Carmen Agouridis University of Kentucky
Dr. Agouridis is an Extension Associate Professor of ecosystem restoration in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Agouridis’ research focuses on using applied research to address current issues in the natural resource management, particularly restoration of streams impacted by urban, agricultural, and mining activities. Other research includes stormwater management, mined land reclamation, environmental policy, and water quality assessment. Dr. Agouridis serves as Director of the Stream and Watershed Graduate Certificate. She has served as principal or co-principal investigator on over $6.4 million in grants, authored nearly 50 refereed publications and over 30 extension publications, and advised over 30 undergraduate and graduate research projects. Dr. Agouridis received the American Society of Biological and Agricultural Engineers 2014 A.W. Farrall Young Educator Award, the Gamma Sigma Delta Master Teacher Award, and the Teacher Who Made a Difference Award. She is a certified professional engineer in Kentucky. Dr. Agouridis holds a B.S. in agricultural engineering and an M.S. in agricultural and biosystems engineering from the University of Tennessee. She holds a Master of Public Policy and Ph.D. in biosystems and agricultural engineering from the University of Kentucky. She is presently pursuing an MBA at the University of Kentucky.
Research Areas: stream restoration, storm water management, mined land reclamation, STEM/environmental education
Collaborative Interests: grant collaborations, research collaborations, guest lectures, public lectures, departmental seminars, student advising, graduate committees, publications
