As the Research Facilities Manager with HESIC, Scott oversees the daily operations, maintenance, and strategic planning of the research facilities, including the controlled environment agriculture cannabis research facility and the research greenhouse and plant growth facility, which houses a header house, five individual research bays, vertical grow room, growth chamber, horticulture laboratory, and postharvest laboratory.
In addition to his managerial duties, Scott provides his expertise in plant biology and horticulture to support staff, faculty, students, and visitors in teaching and research activities. He assists HESIC’s Research Leads in developing new and existing research projects and also leads research project work himself.
Prior to this role, Scott served as a Research Lead at HESIC, where he spearheaded cannabis and hemp projects, as well as projects under the Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN). With more than 14 years of experience in teaching and research, he possesses a diverse background in plant science, genetics, and both indoor and outdoor greenhouse cultivation. As a former Master Grower and Plant Scientist for major cannabis companies, Scott has led numerous projects aimed at optimizing crop production and developing new cultivars.
Scott holds a BSc in Forensic Science from Trent University, an MSc in Biotechnology from Brock University, and a Post-graduate Certificate in Commercial Cannabis Production from Niagara College. He continues to share his knowledge as a part-time faculty member at Niagara College, teaching in the Commercial Cannabis Production Program, and at Brock University in the Biological Sciences Department.
