Cengiz Koparan

Cengiz Koparan is a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Precision Agriculture Technology at the University of Arkansas, serving in the Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Technology within the College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences since 2023. His work bridges agricultural engineering and precision technology applications.

Dr. Koparan earned his Ph.D. in Plant and Environmental Science from Clemson University, with additional M.S. in the same field, an M.M. in Business Management from Cambridge College, and a B.S. in Agricultural Engineering from Ankara University in Turkey.

His research focuses on the innovative application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) to enhance agricultural practices. He specializes in computer-assisted agricultural machine systems in precision agriculture, with applications spanning crop production, livestock management, and environmental monitoring. His work integrates robotics, sensor systems, and data analytics to address challenges in modern agriculture.

Analysis of Dr. Koparan's publication record reveals a strong research trajectory centered on precision agriculture technologies, particularly UAV applications. His work spans agricultural robotics, weed detection systems, water quality monitoring, and precision application technologies. The publications demonstrate increasing sophistication in integrating machine learning with agricultural robotics, particularly in greenhouse and field settings for crop and weed identification.

Dr. Koparan has served as Affiliate Graduate Faculty at North Dakota State University and has been actively involved in mentoring agricultural robotics clubs at both North Dakota State University and Clemson University, where teams achieved notable success in international competitions.

He has co-advised student projects and served on graduate committees, contributing to the development of new curriculum including a Precision Agriculture major at NDSU. His teaching interests focus on sensors and controls, and UAVs in precision agriculture, reflecting his research expertise.

Dr. Koparan is an active member of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineering and the International Society of Precision Agriculture, contributing to the advancement of precision agriculture technologies through research, education, and professional service.