John Van Hemert

John Van Hemert is a skilled researcher in computational biology and bioinformatics, currently serving as a Principal Investigator and Associate Laureate at Corteva Agriscience, where they lead a data science team focused on AI-driven agricultural innovations. Previously, they worked at DuPont Pioneer and Iowa State University, contributing to groundbreaking projects in biotechnology and systems biology. John earned their PhD in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology from Iowa State University and holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science and Business from the University of Northern Iowa. With expertise in multivariate statistics and machine learning, they are dedicated to enhancing discovery methodologies while fostering a collaborative research environment.