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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Biological Systems Engineering Department

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Simon van Donk

Simon van Donk

Assistant Professor Biological Systems Engineering
Water Resources and Irrigation Engineer

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

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

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%

 

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.