Abbreviated Curriculum Vitae
Arend-Jan (A.J.) Both

Associate Extension Specialist
Bioresource Engineering
Department of Environmental Sciences
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
20 Ag Extension Way
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8500
Phone: (732) 932-9534
Fax: (732) 932-7931
E-mail: both@aesop.rutgers.edu

 

EDUCATION

Ph.D.   January 1995
             Cornell University

             Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering.
             Major: Structures and their Environment 

             Minors: Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture, and Meteorology

M.S.     November 1988
             Agricultural University in Wageningen, the Netherlands. 

             Department of Agricultural Engineering and Physics

             Major: Structures and their Environment
             Minors: Computer Science and  Business Management

B.S.      May 1986
             Agricultural University in Wageningen, the Netherlands. 

             Field: Agricultural Engineering.

RESEARCH FOCUS

  • Controlled Environment Agriculture, especially greenhouse environment control and the interaction of plants with the greenhouse environment.
  • Supplemental lighting for greenhouse crop production.
  • (Renewable) Energy.
  • Systems approach (i.e., integration of the various components) to controlled environment plant production.

PUBLICATIONS

Theses

Both, A.J. 1995. Dynamic simulation of supplemental lighting for greenhouse hydroponic lettuce production. Ph.D. Dissertation. Cornell University Libraries, Ithaca, NY 14853. 172 pp. Abstract

Both, A.J. 1988. Modelvorming en computersimulatie van natuurlijke ventilatie in varkensstallen  (Computer simulation of natural ventilation in pig barns). In Dutch. M.S. Thesis, Department of Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural University Wageningen, the Netherlands. 198 pp.

Refereed Publications

Both, A.J., E. Reiss, J.F. Sudal, K.E. Holmstrom, C.A. Wyenandt, W.L. Kline, and S.A. Garrison. 2007. Evaluation of a manual energy curtain for tomato production in high tunnels. HortTechnology 17(4):467-472.

Reiss, E., D.R. Mears, T.O. Manning, G.J. Wulster, and A.J. Both. 2007. Numerical modeling of greenhouse floor heating. Transactions of the ASABE 50(1):275-284.

Lefsrud, M., D. Kopsell, R. Augé, and A.J. Both. 2006. Biomass production and pigment accumulation in kale grown under increasing photoperiods. HortScience 41(3):603-606.

Fleisher, D.H., L.S. Logendra, C. Moraru, A.J. Both, J. Cavazzoni, T. Gianfagna, T.C. Lee, and H. Janes. 2006. Effect of temperature perturbations on tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) quality and production scheduling. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology 81(1):125-131.

Mathieu, J., R. Linker, L. Levine, L. Albright, A.J. Both, R. Spanswick, R. Wheeler, E. Wheeler, D. deVilliers, R. Langhans. 2006. Evaluation of the NiCoLet model for simulation of short-term hydroponic lettuce growth and nitrate uptake. Biosystems Engineering 95(3):323-337.

Goudarzi, S., A.J. Both, J. Cavazzoni, and A. Kusnecov. 2005. Dynamic modeling of crew performance for long-duration space missions. Journal of Human Performance in Extreme Environments 8(1-2):1-9.

Goudarzi, S. and A.J. Both. 2005. Accounting for performance decrements in crew time calculations for space missions. SAE 2004 Transactions Journal of Aerospace, pp. 630-634.

Both, A.J., E. Reiss, D.R. Mears, and W. Fang. 2005. Designing environmental control for greenhouses: Orchid production as example. Acta Horticulturae 691(2):807-813.

Reiss, E., A.J. Both, S. Garrison, W. Kline, and J. Sudal. 2004. Season extension for tomato production using high tunnels. Acta Horticulturae 659:153-160.

Kang, S. and A.J. Both. 2002. A management information system for food nutritional analysis and biomass production in an advanced life support system. Journal of Life Support and Biosphere Science 8(3/4):191-197. NJAES Paper No. D-70501-03-02.

Mears, D.R. and A.J. Both. 2002. A positive pressure ventilation system with insect screening for tropical and subtropical greenhouse facilities. Acta Horticulturae 578:125-132. NJAES Paper No. P-03130-06-01.

Goudarzi, S., J. Cavazzoni, and A.J. Both. 2002. Dynamic modeling of crew performance for long duration space missions. Presented at the 32nd International Conference on Environmental Systems, July 15-18, San Antonio, Texas. SAE Technical Paper No. 02ICES-196. NJAES Paper No. H-70501-01-02.

