Sonali Padhye

Sonali Padhye is a seasoned professional in the field of horticulture with extensive experience in both academia and industry. Currently serving as the Senior Global Technical Manager at Ball Horticultural Company since 2010, Sonali has a robust background that includes a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor at the University of Florida from April 2008 to September 2010, where responsibilities involved a 60% focus on teaching and 40% on research. Sonali holds a PhD in Horticulture from Michigan State University, achieved between 2001 and 2006, and a Master of Science in Horticulture from Oklahoma State University, completed from 1999 to 2001.