معرفی
Dr. Maria Zamora Re is an Assistant Professor and Agricultural Water Management/Statewide Irrigation Specialist at Oregon State University's Department of Biological and Ecological Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from the University of Florida, with expertise in irrigation scheduling, precision agriculture, and water conservation. Her work bridges university research with agricultural stakeholders, focusing on smart irrigation tools and sustainable practices.
Education:
- Ph.D. - Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Florida
- M.S. - Agricultural Operations Management, University of Florida
- B.S. - Agricultural Sciences, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina (Peru)
Research Interests: Optimizing irrigation efficiency, reducing nitrogen leaching through BMPs, and leveraging real-time data for agricultural decision-making. Current projects include blueberry irrigation apps, soil-aquifer interactions, and drought mitigation strategies for Pacific Northwest farmers.
Outreach Contributions: Leads Extension initiatives like the Beating the Heat drought resilience report and co-authored guides on salt-affected soils and wheel-line irrigation. Her work emphasizes stakeholder collaboration and practical solutions for sustainable water use.
Awards:
- 2022 Invited Paper, Cover of Hydrology MDPI Journal
Advising: Supervises graduate student Dragomira Zheleva in irrigation systems research. Engaged in collaborative grant projects linking OSU research with regional agricultural challenges.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Irrigation in the Pacific Northwest research group and OSU Extension's water management team, contributing to interdisciplinary projects on climate resilience and agricultural innovation.
