Gerlo Borghuis MSc

Gerlo Borghuis MSc serves as a Lecturer and Research Assistant in the Water Resources Management group at Wageningen University & Research since 2018. After completing his Master's degree at Wageningen University, where his thesis research focused on drip irrigation adoption by farmers in the Rio Dulce Irrigation System in Santiago del Estero, Argentina, he has developed expertise in agricultural water management and irrigation systems. He teaches in both bachelor's and master's programs within the International Land and Water Management curriculum, focusing on irrigation, agricultural management, and socio-technical approaches to water management. His work emphasizes the practical aspects of water resource management, particularly investigating water productivity and the implementation of various irrigation technologies. Through his involvement in the Water Productivity Improvement in Practice (Water-PIP) project and his teaching in MOOCs including "Agricultural Water Management" and "Drainage in Agriculture," he contributes to understanding how technological advancements can improve agricultural water management. His approach combines technical expertise with consideration of social factors, reflecting Wageningen University's unique socio-technical perspective on water management challenges.