Brian Haggard

Brian Haggard serves as Professor in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department within the College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas, and has been Director of the Arkansas Water Resources Center since 2008. His academic career includes progression from Associate Professor (2006-2011) to full Professor (2011-present), demonstrating sustained scholarly contribution to the field of water resources engineering.

Dr. Haggard earned his B.S. in Life Sciences from University of Missouri – Rolla (1994), followed by an M.S. in Environmental Soil and Water Science from University of Arkansas (1997), and completed his Ph.D. in Biosystems Engineering at Oklahoma State University (2000).

• B.S. Life Sciences, University of Missouri – Rolla (1994)
• M.S. Environmental Soil and Water Science, University of Arkansas (1997)
• Ph.D. Biosystems Engineering, Oklahoma State University (2000)

His research focuses on critical water quality issues including nutrient cycling (particularly phosphorus dynamics), water quality monitoring methodologies, constituent transport in aquatic systems, and watershed management strategies. Dr. Haggard's work bridges fundamental understanding of biogeochemical processes with practical applications for water resources management, emphasizing the development of effective agricultural and urban best management practices.

Analysis of Dr. Haggard's recent publications reveals consistent focus on phosphorus cycling in watershed systems, nutrient transport dynamics, and innovative water quality monitoring approaches. His research spans diverse aquatic environments from agricultural streams to reservoirs, with particular attention to the Ozark Highlands region. The interdisciplinary nature of his work connects hydrology, biogeochemistry, and environmental engineering to address complex water quality challenges.

Dr. Haggard has been actively involved in water resources education and outreach through his leadership of the Arkansas Water Resources Center. His work supports water quality management and policy development across multiple scales, from field-level agricultural practices to watershed and reservoir management systems.