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Van Donk

Simon van Donk

Assistant Professor Biological Systems Engineering, Water Resources and Irrigation Engineer

Office: West Central Research and Extension Center
Phone: (308) 696-6709
Email: svandonk2@unl.edu

Education  

Ph.D. Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of Georgia
M.Sc. Agricultural Engineering, University of Wageningen, the Netherlands
B.Sc. Agricultural Engineering, University of Wageningen, the Netherlands

Appointment 

Research 50%
Extension 50% 

Research and Extension Interests

Water resource management for sustaining agriculture with an emphasis on measuring and modeling evapotranspiration in various irrigation, cropping, and tillage systems.

Selected Publications

Professional Recognition 
  • 2005. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) award in special recognition for contributions to the WEPS Weather, Residue Decomposition, and Hydrology submodels.
  • 2000 - 2005. USDA-ARS awards for superior performance.
  • 2000. Award for outstanding water resources Ph.D. dissertation in the field of natural science and engineering. Honorable Mention, presented by the Universities Council on Water Resources Research Committee