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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Biological Systems Engineering Department

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Martin

Derrel L. Martin

Professor of Biological Systems Engineering
Extension Specialist in Irrigation and Water Resources Engineering

Office: 243 L. W. Chase Hall
Phone: (402) 472-1586

email: dmartin2@unl.edu

Teaching interests

  • Irrigation and drainage systems

Research interests

  • Irrigation engineering and management
  • Groundwater quality
  • Water resources engineering
  • Field Studies, modeling and optimization research on managing irrigation
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and decision support systems

Selected publications

Watershed Analysis Laboratory

Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering
Colorado State University - Fort Collins

M.S. Agricultural Engineering
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

B.S. Agricultural Engineering
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Registered Professional Engineer, Nebraska

Appointment:
Teaching 35%, Research 65%

 

Professional Recognition

  • Member in Honorary Societies: Alpha Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi, Gamma Sigma Delta, Sigma Xi
  • Outstanding Scientist Award from Sigma Xi: 1980
  • Honorable Mention ASAE Paper Award: 1981
  • Outstanding Reviewer for Soil and Water Division of ASAE: 1989
  • Who's Who in Engineering and Science: 1991-present
  • USDA Unit Award for Distinguished Service: 1992
  • Honorable Mention ASAE Paper Award: 1995
  • Who's Who in the Midwest: 1997-present
  • Outstanding Service to College of Engineering: 2001
  • Engineer of the Year, Nebraska Section of ASAE: 2001
  • Admiral in Nebraska Navy, 2002
  • Fellow of ASAE, 2003