Sumit Sharma

Sumit Sharma is an Assistant Professor in the Plant & Soil Sciences department at Oklahoma State University, where he also serves as an Extension Specialist for High Plains Irrigation and Water Management. His work focuses on sustainable agricultural practices, water management, and soil health in the Southern U.S. Great Plains region.

Dr. Sharma's research interests span several key areas in agricultural science, with particular emphasis on:

• Irrigation water management and efficiency
• Soil health and carbon dynamics
• Crop production systems for major regional crops (corn, sorghum, cotton, soybeans)
• Sustainable agricultural intensification
• Climate adaptation in agriculture
• Precision agriculture technologies

His scholarly work shows a consistent focus on practical applications of agricultural research to improve water use efficiency, crop yields, and environmental sustainability in the Southern Great Plains. Recent publications demonstrate increasing integration of advanced technologies like multi-modal data analysis for soil moisture estimation and climate-smart agricultural approaches that address the challenges of declining water resources in the Ogallala Aquifer region.

Dr. Sharma is actively involved in significant research funding projects focused on sustainable irrigation, climate adaptation, soil health, and water-smart agricultural practices across multiple institutions including Kansas State University, Texas A&M University, and Colorado State University.

As an educator, he supervises doctoral and master's theses and offers research courses at Oklahoma State University, contributing to the next generation of agricultural scientists while maintaining strong extension connections with Oklahoma farmers.