professor of Ornamental Horticulture, University of Connecticut August 2005: Assistant Professor of Ornamental Horticulture, University of Connecticut 1999 – 2003: Ohio State University, Ph.D. in Horticulture 1988 – 1990: Moscow State University, M.S. Botany 1985 – 1988: Moscow State University, B.S. Botany