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Tropical Research & Education Center

Tropical Research & Education Center

Agricultural and Biological Engineering

The Agricultural and Biological Engineering research program conducts research activities related to water quality and water quantity, primarily focusing on water conservation for agriculture, natural, and urban lands. The program is comprehensive and focuses on prevalent issues for Miami-Dade County and Florida. Current research efforts include smartirrigation technologies, irrigation scheduling, and hydrologic monitoring and modeling.


Program Faculty


Dr. Haimanote Bayabil

Dr. Haimanote Bayabil
Assistant Professor
Agricultural and Biological Engineering
786-217-9253
hbayabil@ufl.edu