About Me

Education

Ph.D. Electrical Engineering
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
2018 - 2021
First rank – GPA: 3.92/4
Thesis: Model Predictive Control Strategy for Precision Irrigation towards water saving Agriculture
Electronics and Communications Engineering
Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State. Nigeria
2012-2025
First rank – GPA: 4/4
Thesis: Agricultural Process Automation
B.Eng. of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of Ilorin
2006-2010
Thesis: Design and construction of Wireless Rain gauge Data Logger

Skills

Remote Sensing Tools
  • Sentinel 2 & Landsat 9 Satellites
  • EMIT & ECOSTRESS Satellites
  • DJI Phantom 4 Multispectral Drone
  • Aerial Hyperspectral & LiDAR Systems
Programming Languages
  • Python
  • R
  • MATLAB
  • C++
Amazon Web Services
  • Lambda, S3, App Runner
  • API Gateway, EC2, ECR
  • IAM, CloudFormation
  • CloudWatch
Techniques
  • Computer Vision & Image Processing
  • Deep Learning & Machine Learning
  • Web App Development
  • Internet of Things & Robotics
Libraries
  • Keras, TensorFlow, PyTorch
  • scikit-learn, geemap, rasterio
  • gdal, pandas, NumPy
  • OpenCV, PlantCV, scikit-image
CAD & Engineering
  • CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
  • Abaqus, Ansys, Keyshot
GIS
  • ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine
  • ENVI, Pix4D, Resonon
  • Spatial Explorer, Microstation
  • Terrasolid

Work Experience

  • Engineering and Computer Science Instructor
    2024-Present
  • Post Doctoral Researcher, California State University, Fresno
    2023 - 2024
  • Post Doctoral Researcher, University of California, Davis
    2022-2023
  • Lecturer II, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
    2012-2022

Research Experience

  • Proximal and Remote Sensing for Early Detection of red blotch in Grape in vineyard
  • 3D Radiative Transfer Modeling for Specialty Crops
  • Grape composition assessment using NIR/SWIR hyperspectral imagery acquired from a UTV
  • Agricultural and social robot
  • Predict Control of Irrigation using IoT based sensing of soil, water and Weather

Teaching Experience

  • Engineering and Computer Science Instructor
    Reedley College, Reedley, California
  • Introduction to Engineering
    Reedley College
  • Programming and Problem Solving in MATLAB
    Reedley College
  • Programming Concepts and Methodology 1 (C++)
    Reedley College
  • Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence TA
    Reedley College
  • Introduction to Computer Science
    Reedley College

Honors and Awards

  • CUAHSI Instrumentation Discovery Travel Grant)
    2025-Present
  • OKP Scholarship-IHE Delft
    2022
  • International Doctoral Fellowship-Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
    2018-2021

Leadership and Mentorship

  • Lead Member, Ag Robotics Team, Reedley College, Reedley, Ca
    2024-Present
  • Member Academic Senate, Reedley College, Reedley, Ca
    2024 - Present
  • Mentoring Four Undergraduate Students STEM Ambassadors Club
    2024-Present

