Nguyen, Huong
Assistant Professor
Huong Nguyen joined the Department of Plant Science in May 2025. She earned her Ph.D. in Sustainable Agriculture from Iowa State University (USA) in 2022, where she used empirical experiments and models to study weed population and community dynamics in different cropping systems. Between 2022 and 2025, she held postdoctoral positions at Cornell University (USA) and Rodale Institute (USA), where she explored cover crop application in organic cropping systems and agroforestry. Her research at McGill University addresses weed challenges across diverse cropping systems by developing strategies that reduce herbicide reliance, manage resistance, and enhance agroecological resilience. Her teaching emphasizes critical thinking, adaptability, and student-centered learning. She values inclusive pedagogy and actively creates opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds. She is passionate about on-farm trials and participatory research that connect multiple stakeholders to co-develop practical, ecologically sound weed management solutions.
Active affiliations
- Canadian Weed Science Society (CWSS)
- Centre SÈVE, recherche en sciences du végétal
- Le Réseau québécois de recherche en agriculture durable (RQRAD)
- Scholarship Committee, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Currently accepting graduate students
Ph.D. Iowa State University;
M.S. Iowa State University;
B.S. Vietnam National University of Agriculture
- Gary and Ann Holck Scholarship in Sustainable Agriculture (2020)
- Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Travel Scholarship (2019)
- Robert A. Sloan Graduate Award in Sustainable Agriculture (2018)
- Vietnam Education Foundation Fellowship (2014-2016)
- Hanoi University of Agriculture Rector's list (2012)
- Integrated Weed Management and Herbicide Resistance: developing strategies in multiple cropping systems at various scales (conventional, low-input, organic, etc.) to manage weeds effectively in terms of abundance and herbicide resistance profile
- Climate Change, Weed Community and Population Dynamics, and Agroecological Resilience: investigating the impact of climate change on weed abundance and species distribution, with a focus on implications for agroecological system resilience
- Ethnobotany of Weeds: exploring traditional and modern uses of agricultural weeds, identifying potential applications in biocontrol of insect pests, culinary, herbal medicine, and other applications
- Socio-Economic Aspects and Multi-Stakeholder Participatory Research: disentangling the socio-economic impacts of weeds and the availability of weed management programs as well as engaging diverse stakeholders to develop practical and sustainable weed management strategies
- Science Communication and Policy Implication: advocating for evidence-based policies and developing initiatives to effectively communicate complex scientific insights to policymakers and stakeholders
My research objectives are to advance scientific understanding in Integrated Weed Management (IWM) and actively champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles within the field. My research agenda is to chart new territories in sustainable weed management by collaborating with experts from various disciplines and sectors. Additionally, I highly value partnerships with academic institutions and the agricultural industry, recognizing that collaborative efforts are essential to driving practical, innovative solutions, distinctively addressing the complex interplay between weed management, ecosystem services, and public engagement. My program will encompass a range of weed management topics suitable for industrial and smaller-scale contexts and cross-disciplinary collaboration to address multiple dimensions of IWM.