The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

Cirenio Hisasaga

Assistant Professor

Animal Sciences and Agricultural Education | 559.278.2971 | Office: Ag Sciences 240

chisasaga@mail.fresnostate.edu

Education

  • California State University, Fresno - B.S. in Animal Science
  • California State University, Fresno - M.S. in Agricultural Science
  • University of California, Davis- Ph.D. in Animal Biology

Courses Taught

  • Intro to Animal Science (ASCI 1)
  • Evidence Based Decision Making (CSM/AGRI 15)
  • Poultry Production (ASCI 91)
  • Environmental Management of Farm Animals (ASCI 101)
  • Animal Genetics (ASCI 125)
  • Advance Poultry Production (ASCI 191)

Dr. Cirenio Hisasaga joined the Department of Animal Science and Agricultural Education as an assistant professor in 2026.

Dr. Hisasaga earned his B.S. in Animal Science and M.S. in Agricultural Science from California State University, Fresno, and his Ph.D. in Animal Biology at the University of California, Davis.

Dr. Hisasaga’s research examines how housing and management practices influence livestock behavior, physiology, and meat quality with an emphasis on addressing animal welfare concerns. As an educator, Dr. Hisasaga is committed to incorporating active learning strategies to foster an inclusive and engaging classroom environment. As a first-generation college student, he is also passionate about increasing students’ awareness of career opportunities in animal science through the development of youth outreach programs.

 
  • Animal Welfare
  • Animal Behavior
  • Animal Physiology
  • Poultry Science