Michael Scobie

Michael Scobie is a Lecturer (Ag Technology) at the University of Southern Queensland, affiliated with the School of Agriculture and Environmental Science. He holds dual qualifications: BSc and BEng from USQ. His expertise focuses on water management, irrigation efficiency, and evaporation mitigation technologies. Scobie collaborates with institutions like the Centre for Agricultural Engineering and the Centre for Applied Climate Sciences to address agricultural sustainability challenges.

• Education: BSc and BEng from University of Southern Queensland

Research interests include optimizing irrigation systems, reducing evaporation losses from water storages, and applying precision agriculture technologies. His work spans multiple regions including Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Southeast Queensland, emphasizing sustainable water use and crop productivity. Key contributions include studies on robusta coffee farming in Vietnam and Boro rice cultivation in Bangladesh.

Publications highlight innovations in evaporation control, sensor-based irrigation tools, and experiential learning in agribusiness education. His research integrates climate science, engineering, and agricultural practices to enhance resource efficiency.

Scobie’s affiliations with applied climate and agricultural engineering centers reflect his interdisciplinary approach to solving real-world agricultural challenges.