Dr. Lamino’s research program is interdisciplinary and examines leadership development, communication practices, and information exchange within agricultural, extension, and educational contexts. His scholarship explores how communication and leadership influence learning, decision-making, and program effectiveness across formal and non-formal agricultural systems. His work is conducted in the United States, Central America, and South America and employs qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches. He prioritizes collaborative research and dissemination through peer-reviewed journals and professional conferences.
Dr. Lamino teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in intercultural communication and global leadership. His teaching emphasizes applied leadership skills, critical thinking, and effective communication in global and agricultural contexts. He incorporates project-based learning, virtual exchange activities, and scholarship of teaching and learning into his courses to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
AWARDS & HONORS:
(2025). Jack Everly Journal Award. North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA).
Saving and internal lending communities: A case study of an agricultural community in Guatemala. Outstanding Oral Presentation, awarded by the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, 2023.
The challenges, opportunities, and future of agricultural extension: A multiple case study of Guatemala, Honduras, Taiwan, and Kenya. Distinguished Oral Presentation, awarded by the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, 2023.
Closing the gap between coffee producers and consumers in Latin America: How much more are consumers willing to pay? Distinguished Oral Presentation, awarded by the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, 2023.
College students' attitudes towards undocumented migration: A comparison of agricultural & non-agricultural majors. Outstanding Poster Presentation, awarded by the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, 2023.
Needs assessment of non-hazardous organic and inorganic waste management in the Association of North Coast Communities, Ecuador. Outstanding Poster Presentation, awarded by the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, 2023.
Agricultural Education and Youth Migration: A Comparison of El Salvador, Honduras, and Ecuador. Outstanding Research Paper, awarded by the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, 2022.