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Professor Jerry Knox is a leading academic in Agricultural Water Management at the Cranfield Water Science Institute, Cranfield University. He holds the rank of Professor and is actively engaged in research, consultancy, and project leadership in water resources, irrigation, and climate resilience in agriculture.
Research Interests:
- Agricultural water management and irrigation systems
- Climate change impacts and adaptation in farming
- Biophysical and water resource modeling
- Drought resilience and risk management
- Sustainable food production and net zero agriculture
- Water-energy-food-environment (WEFE) nexus
His recent publications (2022–2024) reflect a strong focus on modeling climate impacts, developing decision support tools (e.g., D-Risk), promoting sustainable irrigation, and addressing water scarcity in both temperate and tropical regions. These works span disciplines including environmental science, agronomy, hydrology, and policy, with a geographic scope covering the UK, Africa, South America, and South Asia.
Scientific Contributions:
- Principal Investigator on multiple high-impact projects funded by FCDO, Innovate UK, Defra, and British Council
- Author of over 100 peer-reviewed journal papers
- Google Scholar h-index: 40; Scopus h-index: 31
- Developed tools for drought risk assessment and irrigation planning
Advising and Funding: He leads and co-leads multiple research grants focusing on climate resilience, irrigation innovation (e.g., floatovoltaics), and sustainable agrifood systems. While specific students are not listed, his collaborative publications suggest active mentorship and research leadership.
Labs and Teams: Jerry Knox is affiliated with the Cranfield Water Science Institute and contributes to research communities such as 'Water for Food in a Changing Climate' and 'Resource Recovery'. He collaborates with industry partners (e.g., Dyson Farming, Berryworld) and NGOs, integrating academic research with real-world applications.