Both, A.J., D.E. Ciolkosz, and L.D. Albright. 2002. Evaluation of light uniformity underneath supplemental lighting systems. Acta Horticulturae 580:183-190.

Kang, S., K.C. Ting, and A.J. Both. 2001. Systems studies and modeling of advanced life support systems. Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering 2(2):41-49. NJAES Paper No. P-70501-17-01.

Ciolkosz, D.E., A.J. Both, and L.D. Albright. 2001. Selection and placement of greenhouse luminaires for uniformity. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 17(6):875-882.

Albright, L.D., A.J. Both, and A.J. Chiu. 2000. Controlling greenhouse light to a consistent daily  integral. Transactions of the ASAE 43(2):421-431. 

Albright, L.D., A.J. Both, R.W. Langhans, and E.F. Wheeler. 1999. Dimensionless growth curves as a  simple approach to predict the vegetative growth of lettuce. Acta Horticulturae 507: 293-300.

Both, A.J., L.D. Albright, S.S. Scholl, and R.W. Langhans. 1999. Maintaining constant root environments in floating hydroponics to study root-shoot relationships. Acta Horticulturae 507:215-221.

Ciolkosz, D.E., L.D. Albright, and A.J. Both. 1998. Characterizing evapotranspiration in a greenhouse  lettuce crop. Acta Horticulturae 456:255-261.

Thompson, H.C., R.W. Langhans, A.J. Both, and L.D. Albright. 1998. Shoot and root temperature effects on growth of lettuce, Lactuca sativa, in a floating hydroponic system. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 123(3):361-364.

Both, A.J., L.D. Albright, and R.W. Langhans. 1998. Coordinated management of daily PAR integral  and carbon dioxide for hydroponic lettuce production. Acta Horticulturae 456:45-51.

Both, A.J., L.D. Albright, R.W. Langhans, B.G. Vinzant, and P.N. Walker. 1997. Electric energy consumption and PPFi output of nine 400 watt high pressure sodium luminaires and a greenhouse application of the results. Acta Horticulturae 418:195-202.

Both, A.J., L.D. Albright, R.W. Langhans, R.A. Reiser, and B.G. Vinzant. 1997. Hydroponic lettuce  production influenced by integrated supplemental light levels in a controlled environment  agriculture facility: experimental results. Acta Horticulturae 418:45-51.

Both, A.J., L.D. Albright, C.A. Chou, and R.W. Langhans. 1997. A microwave powered light source  for plant irradiation. Acta Horticulturae 418:189-194.

Both, A.J., A.R. Leed, E. Goto, L.D. Albright, and R.W. Langhans. 1996. Greenhouse spinach production in a NFT system. Acta Horticulturae 440:187-192.

Goto, E., A.J. Both, L.D. Albright, R.W. Langhans, and A.R. Leed. 1996. Effect of dissolved oxygen concentration on lettuce growth in floating hydroponics.  Acta Horticulturae 440:205-210.

 

Book Chapters

Both, A.J. and D.R. Mears. 2008. Building and maintaining greenhouses for energy savings. In ‘Horticulture: Principles and Practices’, 4th ed. by G. Acquaah; included in Chapter 12 ‘Controlled-Environment Horticulture’. Prentice Hall, Inc. Upper Saddle River, NJ. pp. 406-417.

Both, A. J. 2007. Controlled environment agriculture/Greenhouse production. In Encyclopedia of Agricultural, Food, and Biological Engineering; Heldman, D., Ed.; Taylor & Francis Group: New York. http://www.informaworld.com/10.1081/E-EAFE-120043033.

Fleisher, D.H., L.F. Rodriguez, A.J. Both, J. Cavazzoni, and K.C. Ting. 2006. Advanced life support systems in space. CIGR Handbook of Agricultural Engineering. Volume 6: Information Technology. pp. 339-354.

Fisher, P., A.J. Both, R. Heins, and A. Enfield. 2004. Lighting plugs and liners, Chapter 9. In ‘Lighting Up Profits, Understanding Greenhouse Lighting’, P. Fisher and E. Runkle, eds. Published by Meister Media Worldwide, Willoughby, OH. pp. 57-61.

Fisher, P. and A.J. Both. 2004. Photoperiod control through technology options and their costs. Chapter 8. In ‘Lighting Up Profits, Understanding Greenhouse Lighting’, P. Fisher and E. Runkle, eds. Published by Meister Media Worldwide, Willoughby, OH. pp. 51-56.

