Kelechi Igwe holds a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria, with a specialization in Soil and Water Engineering. Kelechi proceeded to obtain a master’s degree in Biological and Agricultural Engineering from Kansas State University, along with a graduate degree in Geographic Information Science. Currently, Kelechi is pursuing his doctoral degree in the same program at Kansas State University. Kelechi’s research interests are in agriculturally relevant extreme climate events, and precision irrigation strategies for improved agricultural production and sustainable groundwater water management. His research involves applying machine-learning algorithms and decision support tools in combination with remote sensing technologies to monitor crop health and water demand, as well as in evaluating the effects of climate change and extreme weather conditions on crops. Through his research, he aims to develop early warning systems for detecting subtle changes in crop dynamics in response to climate change, as well as to develop climate adaptation strategies that will impact global crop production systems, increasing overall crop productivity and ultimately enabling communities and key agricultural regions to thrive despite the challenges posed by climate change.