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Dr. Joel O. Paz is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Mississippi State University's College of Engineering. He serves as the AETB Undergraduate Coordinator and maintains an active research program focused on environmental engineering, crop modeling, and decision support systems. His work addresses critical issues in water resources management, climate change impacts, and sustainable agricultural practices.
- Ph.D., Agricultural Engineering and Water Resources (co-majors), Iowa State University
Dr. Paz's research program focuses on water quality, water resources, GIS, and impacts of climate change. He has worked extensively in environmental quality, sustainable agriculture, climate variability impacts, decision support tools for risk management, and agricultural applications of climate and weather information. His research is funded by USDA, DOE, NASA, NOAA, NSF, and commodity groups. Key research areas include declining groundwater levels in the Mississippi Delta Shallow Alluvial Aquifer, nutrient loads into the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico, and on-farm water storage systems for irrigation and nutrient management.
Analysis of Dr. Paz's recent publications reveals a strong focus on integrating machine learning with environmental modeling, particularly for groundwater level prediction and water quality assessment. His work demonstrates significant contributions to understanding the impacts of climate variability on agricultural systems and developing decision support tools for water management. The publications span multiple disciplines including hydrology, climate science, agricultural engineering, and bioenergy systems.
- CALS Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award – Lower Division, Mississippi State University, 2018
- Teaching Award of Merit, Gamma Sigma Delta, Mississippi State University, 2017
- Visiting Professor, USAID STRIDE Program, Philippines, 2016
- Outstanding Achievement Award, Southeast Climate Consortium, 2008
- Multiple ASABE IET Select Paper Awards (2000-2005)
Dr. Paz has successfully supervised multiple graduate students, including S.M. Guzman, J.D. Perez-Gutierrez, and S. Radhakrishnan, who have contributed to his research on groundwater modeling, water storage systems, and bioenergy potential. His work has received significant funding from federal agencies including USDA, DOE, NASA, NOAA, and NSF, supporting critical research on water resources, climate adaptation, and sustainable agricultural practices in the Mississippi Delta region and beyond. Dr. Paz has also been involved in international collaborations, particularly with institutions in the Philippines, where he has served as a visiting professor and curriculum reviewer.
