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Simerjeet Virk is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Machine Systems Engineering at the Department of Biosystems Engineering, Auburn University's College of Agriculture. His work focuses on precision agriculture technologies, machinery systems optimization, and crop management strategies. He specializes in integrating unmanned aerial systems (UAS), sensor-based nitrogen management, and advanced spray technologies to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability.
Research interests include precision nutrient management, drone-based crop monitoring, and optimizing agricultural machinery performance. He has extensively studied spray deposition in crops, soil sampling strategies, and the economic impacts of precision agriculture practices. Virk collaborates with growers to develop practical solutions for challenges in corn, peanut, and cotton production systems.
His recent work demonstrates advancements in UAV-based multispectral imaging for crop phenotyping, variable rate fertilizer application systems, and improving pesticide efficacy through optimized spray technologies. Key contributions include evaluating Thryvon™ growth regulators on cotton physiology and quantifying nitrogen's impact on corn yield under varying environmental conditions.
Auburn University affiliations include leadership in extension programs bridging academic research with agricultural industry needs. His research has produced over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2013, focusing on machinery systems, sensor technologies, and precision agriculture applications across multiple crop systems.
