Mr Patrick Diau
Instructor
Faculty of Agriculture
Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering(ABE)
Mr Patrick Diau is a dedicated and experienced instructor with over 24 years of professional experience in practical instruction, tutorial delivery, and student mentorship in the field of Soil and Water Engineering. He has developed strong expertise in irrigation and drainage systems, sustainable agricultural practices, environmental conservation, and water resource management. Throughout his career, Mr Diau has been actively involved in teaching, supervising students, and supporting academic development through hands-on training and applied research. His work emphasizes the integration of engineering principles with sustainable agriculture to address challenges related to water use efficiency, soil conservation, and environmental sustainability. In addition to teaching, Mr Diau possesses solid knowledge of research methodologies and has contributed to community-oriented projects aimed at improving agricultural productivity and promoting responsible water resource management. He is highly motivated, adaptable, and committed to advancing agricultural engineering education while fostering innovation, research excellence, and community development.
Areas of Specialization and Teaching interest
Irrigation Engineering and Water Management
Drainage Systems Design and Management
Sustainable Agriculture and Land Use Planning
Water Resources Management
Soil Conservation and Erosion Control
Environmental Conservation and Climate-Smart Agriculture
Agricultural Hydrology and Watershed Management
Optimization of irrigation scheduling and water-saving technologies under changing climatic conditions.
Application of climate-smart agricultural practices to enhance resilience to water stress and variability.
Monitoring and evaluation of soil moisture, water balance, and land degradation using field and applied research methods.
Investigation of climate change dynamics and the formulation of effective mitigation and adaptation strategies.
Mahapatra, A.K., Patrick, C., & Diau, P. (2002). Effect of Moisture Content on Some Physical Properties of Sorghum (Mahube Variety) Seeds. International Agricultural Engineering Journal, Vol. 11(1), pp. 1–10.
MSc Dissertation 2019-2022
Diau, P., Parida, B.P., Moalafhi, D.B., Nkwae, B (2022). Spatiotemporal Analysis of Climatic Drought Patterns in Botswana’s Central District Using the Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI) and Vegetation Health Index (VHI). Under review.
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