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Puneet Srivastava is a Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Associate Director of the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station. Previously, he was the Director of the Water Resources Center and Butler-Cunningham Eminent Scholar at Auburn University. His work focuses on hydrological modeling, climate change impacts, and sustainable water management in agricultural and coastal watersheds.
- Institutional Affiliation: University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Previous Roles: Director of Water Resources Center, Butler-Cunningham Eminent Scholar, and Professor at Auburn University
Research Interests include:
- Hydrology and water quality in agricultural systems
- Climate variability and ENSO teleconnections
- SWAT and MODFLOW modeling for surface-groundwater interactions
- Soil macropore analysis using X-ray tomography
- Optimizing irrigation for nutrient retention
Recent Publications highlight advancements in
- Artificial Neural Network applications for rainfall erosivity and IDF curves
- Wetland-integrated models for nutrient processing in agricultural watersheds
- Probabilistic drought assessment tools for coastal regions
Scientific Awards:
- Fellow, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
- Fellow, Alabama Academy of Science
- Butler-Cunningham Eminent Scholar in Agriculture and the Environment
Advising Legacy spans 15+ PhD and Master's students, including Bijoychandra Singh Takhellambam (Purdue), Hemendra Kumar (University of Maryland Extension), Ritesh Karki (University of Maryland), and Sarmistha Singh (IIT Palakkad). He has also mentored postdoctoral researchers such as Dr. Sandra Guzman (University of Florida) and Dr. Subhasis Mitra (IIT Palakkad).
Grants include over $9 million in funding from USDA-AFRI, NSF, and USDA-NIFA, with projects like NRT: Addressing Resiliency to Climate Hazards and Agricultural Water Security through Sustainable Floridan Aquifer Use.
