Amir Haghverdi

Associate Professor
University of California-Riverside

Dr. Amir Haghverdi is an Assistant Professor of Irrigation and Water Management in Cooperative Extension in the Environmental Sciences Department at the University of California Riverside. His research focuses on developing and disseminating scientific knowledge, practical recommendations, and tools for sustainable urban and agricultural water resources management. His approaches include field research trials, laboratory analyses, and computer modeling to identify opportunities for synergy between research and extension activities. His main research themes include irrigation water management, root zone soil hydrology, and precision agriculture.

Presentation(s):

• Assessing the effects of water conservation on the aesthetic value, carbon sequestration, and potential irrigation-induced cooling benefits of Buffalograss and St. Augustine turfgrass species in inland southern California

  Tuesday, May 23, 2023
  4:00 PM – 4:15 PM PDT

• On and Off-Trail Hiking Impacts on Soil Infiltration Rate: A Case Study from UCR Botanical Garden

  Wednesday, May 24, 2023
  3:36 PM – 3:54 PM PDT