Kerik D. Cox

Professor, School of Integrative Plant Science, Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology Section, Cornell AgriTech · College of Agriculture and Life Sciences · Cornell University

Quick answer: Kerik D. Cox is Professor, School of Integrative Plant Science, Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology Section, Cornell AgriTech at Cornell University. Kerik D. Cox shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.

⭐ PhD and postdoctoral opportunities are available in the Cox lab for candidates interested in fungal genomics, fungicide resistance, and fruit disease management. Contact Dr. Cox directly for inquiries.

Research interests

Fruit pathology Antimicrobial resistance and disease forecasting Biological control and germicidal light

Selected publications (since 2023)

Rea, M.S., Cox, K.D., Skinner, N.P., and Bullough, N.D. 2025. Effectiveness of TiO2 Nanoparticle Application for Treating Fire Blight in Apples. PhytoFrontiers. Accepted. Huang, J., Huyen, T.N.B.V., Liu, X., Mitra, S., Yu, M., Zeng, Q., Sundin, G.W., Cox, K.D., Förster, H., Adaskaveg, J.E., Kuo, C-H., Yuan, X., and Yang, C-H. 2025. RejuAgro A: A novel antimicrobial for fire blight control and beyond. Nature Comm. Accepted. Johnson, K., Kreis Douglas, R., Chester Allen, W., Yoder, K., Sherif, S.M., Cox, K.D., Jurick, W., Weber, A., and Villani, S.M. 2025. Evaluation of Fungicides for the Management of Glomerella Leaf Spot and Bitter Rot on Apple in North Carolina. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-12-24-2773-RE Luciano-Rosario, D., Castro, J., Peter, K.A., Cox, K.D., Fonseca, J.M.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kerik D. Cox hiring PhD students at Cornell University?

Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Kerik D. Cox's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: PhD and postdoctoral opportunities are available in the Cox lab for candidates interested in fungal genomics, fungicide resistance, and fruit disease management. Contact Dr. Cox directly for inquiries.

What does Kerik D. Cox research?

Fruit pathology Antimicrobial resistance and disease forecasting Biological control and germicidal light

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