Floyid Nicolas

Dr. Floyid Nicolas is an Assistant Professor in Agricultural Water Management and Hydrology at Oregon State University (OSU), based at the Central Oregon Agricultural Research & Extension Center (COAREC) in Madras, Oregon. He holds a Ph.D. from UC Davis, an M.S. from the University of Florida, and a B.S. from Université d’État d’Haïti. His research integrates hydrological modeling, remote sensing, and machine learning to address water sustainability challenges in agriculture.

Education:

• Ph.D., Biological Systems Engineering, UC Davis (USA)
• M.S., Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Florida (USA)
• B.S., Agricultural Engineering, Université d’État d’Haïti (Haiti)

Research Interests focus on sustainable water management, precision irrigation, soil conservation, and geospatial technologies. His work combines lab, field, and regional-scale analyses to enhance irrigation efficiency and groundwater quality. Recent projects include developing decision-support systems for farmers and policymakers, assessing salinity impacts on crops, and modeling nitrate leaching into aquifers.

Publications highlight his expertise in salinity management, nitrate leaching mitigation, and remote sensing applications. His work spans interdisciplinary collaborations to address climate change adaptation and agricultural resilience.

Scientific Awards include the Peter J. Shields Award (2023-24) and scholarships from institutions like UNESCO and the Institute of International Education. He mentors graduate students in OSU’s Biological & Ecological Engineering Department and actively reviews for journals like the Journal of Irrigation & Drainage Engineering.

Advising and Grants: Accepts graduate students and has participated in initiatives like the First-Generation Graduate Students Program at UC Davis. His service includes roles as a UNESCO Young Professional and reviewer for ASCE journals.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with COAREC and OSU’s Experiment Station, focusing on agrohydrology and precision irrigation tools.