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Sushant Mehan is an Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Water Resource Engineer Specialist at South Dakota State University (SDSU). He holds a B.Tech. and M.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering from Punjab Agricultural University, India (2011, 2014), and a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Purdue University (2018). His academic journey includes roles as a graduate research assistant at Purdue and SDSU, followed by postdoctoral positions at Ohio State University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Colorado State University before joining SDSU in 2023.
His research focuses on water resources engineering, hydro-informatics, and digital water solutions. Key areas include advancing hydrologic models for precision agriculture, integrating machine learning and geospatial techniques to optimize water use, and addressing climate-land management interactions on water quantity/quality. He emphasizes community engagement in water science and sustainable agricultural practices.
Mehan has received notable awards such as the 2023 Trailblazers in Engineering Fellow and ASABE Outstanding Reviewer, reflecting his impactful contributions to peer review and innovation. His work on the Indiana Soybean Innovation Competition (2017) resulted in a patent-pending filtration system using soy-based materials.
He is actively involved in professional organizations including the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), American Geophysical Union (AGU), and the South Dakota Association of Agricultural Extension Professionals (SDAAEP). His interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering, environmental science, and agricultural sustainability to address real-world challenges.
