Dr. Prasad Daggupati

Associate Professor

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Biography

Prasad Daggupati is an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph in the Department of Engineering. His research focuses on understanding watershed processes and agricultural management, with a specific emphasis on the anthropogenic influence on the fate and transport of sediment, nutrients, and pathogens. He investigates the dynamics of ephemeral gully erosion and identifies critical source areas that produce high pollutant loads, recommending economically friendly best management practices (BMPs). Daggupati also evaluates the impacts of climate change and variability, exploring mitigation and adaptation strategies in his work. His research includes the development of improved technologies for managing irrigation, drainage, and water stress, utilizing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for remote sensing in watershed management. Through his teaching of graduate and undergraduate courses in hydrological modeling and soil water conservation design, he aims to bridge theoretical research with practical applications in engineering.

Research Interests

Courses

ENGG *6800: Deterministic Hydrological Modelling ENGG *4360: Soil Water Conservation Design

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).