Peter G. McCornick

Peter G. McCornick is the Executive Director of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute (DWFI) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and holds a tenured professorship in the Department of Biosystems Engineering. He is also a Professor (courtesy appointment) in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and serves as the Robert B. Daugherty Chair of Water for Food.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree, University of Newcastle
• Master's Degree, Colorado State University
• Doctorate Degree, Colorado State University

McCornick specializes in sustainable water resource management, focusing on the intersection of water, agriculture, and environmental systems. His research spans global food security, irrigation systems, and climate change adaptation in agricultural contexts.

Professional Memberships & Certifications

• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE), State of Colorado
• Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
• Diplomate, Water Resources Engineer (D.WRE)
• Member, Academy of Water Resources Engineers (AAWRE)

He previously served as Deputy Director General of Research at the International Water Management Institute and actively contributes to global water policy through his role in the World Water Council and the WASAG initiative under the UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO).