Initial Publication Date: May 10, 2023

Aavudai Anandhi

Associate Professor, Biological Systems Engineering, Florida A&M University

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About Me

I am an Associate Professor in Florida. Since childhood I was groomed in India by an archeologist, surgeon, and librarian (my parents and aunt) who are also professors. I am fortunate and grateful to be in the presence of wonderful mentors, teachers, colleagues, friends, students, and family. They have been supporting me constantly.

Conserving our resources is my passion. I am working towards being a minimalist. In my free time I like to be in my garden creating several experiments from which I learn to grow plants (mainly useful), composting and water management techniques with minimum energy. I am working towards my ideal permaculture garden which will require very little maintenance. I also enjoy camping, tailoring, and taking long walks in beaches.

Focus of current FEW-Nexus-based education work

FEW visioning document. 1) Limited opportunities to collaborate: funding/time/other resources available to fully integrate and collaborate in terms of NC-FEW content, disciplines, teams, etc. 2) Limitations of existing educational structures (system level). 3) Lack of educational resources (support), including 4) Individual level barriers in Identifying locally relevant FEW-Nexus phenomena; connecting with local expertise on FEW-Nexus issues

FEW-Nexus-based education experience, expertise and interests

Our recent review article on narrow and broad definitions; and simple and complex conceptualization frameworks of FEW Nexus that stakeholders can use while being aware of the limitations and knowledge gaps can contribute for FEW-Nexus-based education in practice. I would appreciate collaborations and contributions for the second part of this review article on FEW-Nexus-based education cases in different continents of the world.

Publications, presentations, and other references

  • Anandhi, A., Srivastava, P., Mohtar, R.H., Lawford, R.G., Sen, S. and Lamba, J., 2023. Methodologies and Principles for Developing Nexus Definitions and Conceptualizations: Lessons From FEW Nexus Studies. https://elibrary.asabe.org/abstract.asp?aid=53915.
  • Anandhi, A., Yang, Y. and Hubenthal, M., 2017. Using Leaves as a Model for Teaching Watershed Concepts in Natural Resources Science and Engineering Programs. Natural Sciences Education, 46(1), pp.1-9. https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.4195/nse2017.09.002