Claussen Research Group

Iowa State University

Could a sensor monitor a crop or water supply where the problem actually occurs? Jonathan Claussen develops sensors and nanotechnology for agriculture and environmental monitoring, including printed electronics, plant-based wearables, probe sensors, and lab-on-a-drone platforms. Applications include nutrient and fertilizer detection, pesticide spray monitoring, pathogen identification, and water-quality assessment. His broader research investigates carbon nanomaterials and interfaces with biological agents. The work connects materials, fabrication, and biosensing around practical measurements outside conventional laboratory settings.