SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Faven Lighting appointed Jonathon Karall, Ph.D., research and development director. Karall joined the company in February and will lead trial design, data analysis, and research strategy at the Faven R&D facility in Sacramento, California.
Faven Lighting primarily develops under-canopy lighting systems for commercial growers, designed to deliver light to lower and interior portions of the plant that traditionally receive very little. The company’s R&D program focuses on evaluating lighting strategies, environmental conditions, and production methods under real operating conditions. Current research includes trials involving under-canopy lighting, far red spectrum application, and environmental optimization to better understand their impact on yield, plant morphology, and finished product quality.
Karall holds a Ph.D. in Horticultural Science from Cornell University, with research focused on controlled-environment agriculture, crop optimization, and lighting performance in indoor production systems. His background includes research leadership in commercial cultivation as well as academic work in hydroponics and controlled-environment agriculture. His experience centers on developing data-driven production strategies that balance yield, efficiency, and product quality in large-scale facilities.
Karall will oversee the design and execution of cultivation trials, manage data collection and interpretation, and work closely with the R&D facility’s general manager to ensure experiments follow repeatable, scientifically structured methodologies. He will also collaborate with external research partners to support joint trials and expand the scope of Faven’s research program.
