Chandara Kan
About Chandara Kan
Chandara Kan is a horticulturist currently working at Kalera in Texas, United States, where he has been employed since 2021. He holds an Engineer’s Degree in Food Technology and Chemical Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Agricultural Biotechnology, and has expertise in nursery management and quality surveys during harvesting.
Work at Kalera
Chandara Kan has been employed as a Horticulturist at Kalera since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for various horticultural tasks in Texas, United States. His work involves managing nursery operations, conducting quality surveys during harvesting, and engaging in scouting to identify and address potential issues in plant growth. He organizes small seeding teams to ensure target numbers are met and that the correct variety selections are made.
Previous Experience at lēf Farms
Prior to his current position, Chandara Kan interned at lēf Farms from 2018 to 2019 in Loudon, New Hampshire. During this nine-month internship, he gained practical experience in horticulture, which contributed to his expertise in nursery management and plant care. This role provided him with foundational skills that he has since applied in his work at Kalera.
Education and Expertise
Chandara Kan holds an Engineer’s Degree in Food Technology and Chemical Engineering from the Institute of Technology of Cambodia, where he studied from 2011 to 2016. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Agricultural Biotechnology (Plant Base) from Szent István Egyetem between 2016 and 2018. Additionally, he completed a General English Program at the Australian Centre for Education, enhancing his language skills for professional communication.
Horticultural Skills and Responsibilities
Chandara Kan possesses expertise in nursery management, which includes activities such as watering, monitoring germination rates, and assessing growth speed. He performs acid dilution from concentrated solutions as part of his horticultural duties. His responsibilities also include conducting quality surveys during harvesting to identify potential causes of issues and implementing corrective actions as needed.
Problem-Solving and Team Management
In his role, Chandara Kan engages in scouting to identify problems within the nursery and takes steps to resolve them when possible. He reports issues to determine their severity and urgency. Additionally, he organizes small seeding teams to achieve production targets and ensure appropriate variety selections, demonstrating his leadership and management capabilities within horticultural settings.