Joseph Young, Ph.D., joins Texas Tech faculty

Joseph “Joey” Young has joined the faculty at Texas Tech University as an assistant professor of turfgrass science. Young earned his bachelor of science in Golf Course and Sports Turf Management in 2006 and his master of science in Turfgrass Pathology in 2009, both from Mississippi State University. He received his doctorate from the University of Arkansas this past December.

Young’s research background is unique, ranging from fungicide resistance evaluations to turfgrass physiology under different mowing, rolling and foot traffic treatments. He plans to focus his research efforts on reducing water use and determining species, cultivars and management practices to maintain quality turfgrass in western Texas.