Journal Publications

  • A review on monitoring and advanced control strategies for precision irrigation
    Emmanuel Abiodun Abioye, Mohammad Shukri Zainal Abidin, Mohd Saiful Azimi Mahmud, Salinda Buyamin, Mohamad Hafis Izran Ishak, Muhammad Khairie Idham Abd Rahman, Abdulrahaman Okino Otuoze, Patrick Onotu, Muhammad Shahrul Azwan Ramli
    Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 2020
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  • Precision Irrigation Management Using Machine Learning and Digital Farming Solutions
    Emmanuel Abiodun Abioye, Oliver Hensel, Travis Esau, Olakunle Elijah, Mohamad Shukri Zainal Abidin, Ajibade Sylvester Ayobami, Omosun Yerima, Abozar Nasirahmadi
    AgriEngineering, 2022
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  • IoT-based monitoring and data-driven modelling of drip irrigation system for mustard leaf cultivation experiment
    Emmanuel Abiodun Abioye, Mohammad Shukri Zainal Abidin, Mohd Saiful Azimi Mahmud, Salinda Buyamin, Muhammad Khairie Idham AbdRahman, Abdulrahaman Okino Otuoze, Muhammad Shahrul Azwan Ramli, Ona Denis Ijike
    Information Processing in Agriculture, 2021
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  • A model predictive controller for precision irrigation using discrete laguerre networks
    Emmanuel Abiodun Abioye, Mohamad Shukri Zainal Abidin, Muhammad Naveed Aman, Mohd Saiful Azimi Mahmud, Salinda Buyamin
    Computers and Electronics in Agriculture
    View Publication
  • Model based predictive control strategy for water saving drip irrigation
    Emmanuel Abiodun Abioye, Mohamad Shukri Zainal Abidin, Mohd Saiful Azimi Mahmud, Salinda Buyamin, Abdulrahaman Okino Otuoze, Olatunji Obalowu Mohammed, Ibrahim Olakunle Oleolo, Mayowa Abioye
    Smart Agricultural Technology 2023
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  • A data-driven Kalman filter-PID controller for fibrous capillary irrigation
    Emmanuel Abiodun Abioye, Mohamad Shukri Zainal Abidin , Mohd Saiful Azimi Mahmud , Salinda Buyamin , Ona Denis Ijike , Okino Otuoze , Ajasa Abiodun Afis, Oluwe Musbau Olajide
    Smart Agricultural Technology 2023
    View Publication
  • Deep learning guided variable rate robotic sprayer prototype
    Abiodun Emmanuel Abioye, Peter Ako Larbi, Ammar Adel Kaid Hadw
    Smart Agricultural Technology 2024
    , 2024
    View Publication
  • Pest and Disease Management in Ginger Plants: Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT)
    Olakunle Elijah; Abiodun Emmanuel Abioye; Tawanda E. Maguvu
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    IEEE Transactions on AgriFood Electronics 2024 Journal
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  • Performance comparison of experimental IoT based drip and fibrous capillary irrigation systems in the cultivation of cantaloupe plants
    Abiodun Emmanuel Abioye, Mohammad Shukri Zainal Abidin, Mohd Saiful Azimi Mahmud, Salinda Buyamin, Mohamad Hafis Izran Ishak, Muhammad Khairie Idham Abd Rahman, Umar Zangina
    Advances in Agricultural and Food Research Journal
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Conference Presentations

  • Grape composition assessment using NIR/SWIR hyperspectral imagery acquired from a UTV
    AE Abioye, E Laroche-Pinel, B Sams, B Corales, K Vasquez, V Cianciola, L Brillante
    ISHS Acta Horticulturae 1395: II International Symposium on Precision Management of Orchards and Vineyards
    View Conference
  • Enabling Smart Agriculture in Nigeria: Application of Digital-Twin Technology
    Oral Presentation - 2021 1st International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and Applied Science (ICMEAS)
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  • Decision support platform for production of chili using IoT, cloud computing, and machine learning approach
    Oral Presentation - 2022 IEEE Nigeria 4th International Conference on Disruptive Technologies for Sustainable Development (NIGERCON)
  • Assumptions and considerations for a novel mechanistic airblast spray drift model for orchards and vineyards
    Oral Presentation - 2023 ASABE Annual International Meeting
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  • Remote Sensing of Branched Broomrape in Tomato
    Oral Presentation - 65th Weed Day of the University of California, Davis - 2024
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  • Wildfire Detection and Monitoring Using Satellite Imagery and Deep Learning
    Machine Learning in Agriculture and Natural Resources Session - ASABE 2023, Lightning Talk
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  • Determining the best irrigation practices for pistachio orchards with saline water and soil
    Jafarbiglu H, Pourreza A, Narimani MR, Williams D, Ferguson L
    ITSC-348 Electromagnetics & Spectroscopy Session - ASABE 2023, Lightning Talk
  • Developing an aeroponic smart experimental greenhouse for controlling irrigation and plant disease detection using deep learning and IoT
    Oral Presentation - ASABE 2021

