Peter Cepuder

Peter Cepuder is a research scientist at the Institute of Soil Physics and Rural Water Management within the Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). With a doctorate earned in 1989, his three-decade career focuses on soil-water dynamics, irrigation optimization, and groundwater protection through field experiments and international collaborations. He has delivered 96 lectures across 15 countries including Austria (66), Germany (6), and Spain (4), establishing himself as a key contributor to agricultural hydrology and lysimeter research methodologies.

Education:

• PhD (1989)

Research Interests: His work centers on soil physics and rural water management, specializing in lysimeter-based quantification of water balance components, nitrogen leaching reduction strategies, and sensor-driven irrigation systems. He integrates field data with models like EPIC to address groundwater contamination in agricultural landscapes, with strong emphasis on practical applications for farmers. Current projects include bilateral cooperation with Czech researchers and development of ÖWAV-Regelblatt 407 for irrigation standards.

Publication Trends: Recent articles (2019-2016) reveal consistent focus on lysimeter technology for measuring soil water fluxes, nitrogen pollution control in groundwater, and crop-specific irrigation optimization. Key themes include dew formation analysis, spatial EC distribution in fertigation, and evapotranspiration partitioning, primarily applied to onions, carrots, and vineyards in Central European contexts.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards documented in provided data

Advising and Grants: While the "Supervised Theses" section confirms mentoring activity, specific student names are unavailable. He participated in the EU-TEMPUS Project EDUWAT for water engineering education in Syria and bilateral initiatives with Czech Republic institutions (e.g., OPTIMA project), though detailed grant information is absent from the scraped content.

Labs and Teams: Cepuder co-founded the Lysimeter Research Group (LRG), an international consortium active since 2002 that standardizes lysimeter methodologies across 10+ countries. He leads field operations at BOKU's Groß-Enzersdorf lysimeter station, which features high-precision weighing systems for monitoring water, nutrients, and pollutants in agricultural ecosystems.