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    Agricultural Education and Communication

    Agricultural Education and Communication

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    Jaehyun Ahn

    Assistant Professor

    Office 117B Bryant Space Science Center
    PO Box 112060
    Gainesville, FL 32611
    352-273-2569
    jaehyunahn@ufl.edu 

    • Education
    • Education
      • Ph.D. Agricultural Leadership Education, and Communications, Texas A&M University, 2021
      • Ph.D. Health Services Research, Texas A&M University, 2016
      • M.A.B. Master of Agribusiness, Texas A&M University, 2012
      • B.A. Business, Dongseo University, South Korea, 2007
    • Research Areas
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      • Agricultural innovation and diffusion
      • Artificial intelligence and machine learning in agriculture
      • Food and agricultural defense/security
      • Food security and agricultural challenges
      • Science communication and extension
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      • American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE)
      • Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE)
      • International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics (ISSI) 

    Dr. Jaehyun Ahn (Jae) is an assistant professor of artificial intelligence extension at UF/IFAS—AEC. He previously served as a research scientist at Texas A&M AgriLife Research. With a background in agricultural education, economics, and public health, Ahn has led transdisciplinary collaborations with organizations like USAID, USDA, DHS, and TAMIDS. His work facilitates the exchange of innovative methodologies among academics, practitioners, and policymakers. In 2023, Ahn secured two grants totaling $815,000 as a co-principal investigator.

    At AEC, Ahn is deeply committed to driving impactful AI-driven solutions in agriculture. His dedication and passion are evident in his efforts to secure research funding and lead collaborative projects that address critical food security and sustainability challenges of Florida and the Nation.

    Awards & Honors

    • Dean's one-time merit award, Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2022
    • 1st Runner-up Poster Presentation - Professional Division (AIAEE), 2019
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    305 Rolfs Hall, PO Box 110540, Gainesville, FL 32611-0540
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