Both, A.J. 2004. Carbon dioxide enrichment in greenhouses. Chapter 7. In ‘Lighting Up Profits, Understanding Greenhouse Lighting’, P. Fisher and E. Runkle, eds. Published by Meister Media Worldwide, Willoughby, OH. pp. 47-50.

Fisher, P. and A.J. Both. 2004. Supplemental lighting technology and costs. Chapter 6. In ‘Lighting Up Profits, Understanding Greenhouse Lighting’, P. Fisher and E. Runkle, eds. Published by Meister Media Worldwide, Willoughby, OH. pp. 43-46.

Both, A.J. and J. Faust. 2004. Light transmission in greenhouse design and coverings. Chapter 4. In ‘Lighting Up Profits, Understanding Greenhouse Lighting’, P. Fisher and E. Runkle, eds. Published by Meister Media Worldwide, Willoughby, OH. pp. 33-38.

Non-refereed Publications

Fang, W., D. Mears, and A.J. Both. 2007. Story of air-inflated double-layer polyethylene greenhouse and its recent applications in Taiwan. International Seminar on Agricultural Structures and Agricultural Engineering (IS-ASAE). National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. December 8th-9th, 2007. 6 pp.

Both, A.J., D.R. Mears, T.O. Manning, E. Reiss, P.P. Ling. 2007. Evaluating energy savings strategies using heat pumps and energy storage for greenhouses. ASABE paper No. 07-4011. ASABE, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659, USA. 16 pp.

Reiss, E., A.J. Both, and D.R. Mears. 2005. Comparing greenhouse floor heating designs using CFD. ASAE paper No. 05-4136. ASAE, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659, USA. 19 pp.

Sager, J.C., J.H. Norikane, A.J. Both, and T.W. Tibbitts. 2005. Quality assurance for environment of plant growth facilities. ASAE paper No. 05-4137. ASAE, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659, USA. 11 pp.

Reiss, E., A.J. Both, and D.R. Mears. 2004. Greenhouse floor heating. ASAE paper No. 04-4040. ASAE, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659, USA. 13 pp.

Both, A.J. 2004. Rutgers high tunnel research. Proceedings of the 49th New Jersey Annual Vegetable Growers’ Association Meeting, Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, Atlantic City, NJ. pp. 83-90.

Both, A.J. 2004. Greenhouse environment control. Proceedings of the 49th New Jersey Annual Vegetable Growers’ Association Meeting, Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, Atlantic City, NJ. pp. 91-95.

Reiss, E., D.R. Mears, and A.J. Both. 2003. Greenhouse floor heating. ASAE paper No. 03-4039. ASAE, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659, USA. 14 pp.

Fleisher, D.H., A.J. Both, C. Moraru, L. Logendra, T. Gianfagna, T.C. Lee, H. Janes, and J. Cavazzoni. 2003. Manipulation of tomato fruit quality through temperature perturbations in controlled environments. ASAE paper No. 03-4102. ASAE, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659, USA. 9 pp.

Sase, S., E. Reiss, A.J. Both, and W.J. Roberts. 2002. A natural ventilation model for open-roof greenhouses. ASAE paper No. 02-4010. ASAE, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659, USA. NJAES Paper No. P-12232-04-02. 9 pp.

Hsiang H., S. Kang, A.J. Both, and K.C. Ting. 2001. Analysis tool for food processing and nutrition (FPN) subsystem in an advanced life support system (ALSS). ASAE paper No. 01-3020. ASAE, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659, USA. NJAES Paper No. P-70501-12-01. 16 pp.

Kang, S. and A.J. Both. 2001. A management information system for food nutritional analysis and biomass production in an advanced life support system. ASAE paper No. 01-3021. ASAE, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659, USA. NJAES Paper No. P-70501-11-01. 10 pp.

Reiss, E., W.J. Roberts, and A.J. Both. 2001. Design and construction of an open-roof greenhouse with heated ebb and flood floor irrigation system. Presented at the CSAE/SCGR-NABEC Meeting in Guelph, Ontario, July 8-11, 2001. NABEC Paper No. 01-916. NJAES Paper No. P-03232-14-01. 13 pp.

Both, A.J., E. Reiss, D.R. Mears, and W.J. Roberts. 2001. Open-roof greenhouse design with heated ebb and flood floor. ASAE paper No. 01-4058. ASAE, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659, USA. NJAES Paper No. P-03232-15-01. 13 pp.

Kang, S., K.C. Ting, and A.J. Both. 2000. Systems studies and modeling of advanced life support

      system. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Agricultural Machinery Engineering (ICAME 2000). November 13-16, Seoul, Korea. pp. 623-631. NJAES Paper No. P-70501-13-00.

