Michael Dukes, PhD, PE
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Agricultural & Biological Engineering
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Michael's research focuses on efficient irrigation with the goal of water conservation and nutrient management to minimize nonpoint source pollution. His projects support several graduate students and one post-doctoral researcher. Relevant project work consists of documenting residential landscape water use and irrigation system efficiency in the Central Florida Ridge, on-site infiltration rates of urban lots as amended by compost, and development of automatic irrigation systems for agronomic and vegetable crops. His interest in green development consists of minimizing irrigation water use and maximizing on-site infiltration to provide alternative sources of irrigation water supply. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Florida.

Michael’s experience and research focus includes:
• Efficient irrigation design and management
• Soil moisture sensor and ET based irrigation control
• Crop water use (including turfgrass and landscape plants)
• Alternative irrigation systems
• Drainage design and planning to provide alternative irrigation water sources