Asmita Murumkar

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Asmita Murumkar

Assistant Professor, Ecosystems Services Field Specialist

Office:

230A Agricultural Engineering

590 Woody Hayes Drive

Degrees & Credentials:

Ph.D. - Hydrology, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, India

M.Tech - Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India

B. Tech - Agricultural Engineering, Marathwada Krishi (Agricultural) Vidyapeeth (University), Parbhani, India

Extension Specialization(s):

Carbon sequestration and markets, Water quality and Climate change

Biography:

Dr. Murumkar conducts applied research and outreach activities on

Assessment of the impacts of different agricultural best managament practices (BMPs) on ecosystem services (such as carbon sequestration, soil health, and water quality) under current and future climate.
Development and evaluation of Farm-to-watershed scale decision tools such as
- Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model for evaluating effects of Ag conservation practices on water quality and soil health
- NOAA's Ohio Applicator Forecast tool for managing farm nutrient applications based on forecasted risk of runoff
- USDA Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework (ACPF) for locating in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices
- NRCS Stewardship Tool for Environmental Performance (STEP) for informing payment for ecosystem services (soil carbon, greenhouse gas emissions, water quality, etc.)

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