Visiting Assistant Professor (Kansas State University)
Precision Agriculture

My research at Conservation Irrigation Lab evaluates tools to support irrigation decisions in the Central Valley of California to reduce energy and water use while maintaining food production. I enjoy partnering with growers and stakeholders through participatory research and on-farm trials.

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Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Soil and Rhizosphere Ecology

I examine how microbial consortia in soils can influence different horticultural crop traits and biogeochemical processes utilizing a diverse range of research methodologies. My current postdoctoral work examines the effects of climate-smart irrigation strategies and cover cropping on soil health and almond root systems in California.

Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Regenerative Recharge

My research explores the intersection of soil health and managed aquifer recharge across the CA Central Valley. I assess how regenerative management alters key physical attributes including water infiltration, transmission, and storage in semi-arid soils. My doctoral research assessed soil health and agronomic productivity on severely eroded soils in Central Ohio and evaluated the rehabilitation using long-term management and amendments.

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Doctoral Candidate
Hydrologic Sciences

My research explores the use of drone technology to calculate losses and demands from evapotranspiration in agricultural fields. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Hydrology at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. I am now working on my Doctorate in Hydrologic Sciences (Hydrobiology Focus).

Graduate Student Researcher
Hydrologic Sciences

I use my background in applied math and physics to quantitatively describe irrigated landscape water budgets in semi-arid climates, especially the EvapoTranspiration fraction. I utilize remote sensing techniques centered on eddy covariance, thermal, and hyperspectral reflectance measurements from drone, satellite and tower platforms.

Graduate Student Researcher
Soils and Biogeochemistry

I explore how water conservation management practices impact biogeochemical processes and can enable soil microorganisms to improve soil health. I am eager to create accessible pathways for science communication to advance regenerative agriculture.

Graduate Student Researcher
Soils & Biogeochemistry

My research develops and evaluates novel techniques to track water use and stress needed for irrigation management in wine grapes, almonds, and processing tomatoes using remote sensing and eddy covariance systems. I’m also the head coach for the women’s volleyball club at UC Davis!

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Junior Specialist
Soil Health and Water Conservation

I work to support PhD and Postdocs to assess soil health on vineyards and mixed nut orchards using a wide range of lab and field techniques. I enjoy collaborating with growers to examine questions of water use, climate change resilience, soil fertility and biodiversity. When I’m not working I’m scheming ways to jump in water with my wife, Teresa, our toddler, Theo, and our dog, Pina.

Undergraduate Researcher
Almond Water Management

I am a third-year Plant & Soil Science major specializing in Crops and Horticulture with a minor in Agricultural Business. I am currently involved in research related to irrigation in almond orchards with CSU Chico and UCANR. I am also involved in mechanical hedging in prune orchard research through CSU Chico. My goal is to apply the skills I’m learning to my future career path of becoming a certified crop advisor.

Undergraduate Researcher
Ecological Management and Restoration

I am a fourth-year undergraduate from San Luis Obispo, California. I aim to continue studying management practices that best support regenerative agriculture through soil health, water management, and policy making. I am currently assisting with meta-analysis and field research related to regenerative soil health management practices in relation to water infiltration, erodibility, and groundwater recharge.