AgrohydrologyResearch & Innovation
AHGRI Lab · Madras, Oregon
We advance sustainable water management in agricultural systems by integrating hydrological modeling, remote sensing, machine learning, and decision-support tools — from semi-arid Oregon to tropical landscapes worldwide.
Research Themes
Our interdisciplinary work spans lab, field, and basin scales — bridging process-based modeling with data-driven intelligence.
Evapotranspiration & Crop Water Use
Multi-site ET monitoring and Oregon-specific crop coefficient development across BEE Branch Experiment Stations.
Learn more →Precision Irrigation & VRI
Variable rate irrigation design, sensor-based scheduling, and deficit irrigation strategies for semi-arid systems.
Learn more →AI & Decision Support Systems
Physics-informed neural networks, LSTM, and surrogate models for APEX/SWAT+/MODFLOW simulations.
Learn more →Latest News
Soil Moisture Sensor Benchmarking in Central Oregon Forage Systems
Field campaigns underway benchmarking low-cost soil moisture sensors against neutron probe measurements in orchardgrass…
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Producer Workshops on Irrigation Water Management Across Central Oregon
Dr. Nicolas leads hands-on extension workshops on irrigation scheduling, drip irrigation, and water management best…
Read more →Dr. Nicolas Joins OSU BEE Department as Assistant Professor
Dr. Floyid Nicolas joins the Department of Biological & Ecological Engineering at Oregon State University as Assistant…
Read more →Join the AHGRI Lab
We are recruiting PhD and MS students interested in agrohydrology, precision irrigation, and AI-driven decision support. Based at COAREC, Madras, Oregon.
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