Dr. Nick E. Christians is an Emeritus University Professor at Iowa State University, having retired in 2023 after 44 years as a faculty member in the Department of Horticulture. Throughout his career, he conducted research and taught turfgrass science, helping educate generations of students and industry professionals.
He is the author of more than 1,400 published works on turfgrass science, including several books on the subject, and has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing his contributions to teaching and research.
Dr. Christians is also the co-author of Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance, 4th Edition, published by Wiley Publications.