Alejandro Andrade-Rodriguez

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Affiliation

University of Nevada-Reno

Title/Position

Assistant Professor

Expertise

Precision irrigation and variable-rate water application; Irrigation scheduling and water allocation strategies; Agricultural water management in arid and semi-arid regions; Artificial intelligence and optimization methods for irrigation systems; Decision support systems for farm-level water management; Improving water-use efficiency while maintaining crop yields

Bio

Alejandro Andrade-Rodriguez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agriculture, Veterinary & Rangeland Science at the University of Nevada, Reno. His research focuses on improving irrigation water management in arid and semi-arid regions through the application of advanced engineering approaches, including artificial intelligence, optimization methods, and precision irrigation technologies. Dr. Andrade-Rodriguez develops practical, user-friendly decision support systems that help farmers reduce water use while sustaining crop productivity. He earned his B.S. from Universidad Autónoma Chapingo and his M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Arizona.

Publications as Author

November 4, 2025
Issue Paper

Precision Irrigation Management

This report examines the principles, technologies, and applications of precision irrigation across gravity, sprinkler, and microirrigation systems. It reviews variable rate irrigation, soil- and plant-based sensing, evapotranspiration monitoring, irrigation scheduling tools, and complementary technologies such as fertigation and data-driven decision support systems.