Simon Pearson

Professor of Agri-Food Technology at the University of Lincoln, interested in all things digital and agri-robotics.

Research interests include;
A diverse range of agri technology applications including robotic systems, automation, energy control and management, food safety systems, novel crop development;
The environmental physiology of fresh produce and ornamental crops, including impacts on crop quality and development;
The post harvest physiology of vegetables, fruits and cut flowers, including the use of modified atmosphere packaging;
The effects of light manipulation on crop growth and development, including the development and application of greenhouse spectral filters and LED lighting systems;
The development of on farm decision support systems from remote sensing information;
The development of pre and post farm gate supply and demand forecasting systems.