My Mentees' Posters

  • Deep Learning-Based Snow Monitoring in California Using Sentinel-2 Satellite Data for Management of Snowpack Resources
    Sun VJ, Narimani MR
    Poster – University of California, Davis – ESEARCH Summer Program 2025
    View Program
  • Enhancing Orchard Management with Deep Learning: Tree Segmentation Using Geospatial SAM2 Model and NAIP Aerial Imagery
    Kumar S, Narimani MR, Moghimi A, Pourreza A
    Poster – University of California, Davis – ESEARCH Fall Program 2024
    View Program
  • Global Vegetation and Climate Insights Portal (GVCIP): A Google Earth Engine-Based Monitoring Tool
    Richmond N, Narimani MR, Moghimi A, Pourreza A
    Poster – University of California, Davis – ESEARCH Summer Program 2024
    View Program
  • Enhancing Wildfire Monitoring Through Remote Sensing With Sentinel-2 Imagery And Python Programming
    Tran Q, Narimani MR, Moghimi A, Pourreza A
    Poster – University of California, Davis – ESEARCH Spring Program 2024
    View Program

Conference Posters

  • Branched broomrape detection in tomato farms using satellite imagery and time-series analysis
    Narimani MR, Pourreza A, Moghimi A, Farajpoor P, Jafarbiglu H, Mesgaran B
    Poster – SPIE Defense+Commercial Sensing 2025
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  • Seam Carving for Tree Segmentation in Dense Tree Farms
    Jafarbiglu H, Pourreza A, Narimani MR, Bailey J, Taylor G
    Poster – ASABE 2024
  • Developing an aeroponic smart experimental greenhouse for controlling irrigation and plant disease detection using deep learning and IoT
    Narimani MR, Hajiahmad A, Moghimi A, Alimardani R, ShRafiee, Mirzabe AH
    Poster – ASABE 2021

Editorial and Peer Review Activities

  • Reviewer, NJAS: Impact in Agricultural and Life Sciences (Taylor & Francis)
    2024–Present
  • Reviewer, Scientific Reports (Springer Nature)
    2025–Present
  • Reviewer, Journal of Agriculture and Food Research (Elsevier)
    2025–Present
  • Reviewer, Journal of Food Science (Wiley)
    2025–Present
  • Reviewer, Smart Agricultural Technology (Elsevier)
    2025–Present
  • Reviewer, Computers and Electronics in Agriculture (Elsevier)
    2025–Present
  • Reviewer, Information Processing in Agriculture (Elsevier)
    2025–Present

Media Coverage

  • Parasitic Weeds Threaten Tomato Plants on California Farms. UC Davis Teams Utilize Innovative Research Techniques to Battle an Invasive Species
    University of California Newsletter, 2023
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  • Parasitic Weeds Threaten Tomato Plants on California Farms. UC Davis Teams Utilize Innovative Research Techniques to Battle an Invasive Species
    UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, 2023
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  • Parasitic weeds threaten tomato plants on California farms
    Daily Democrat Newspaper (Woodland Newspaper)
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  • Researchers target parasitic weed in tomato fields
    Ag Alert Magazine
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  • The enemy underground: California researchers target parasitic weed
    Capital Press Newsletter
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  • Researchers fight weeds threatening California tomatoes
    Organic Growers Newsletter
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  • Parasitic weeds threaten California tomato farmers
    University of California, Davis, Plant Science Newsletter
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  • Broomrape: Parasitic weeds threaten California tomato fields
    Tomato News
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  • Parasitic Weeds Threaten Tomato Plants
    California Fruit and Vegetable
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