Tennessee State University

future students
Tennessee State University is a world-class university known for academic excellence, incredible students, inspiring faculty, exceptional value and an amazing campus and community. We invite you to learn more about TSU and our academic programs, admissions process, tuition and financial aid, campus visits, student housing and more.
current students
Tennessee State University is dedicated to helping students develop the skills needed for the real world. Our vibrant campus life, leadership opportunities, rigorous academic programs, access to scholarships and student services are just a few of the student services we offer. We are preparing career-ready professionals today for knowledge-based jobs tomorrow. The Tiger legacy continues with you.
parents & families
TSU loves parents! And we encourage you to stay involved with your Tennessee State University student. We strive to make the transition to college and beyond flow as smoothly as possible for everyone. We'll keep you up-to-date on campus happenings through a monthly eNewsletter, a helpful Parent Guide and through many other programs and events. We're here to help you and your student make the most out of your TSU experience.
alumni
At Tennessee State University, our blood runs blue! We enjoy connecting, socializing and sharing news about the great things our alumni are doing across the globe. From our annual Homecoming celebration to donor events and volunteer activities, TSU alumni always find time to celebrate what it means to be a Big Blue Tiger. We welcome you back to campus anytime to rekindle your most memorable experiences.
visitors
Welcome to Tennessee State University, located in the heart of Nashville, one of the nation's most progressive cities! Whether you are here for your first visit, planning a campus tour or returning after many years away, TSU welcomes you to enjoy our facilities, hospitality and our unique history and contributions.
faculty & staff
Tennessee State University is proud to have 1,200 distinguished administrators, faculty and staff members as part of our team. With outstanding reputations for teaching, research and service, these professionals make valuable contributions to our community of scholars and ensure that TSU is a thriving public institution of higher learning.

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Lab Members

Principal Investigator

Matthew Blair, Ph. D
Research Professor
Email

Post Doctoral Researchers

Current

Aron Felts, Ph.D

Post-Doctoral Researcher

Svitlana Lymanska, Ph.D

Post-Doctoral Researcher

Past

Dr. Li

Hui Li Ph.D
Post Doctoral Research Associate

Lucas Mackasmiel, Ph.D

Post Doctoral Research Associate

Associates

Emily Jacobson

Lab Technician

JoAnne Shannon
Special Advisee to Dr.Blair

Ph.D Students

Current Students

Joshua Relyea 2026

Graduate Research Assistant

Past Students

	Daniel Demessie
	Ethan Denson Graduate Research Assistant
	Max Miller Graduate Research Assistant Email
	Yahaya Damba Graduate Research Assistant
	Xingbo Wu

M.S. Students

Current Students

Laxmi Prasad Joshi

M.S. Student

Graduate Research Assistant

Graduate Research Assistant

Mst Sumayea Khan

Graduate Research Assistant

Past Students

	Lahari Nekkalapudi Graduate Research Assistant
	Milan Winrow Graduate Research Assistant
	Sharla Scantling Graduate Research Assistant
	Maia Payne Graduate Research Assistant
	Micah Davis Graduate Research Assistant
	David Hickok Graduate Research Assistant
	David White Graduate Research Assistant
	Eleonora Troyonovskaya Graduate Research Assistant
	Ranjita Thapa Graduate Research Assistant
	Faridul Islam Graduate Research Assistant
	Devendra Bhandari Graduate Research Assistant

Undergraduate Students

Christian White

B.S. Student

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Past

	Bronwen Swann Email
	Mustapha Olawuni Email
	Nadiya El-Tigani
	Tamia Ramey Email
	Zaira Adams Email

Visiting Scholars

	Chafika Houasli, Ph.D Borlaug Fellowship, USDA-FAS
	Changyou Liu, Ph.D HAAS
	Geoffrey Muria, Ph.D Borlaug Fellowship, USDA-FAS
	Junfeng Wang, Ph.D SAAS
	Naransa Limpot Borlaug Fellowship, USDA-FAS
	Nadiyu, Ph.D
	K.B. Reddy, Ph.D ANGRAU
	Ren Feng Xue, Ph.D Chinese Academy of Agriculture, Beijing, China
	Wu Jing, Ph.D Chinese Academy of Agriculture, Beijing, China