AI in Action: Dr. Xu (Kevin) Wang

A tastier strawberry may come from a computer. New University of Florida research shows artificial intelligence can help scientists breed more flavor into the fruit. Dr. Xu (Kevin) Wang, an agricultural engineer working as an assistant professor at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Florida discusses his broad interest and experience working at the intersection of computer science, electrical engineering, agricultural engineering, plant breeding, and his research pertaining to breeding better-tasting strawberries. In an interview with Maggie Murphy, an undergraduate student at the University of Florida, Dr. Wang sits down with us to discuss his research, experience in the world of science, and the importance of artificial intelligence to not only agriculture but to our listeners like yourself. This episode was made in partnership with the UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for Research.