Azadeh Alizadeh
Assistant Professor
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Assistant professor with a passion for education and a commitment to academic excellence. Proficient in curriculum development, classroom instruction, and student mentorship. Skilled in fostering an engaging learning environment and conducting impactful research. Dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and the success of students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor
University Of Nevada, Reno- Southern Extension
Las Vegas, NV
09.2024 - Current
- Researching Las Vegas water scarcity and its effect on horticulture and writing articles for professional journals and publications.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods that enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Formulated a well-structured syllabus of course related to irrigation and Water management content to detail learning goals and expected outcomes.
- Prepared innovative course materials to encourage critical thinking and discussion.
- Organized guest lectures from experts in the field of study to supplement course content.
Research Scientist
Upterra
Sausalito, CA
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained secure study files and reviewed the evaluation results.
- Conferred with scientists, engineers, and regulators to plan and review projects and provide technical assistance.
- Recorded and reported test results, performed calculations, producing graphical solutions and representations.
- Created and implemented new research methods to explore mechanisms of biological/Chemical processes.
- Analyzed data using statistical methods and software packages such as Python
Field Scientist
Arable Lab
San Francisco, CA
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducting field trials to evaluate the performance of different crops, fertilizers, and other agricultural inputs in various environmental conditions.
- Collecting and analyzing data on crop growth, soil health, weather patterns, and other factors that affect agricultural productivity.
- Designing new algorithms to analyze data collected by sensors and collaborating with farmers and academia to develop productivity solutions.
Research Associate Intern
Agralogics
Sunnyvale, CA
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Analysis and use of data for agricultural and water resources management.
- Extensive software coding, mathematical analysis, and visualization of satellite, soil, water, and crop datasets.
Junior Specialist
University of California, Merced
Merced, CA
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Investigate various irrigation treatments and their effect on fruit trees' water content.
- Using aerial imaging and spectral data to monitor water status variation in fruit tree canopies.
- Tools and language: Re-Edge camera, spectroradiometer, tree relative water content sensor.|Python (scikit-image)
Research Assistant and Teacher Assistant
University of Florida, Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Working on the new real-time tree water status monitoring sensor.
- Design the experiments to monitor the water content changes in different orchards (nectarine, pomegranate, citrus, and almond) using weather information systems, irrigation information management systems, or other daily evapotranspiration (ET) data sources.
- Teacher assistant in "Agricultural and Biological Engineering Design I," and tracked student assignments.
- Tools and languages: Pressure chamber, Leaf Prometer, Spectroradiometer, Thermal dissipation probe.|Python (PLSR), MATLAB (Wavelet Toolbox Regression)
Research Lab Manager
University of Florida, Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Responsible for a creative design for the prominent efficacy of biochar to remove food-borne pathogens from water.
- Verified the data integrity and accuracy, along with managing lab tools, including HPLC, autoclaves, and essential wet laboratory experience; use of pH, EC, DO sensors and meters, incubator, spectrophotometer, and other standard lab bench instrumentation.
- Tools: Excel and Microsoft Office. Developing SOPs and performing troubleshooting procedures.
Education
Ph.D. - Agricultural and Biological Engineering
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL08-2019
Master of Science - Agricultural Science
IFAS/University of Florida
Gainesville, FL08-2015
Master of Science - Environmental Science
University of Zanjan
Zanjan, Iran05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources - Environmental Engineering
University of Tehran/ School of Environment
Tehran, Iran05-2009
Skills
- Teamwork
- Problem-Solving
- Educational Research
- Project Management
- Data entry and MS Office Suite
- Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel
- Strategic planning and analysis
- Classroom lectures
- Lesson planning
Timeline
Assistant Professor
University Of Nevada, Reno- Southern Extension
09.2024 - Current
Research Scientist
Upterra
04.2024 - 08.2024
Field Scientist
Arable Lab
04.2022 - 04.2023
Research Associate Intern
Agralogics
10.2019 - 03.2021
Junior Specialist
University of California, Merced
04.2018 - 04.2019
Research Assistant and Teacher Assistant
University of Florida, Gainesville
08.2015 - 08.2018
Research Lab Manager
University of Florida, Gainesville
08.2014 - 08.2015
Ph.D. - Agricultural and Biological Engineering
University of Florida
Master of Science - Agricultural Science
IFAS/University of Florida
Master of Science - Environmental Science
University of Zanjan
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources - Environmental Engineering
University of Tehran/ School of Environment
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