معرفی
Dr. Mahendra Bhandari is an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Corpus Christi, affiliated with the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He holds a B.S. in Agriculture from Tribhuvan University (2011), an M.S. in Plant, Soil and Environmental Science from West Texas A&M University (2016), and a Ph.D. in Agronomy from Texas A&M University (2020).
- Affiliations: Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Roles: Lead researcher in Digital Agriculture, UAS-based phenotyping, and precision agriculture
His research focuses on integrating remote sensing (UAS, satellite, ground sensors), big data analytics, and machine learning to improve crop management and breeding. Key areas include high-throughput phenotyping for cotton, corn, and sorghum; UAS data integration for crop yield prediction; and digital twin frameworks for in-season management. Collaborators include Dr. Juan Landivar-Bowles and Dr. Jinha Jung.
Publications emphasize UAS applications in crop monitoring, yield estimation, and disease detection. His work bridges agronomic principles with emerging technologies to enhance agricultural resilience.
- Key Projects:
- UAS-based HTP system development
- Satellite-UAV data fusion for precision irrigation
- Mechanistic models for cotton yield forecasting
Labs/Teams: Leads the Digital Agriculture research team at Texas A&M AgriLife, focusing on UAS innovation and AI-driven agricultural solutions.
