Behnaz Molaei

Behnaz Molaei is an Assistant Professor and Extension Irrigation Engineer at Tennessee State University's College of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering. Her expertise includes evapotranspiration modeling, precision irrigation, and water management technologies. She earned her Ph.D. in Biological and Agricultural Engineering from Washington State University (2022), with prior degrees from Isfahan University of Technology and Shahrekord University.

Her research focuses on optimizing irrigation efficiency through remote sensing, drone technology, and advanced modeling. Key areas include evapotranspiration estimation, crop water mapping, sprinkler system configurations, and sustainable agricultural practices. She leads significant projects such as the USDA-NIFA-AFRI grant for improving crop water use estimation with UAS-based models.

Major awards include the NACAA Communication Award (2024), ASABE Best Presentation (2022), and multiple graduate leadership honors. Her publications demonstrate innovations in precision agriculture and water conservation.

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