Luis F. Rodríguez

Associate Director for Education & Outreach

Phone: 217-333-2694
Email: lfr@illinois.edu

Dr. Rodríguez specializes in biological modeling, simulation, and analysis to ensure that complex food and agricultural systems operate efficiently and reliably, for the benefit of both society and the environment. Central to his approach lies a commitment to transdisciplinary (convergent) practice, acknowledging that grand challenge scale problems are inherently multi-faceted, providing novel research opportunities across various disciplines. Dr. Rodríguez mentors a diverse set of students representing disciplines across the campus in development of their technical skills as well as their ability to integrate human centered design, systems thinking, communication, project leadership, conflict resolution, and consensus building.