Specializing in irrigation technology, water quality and water management, Dr. Guy Fipps has devoted 25 years to improving irrigation efficiency, developing new technologies and promoting managing water use more efficiently. His accomplishments are many, and he has had a major impact on farm profitability and water conservation throughout north, central and south Texas.
Dr.Fipps in Rwanda helping with Pivot Irrigation
Professional Appointments
- Professor and Extension Specialist, Texas A&M, 1988-present
- Senior Advisor for Water, US Dept of State, US Embassy, Kabul Afghanistan 2005-2006
- Founding Director, Irrigation Technology Center 2003-2012
- USDA National Needs Fellow, NCSU 1985-1988
- Peace Corps Volunteer – “Well Digger”, Burkina Faso 1975-1977
Awards
- Person of the Year, Irrigation Association, 2015
- Professional Engineer of the Year, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, 2014
- Merrian Improved Irrigation Award, United States Commission on Irrigation and Drainage, 2013
- Award for the Advancement of Surface Irrigation, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, 2012
- Excellence in Extension Education., Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2011
- Award for Superior Service, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, 2009
IA Show Award Video
Links
Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering Website
Water My Yard Website
Texas ET Network Website
School of Irrigation Website
Irrigation District Engineering and Assistance Program Website
Irrigation Technology Program Website
Texas Weather Website
Texas A&M University Website
Contact
Dr. Guy Fipps, P.E.
Professor and Extension Engineer
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
2117 Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843
Phone: (979) 845-7454
g-fipps@tamu.edu