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Agricultural and Biological Engineering

Agricultural and Biological Engineering

Dr. Kati Migliaccio

Chair and Professor
Fellow, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Kati Migliaccio started in 2005 at the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center focusing on water conservation, considering quality or quantity, and hydrology with a goal to identify realistic and sustainable solutions. She applied engineering principles to better manage water to meet growing population needs under increasing water supply uncertainty – considering climate change, disrupters in the system, and competing water users. Dr. Migliaccio has experience in different types of systems, including agricultural, natural, and urban. As a faculty member, she was instrumental in developing some of the first Smartphone Apps for irrigation management that incorporated crop specific models and linked to real-time data.

In 2018, Dr. Migliaccio started a leadership role in ABE as Chair of the department. A few of her focus areas as Chair include undergraduate research and recruitment, the UF Artificial Intelligence initiative, building partnerships with others outside of UF, and launching a new online MS program.

Contact Information

klwhite@ufl.edu

352-294-6743

Office:
120A Frazier Rogers Hall

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 110570
Gainesville, FL 32611-0570

  • Research and Extension
    • Water Conservation
    • Hydrology
    • Irrigation in Agricultural, Natural, and Urban Systems
  • Education
    • Ph.D. Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of Arkansas, 2005
    • M.S. Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky, 1999
    • B.S. Agricultural Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1997
  • Professional Experience
    • 2018 - Present
      Department Chair, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Florida
    • 2015 - Present
      Professor, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Florida
    • 2010 - 2015
      Associate Professor, UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC), Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Florida
    • 2005 - 2010
      Assistant Professor, UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC), Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Florida
    • 2002 - 2005
      Graduate Research Assistant, University of Arkansas
    • 2000 - 2002
      Engineer II, Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission
    • 1999 - 2000
      Engineering Consultant, Roy F. Weston, Inc., Houston, TX
  • Publications
  • Awards and Honors
    • ASABE James R. and Karen A. Gilley Academic Leadership Award, 2022
    • 2022 UF/IFAS Research recognized high impact paper award, Mompremier et al., 2021
    • UF/IFAS Culture of Nominations Award, 2021
    • Outstanding Professional Award from University of Kentucky Biosystems Engineering Department, 2020
    • ASABE President’s Citation for leadership in forming IDEA committee, 2020
    • ASABE Fellow, 2019
    • ASABE President’s Citation leadership in forming journal editor and chief position, 2019
    • UF Research Foundation Professor, 2018
    • G. B. Gunlogson Countryside Engineering Award, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, 2017
    • Arkansas Academy for Biological and Agricultural Engineers
    • Associate Editor Recognition Award, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, 2016
    • Fellow, UF Water Institute, University of Florida, 2016
    • Young Engineer Award, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers - Florida Section, 2014
    • Educational Aids Blue Ribbon Award, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, 2014
    • Young Extension Worker Award, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, 2012
    • Superior Paper Award, 2011
    • Young Researcher Award, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers - Florida Section, 2011
    • UF/IFAS Art Hornsby Award, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, 2010
    • Young Extension Worker Award, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers - Florida Section, 2009
    • UF/IFAS Richard Jones Outstanding New Faculty Research Award, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, 2009
  • Other Professional Activities
    • Board of Trustees, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), 2015-2018
    • American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers