Qiyu Zhou

Dr. Qiyu Zhou is an Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Management at North Carolina State University, holding a 60% teaching and 40% research appointment. She directs the Lab for Precision Turfgrass Management, which develops sustainable management strategies through data-driven approaches.

Her research integrates precision agriculture technologies including remote sensing and machine learning to optimize resource efficiency in turf systems. Primary focus areas include:

• Machine learning models for nitrogen management and yield prediction
• Robotic weed control systems and precision spraying
• Carbon sequestration via enhanced weathering techniques
• Irrigation optimization and water quality management

Research spans multiple environments including the Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Research Field, greenhouse studies, and growth chamber experiments. Recent publications demonstrate cross-disciplinary work combining turfgrass science with environmental engineering, data analytics, and climate mitigation strategies.