Laxmi Prasad

Laxmi Prasad is a Researcher at the Biological Systems Engineering department of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, focusing on cold region hydrology, soil health, and manure management. His work integrates modeling and experimental approaches to address environmental impacts of agricultural practices.

• B.Tech, Agricultural Engineering, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University
• M.Tech, Land and Water Resources Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur
• Ph.D., Biological Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2021)

His research targets nutrient dynamics in frozen soils, water quality, and sustainable agricultural systems. Recent publications highlight nitrogen fertilization optimization in rice systems and runoff nutrient mitigation strategies.

He has received prestigious awards including a University of Wisconsin-Madison Dissertation Completion Fellowship and an ASABE presentation award. Additional honors include MHRD Fellowship and undergraduate scholarships.