Dr. Davie Kadyampakeni is an Associate Professor at the University of Florida (UF) at the Citrus Research
and Education Center. His research interests focus on nutrient and water management of citrus and
other crops. He has more than 20 years’ of experience working at UF and the International Water
Management Institute (IWMI). He has co-authored 4 books and 11 book chapters and published 102
refereed journal articles and 120+ conference proceedings papers, technical reports, and extension
bulletins. He is a professional member of the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS), Florida
State Horticultural Society (FSHS), Soil Science Society of America, Crop Science Society of America,
International Union of Soil Science, International Society of Horticultural Science, American Society
Agricultural and Biological Engineers, and American Society of Agronomy (ASA). He is past chair of ASA
Sensor-based Water Management Community, ASA Crop Irrigation Strategies and Management
Community, and ASHS Citrus Working Group and vice president for FSHS Citrus Section. Davie is an
advisor to 13 graduate students and serves on committees of 10 additional graduate students. He has
mentored about 100 students as visiting scholars, visiting scientists, and postdoctoral associates in the
past 10 years. Dr. Kadyampakeni is an associate editor of several refereed journals (e.g. Agronomy
Journal, Agrosystems, Geosciences and Ecosystems; Techniques in Agronomy; Agricultural and Natural
Resources Research; Irrigation Science) and is the guest editor for three special issues. He is the
Handling Editor for Frontiers in Plant Science and Frontiers in Soil Science. Dr. Kadyampakeni has
received more than $35 million in grants that have helped fund his research in the US and several
African countries. He has received several awards including 2019 ASA Environmental Quality Section
Inspiring Young Scientist Award, 2019 UF Water Institute Early Career Award, 2020 Extension
Professional Association of Florida Outstanding Extension Specialist Award.
