Huma Research and Development Team 

From our beginnings in the early 1970’s as a pioneer in developing humic technology with the work of Dr. Jordan Smith, Huma has been on the cutting edge of unlocking the power of humic substances.  What started as a humble effort in the desert of Arizona has grown over the last 50 years to impact the world with Huma’s own Micro Carbon Technology.  
 
The Huma Research and Development team, consists of world-renowned scientists from many countries, led by Dr. Rich Lamar, who developed the Lamar Method for quantification of humic & fulvic acids in humate ores, which is recognized as the industry standard by the Humic Products Trade Association.  
 
This team of expert humic scientists combine their expertise to continuously explore humic substances to find powerful solutions for modern-day farming and environmental challenges.  The world is just beginning to understand the power of humic material and technology, and leading the way in this discovery is the world class Huma laboratory and R&D team. 
  • Rich Lamar

    Dr. Rich Lamar

    Senior Director of Research and Development

  • Hiarhi Monda

    Dr. Hiarhi Monda

    Humic Research Director

  • Daniel Zandonadi

    Dr. Daniel Zandonadi

    Director Plant Physiologist/Agronomist (Visiting Scientist)

  • Mirella Santos

    Dr. Mirella P. Santos

    Senior Plant Cell and Molecular Biologist (Visiting Scientist)

  • Mojtaba Zaifnejad

    Dr. Mojtaba Zaifnejad

    Senior Director of Field Research and Technical Services

  • Jason Gralian

    Jason Gralian

    Plant Bioassay Specialist II

  • Kaz Yoshihashi

    Kaz Yoshihashi

    Formulation Chemist

  • Ryan Fountain

    Ryan Fountain

    QC & Analytical Chemist

  • Aletia James 2023

    Aletia James

    Lab Technician

Research and Development Blogs

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Video: Super Phos + Calcium Mixing Stability Test
10.04.2022 Larry Cooper

Video: Super Phos + Calcium Mixing Stability Test

English and Spanish subtitles are available. In this video, we demonstrate the unique compatibility of our highly concentrated Super Phos® 0-50-0 product when mixed with calcium. In traditional fertilizers, when phosphorus and calcium are mixed they can precipitate and fall out of solution. The resulting calcium phosphate can clog drip emitters and damage sprayers. Our...

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Introducing New Humic Conversations Video Series
08.18.2022 Geetam Bhardwaj

Introducing New Humic Conversations Video Series

We are excited to introduce our new educational project, the Humic Conversations Video Series. As the name suggests, each episode of the series will focus on humic substances. Two leading researchers from our Humic Research Lab. Dr. Rich Lamar and Dr. Hiarhi Monda will share their expertise with the viewers. In Episode 1 of this...

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Research Report: Biostimulant Effect of Humic Acids on Tomato Plants Under Nutritional Stress
08.10.2022 Geetam Bhardwaj

Research Report: Biostimulant Effect of Humic Acids on Tomato Plants Under Nutritional Stress

In a research study, originally published in Frontiers in Plant Science, May 2021, Vol. 12:660224, the biostimulant properties of humic acid (HA) were tested on Micro Tom tomato plants under increasing nutritional stress. The results confirmed the positive role humic acids play in enhancing nutrient efficiency uptake in plants. A team of scientists from the...

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