Meet our student ambassadors, who support AASIO’s student community through outreach, communication, and shared resources.
Akashdeep Singh
Penn State University | Website and Newsletter
Akashdeep is a PhD student and graduate research assistant in Weed Science at Penn State University. He earned his master’s degree in Weed Science from Auburn University and his bachelor’s degree from Punjab Agricultural University. His research explores site-specific, sustainable weed management using artificial intelligence and other advanced techniques. He helps manage AASIO’s website and newsletter and connects students with resources through the association.
Charchit Bansal
University of Wisconsin–Madison | Website and Instagram
Charchit is a PhD student and graduate research assistant at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He earned his master’s degree in Plant Sciences from the University of Missouri–Columbia and his bachelor’s degree from Punjab Agricultural University. His research examines groundwater nitrate levels in Wisconsin’s Central Sands and how to account for nitrate in nitrogen recommendations. He helps manage AASIO’s website and Instagram page and supports student outreach.
Vindya Sabbineni
Sorghum Physiology Research | LinkedIn and Discussion Board
Vindya’s research focuses on the physiological responses of sorghum to changing climatic conditions. Originally from Andhra Pradesh, India, she holds a degree in Horticulture from Dr. YSR Horticultural University and a master’s degree in Agrometeorology from VNMKV, Maharashtra. As an AASIO student ambassador, she manages LinkedIn and the AASIO discussion board.