Mears, D.R. and A.J. Both. 2000. Insect exclusion from greenhouses. Proceedings of the 15th

      Workshop on Agricultural Structures and ACESYS (Automation, Culture, Environment, and

      Systems) IV Conference. December 4-5, Tsukuba, Japan. pp. 18-26. NJAES Paper No. P-03130-23-00.

Kang, S., Y. Ozaki, K.C. Ting, and A.J. Both. 2000. Automation for biomass production within advanced life support systems. Second IFAC/CIGR International Workshop on Bio-robotics, Information Technology, and Intelligent Control for Bioproduction Systems. November 25-26, 2000. Osaka, Japan. pp. 275-280. NJAES Paper No. P-70501-14-00.

Kang, S., Y. Ozaki, K.C. Ting, and A.J. Both. 2000. Identification of appropriate level of automation for biomass production systems within an advanced life support system. ASAE paper No. 003075. ASAE, 2950 Niles Road, St.Joseph, MI 49085-9659, USA. 12 pp.

Both, A.J. 2000. Some thoughts on supplemental lighting for greenhouse crop production. Presentation at the Environmental Control and Design of Greenhouse Systems Short Course, January 10-11, 2000.  Cook College, Rutgers University. NJAES Research Paper No. P-03130-35-99. 10 pp.

Both, A.J., L.D. Albright, and R.W. Langhans. 1999. Design of a demonstration greenhouse operation for commercial hydroponic lettuce production. ASAE paper No. 994123. ASAE, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659, USA. 12 pp.

Both, A.J., S.S. Scholl, L.D. Albright, and R.W. Langhans. 1998. Comparing continuous lettuce production in nutrient film technique and floating hydroponics. Proceedings of the 15th International Lettuce Conference and Leafy Vegetable Crops Workshop. September 23-26, 1998. Atlantic City, NJ. pp. 16-17.

Both, A.J. 1994. HID lighting in horticulture: a short review. Presented at the Greenhouse Systems, Automation, Culture and Environment Conference, July 20-22. New Brunswick, NJ. Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service, Publication No. 72. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell University, Riley-Robb Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853. pp. 208-222.

Both, A.J. 1994. Luminaire layout: design and implementation (short report). Proceedings of the International Lighting for Plants in Controlled Environments Workshop. University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI. March 27-30, 1994. NASA Conference Publication CP-3309. pp. 299-301.

Albright, L.D. and A.J. Both. 1994. Comparison of luminaires: efficacies and system design. Proceedings of the International Lighting for Plants in Controlled Environments Workshop. University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI. March 27-30, 1994. NASA Conference Publication CP-3309. pp. 281-297.

Both, A.J., L.D. Albright, R.W. Langhans, B.G. Vinzant, and P.N. Walker. 1992. Research on energy consumption of HID lighting. Proceedings of the 4th National CAEP Agricultural Demand-Side Management Conference. Syracuse, NY. October 20-22. Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service, Publication No. 65. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell University, Riley-Robb Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853. pp. 125-134. 

Albright, L.D. and A.J. Both. 1990. Screening materials for thrips exclusion in greenhouses. Proceedings of the fifty-second annual New York State Pest Management Conference. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA. November 12-15. 7 pp.

Ooster, A. van 't and A.J. Both. 1988. Towards a better understanding of relations between building design and natural ventilation in livestock buildings. Proceedings of the 3rd International Livestock Environment  Symposium, April 25-27, Toronto, Canada. American Society of Agricultural Engineers, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659, USA. pp. 8-21.

Magazine Articles

Both, A.J.. 2008. Maintain ventilation equipment before warm weather starts.

     Greenhouse Management and Production (GMPro). April issue. pp. 21-24.

Both, A.J. and E. Reiss. 2007. Consider design with a new floor heating system.

     Greenhouse Management and Production (GMPro). December issue. pp. 35-37.

Both, A.J. 2007. Greenhouse cooling basics. American Nurseryman. September 15 issue. pp. 20-24.

Both, A.J. 2007. Maintain temperatures with evaporative cooling.

     Greenhouse Management and Production (GMPro). April issue. pp. 39-42.

Both, A.J. 2006. Airflow options affect crop growth.

     Greenhouse Management and Production (GMPro). May issue. pp. 59-64.

Both, A.J. and D.R. Mears. 2006. Build and maintain greenhouses with energy conservation in mind.      Greenhouse Management and Production (GMPRO). May issue. pp. 54-56.

Both, A.J. 2006. Keep your greenhouse cool this summer.

