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Santosh S. Palmate
- Assistant Professor
- Office:
- El Paso
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 915-701-3067
- Website: https://elpaso.tamu.edu/arid-hydrology-and-water/
Education
- Undergraduate Education
- B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering, Marathwada Agricultural University Parbhani - (Maharashtra, India)
- Graduate Education
- M.Tech., Irrigation Water Management, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
- Ph.D., Water Resources Development and Management, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
Areas of Expertise
Hydrologic modeling
System dynamics modeling
Shared water resources management
Land use/cover & Climate change impact assessment
Evaluation of best management practices (BMPs)
Remote sensing (aerial+satellite) & GIS applications
Professional Summary
Santosh Palmate, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Texas A&M University Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering (BAEN). He plays a pivotal role in integrating AgriLife Research (75%) and AgriLife Extension Service (25%) programs to advance sustainable water management in Far-West Texas. His research and extension interests lie in the field of Arid Hydrology and Water Systems. As one of the leading FAA-Certified drone pilots at AgriLife, Dr. Palmate leverages advanced aerial remote sensing technologies – including multispectral, thermal, and hyperspectral sensors – to investigate the impacts of climate change, land use, and management practices on hydrologic components in arid and semi-arid environments. His research focuses on developing hydrological models, resilient water management strategies, and decision-making tools/frameworks that address current and future water demands and supplies. Dr. Palmate collaborates with binational stakeholders to enhance the management of shared water resources along the Texas-Mexico border. His extension program emphasizes arid water conservation and agricultural water use efficiency through partnerships with local farmers and water managers. Dr. Palmate’s work is instrumental in addressing the challenges posed by declining freshwater supplies and increasing water demands in the arid regions of the Southwestern United States.