Viticulture Lab at Virginia Tech

Drew Harner, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Viticulture and Extension Specialist

Drew got his B.S. in Viticulture and Plant Science from Cornell University, and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Horticulture from Penn State University, where he studied with Dr. Michela Centinari.

He is curious about all aspects of grapevines, vineyard agroecosystems, and woody fruit crop/plant physiology, loves to garden, and has three cats.

Ian McLellan

Grape Pathology and Viticulture Research Technician

Danny Menendez

Ph.D. Research Assistant

Danny got her B.S. in Plant Science with an Emphasis in Plant Health and Protection from the University of Florida, and her M.S. in environmental Studies from Florida International University.

She is interested in the impacts of abiotic and biotic stressors on fruit/wine chemistry. She enjoys hiking, playing riichi mahjong competitively, and attending multi-genre conventions with her friends.