     Greenhouse Management and Production (GMPRO). April issue. pp. 45-48.

Both, A.J. 2005. Agricultural management practices aim to help resolve legal conflicts.

     Greenhouse Management and Production (GMPRO). June issue. pp. 43-46.

Both, A.J. 2005. Is your greenhouse strong enough?

     Greenhouse Management and Production (GMPRO). May issue. pp. 38-41.

Both, A.J. 2004. Greenhouse becomes 43rd ASAE historic landmark. 

      Resource magazine (ASAE). September issue. pp 19.

Both, A.J. 2004. Supplemental lighting. Greenhouse Product News 14(12):48-53 

      (reprint from OFA Bulletin July/August 2003).

Ross, D.S. and A.J. Both. 2004. Inventor of air-inflated double-layer polyethylene greenhouse honored.

      Mid-Atlantic Grower 6(10) August Issue. pp. 6-7.

Both, A.J. 2004. Insect screening. American Vegetable Grower. June issue. p. 28.

Both, A.J. 2004. Comparing greenhouse coverings. American Vegetable Grower. June issue. pp. 23-24

Both, A.J. 2004. Greenhouse temperature management. 

      Greenhouse Management and Production (GMPRO). April issue. pp. 38-42.

Both, A.J. 2003. Oil or gas? Strategies to reduce greenhouse energy bills. 

      Mid-Atlantic Grower (5)11 October issue. pp. 18-19.

Both, A.J. 2003. Supplemental Lighting: Part 2. OFA Bulletin. September/October issue. pp. 1, 10-11.

Both, A.J. 2003. Supplemental Lighting. OFA Bulletin. July/August issue. pp. 16-18.

Both, A.J. 2003. Considering supplemental lighting? Here are some data that may help you decide. 

      International Cut Flower Growers Association Bulletin. April issue. pp. 24-28.

Both, A.J. 2003. Hydroponic lettuce research. 

      Practical Hydroponics and Greenhouses. May/June issue. pp. 40-47.

Both, A.J. 2003. Supplemental lighting. Can it help you grow better crops? 

      Greenhouse Management and Production (GMPRO). Spring Edition. pp. 34-37.

Both, A.J., D.R. Mears, E. Reiss, W.J. Roberts. 2002. Floor heating in greenhouses. 

      GMPRO. August issue. pp. 60-63.

Both, A.J. 2002. Greenhouse ventilation. GMPRO. May issue. pp. 67-73.

Both, A.J. 2002. Greenhouse covering options (GMPRO). April issue. pp. 49-50.

Both, A.J. 2002. Optimize your production environment. GMPRO. Spring Edition. pp 46-50.

Both, A.J. 2001. The quonset climate. GrowerTalks. August issue. p. 128.

Both, A.J. 2001. Ten ways to reduce your energy bill. Greenhouse Grower. July issue. pp. 56-62.

Both, A.J. 2000. It’s Cold Out! So Why Ventilate? GrowerTalks. December issue. pp. 82-84.

Both, A.J. 2000. Should you use supplemental lighting? GMPRO. May issue. pp. 42-50.

Both, A.J. and L.D. Albright. 2000. A controlled environment. Cover story in Resource Magazine 

      (ASAE). May issue. pp. 7-8.

 

TRANSLATION

Spaargaren, J.J. 2001. Supplemental Lighting for Greenhouse Crops. Published by P.L. Light Systems, Inc.,

      Beamsville, Ontario, Canada. 178 pp.

 

TEACHING

  • Greenhouse Engineering Short Course. Two-day short course for the greenhouse industry. For more information contact the Office of Continuing Professional Education at Rutgers University.

  • Core Seminar in Plant Biology (16:765:600; co-teaching): Spring 2005, 2007 (2 credit course).

  • Byrne First Year Seminar (01:090:101): Spring 2008 (1 credit course).

  • Perspectives on Agriculture and the Environment (11:015:101). Fall 2004. (2 credit course).

  • Seminar in Plant Biology (16:765:610): Spring 2004, 2005. (1 credit course).

  • Greenhouse Design and Operation (11:015:276): Fall 2002, 2003 (1 credit course).

RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION EXTENSION BULLETINS AND FACT SHEETS

  • Principles of evaluating greenhouse aerial environments (E275).

  • Instruments for monitoring the greenhouse aerial environment (E276).

  • Evaluating greenhouse mechanical ventilation systems (E277).

  • Creating a master plan for greenhouse operations (E221).

  • Important diseases of tomatoes grown in high tunnels and greenhouses in NJ (FS358).


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