Overview
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Dr. MahadevBhat is a Professor of Natural Resource Economics in the Departments of Earth and Environment and Economics. His research focusses economic and policy issues relating to natural resources management, including water resources, coastal and marine resources, ecosystem services valuation and agriculture. He has more than 250 research articles, book chapters, publications and presentations. He has received research funding over $14 million, as PI and Co-PI, from the US Department of Agriculture, National Science Foundation, National Parks Services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and private foundations. Dr. Bhat has advised more than 40 graduate students and 150 undergraduate students on their research and independent study projects.
Dr. Bhat co-founded the FIU Agroecology Program and the Campus Organic Garden with the aid of over 25 different USDA grants, which supported over 400 under-represented students in agricultural and natural resources sciences and prepare them for career and higher education. One of his USDA-funded grants helped establish a multi-university consortium for training more than 150 Hispanic students in South Florida and Puerto Rico. Dr. Bhat also co-established the nationally acclaimed FIU Veterans and Small Farmers Outreach Program to assist prospective and beginning farmers with establishing viable farming and agri-business operations.
Dr. Bhat is the recipient of multiple awards, including Fulbright Specialist (2021-2023), US Society for Ecological Economics’ Bernardo Aguilar Award (2019), FIU Faculty Award for Excellence in Research (2020), Engagement (2016), Teaching (2014) & Service (2010), FIU Presidential Excellence Award (2016) and Soil and Water Conservation Society’s Berg Fellow (1992).
Dr. Bhat received his PhD from the University of Tennessee and MS from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, India.
research interests
- Resource and Environmental Economics; economic and policy issues relating to natural resources management, including water resources, coastal and marine resources, ecosystem services valuation and agriculture.
Scholarly & Creative Works
selected publications
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2022An Ecosystem Service Approach to Assessing Agro-Ecosystems in Urban LandscapesFull Text via DOI: 10.3390/land11040469 Web of Science: 000786723700001
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2022Adoption and perception of cover crop implementation for tropical fruit growersFull Text via DOI: 10.2489/jswc.2022.00084 Web of Science: 000770141900003
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2021Evaluation of Regional Climate Models (RCMs) Using Precipitation and Temperature-Based Climatic Indices: A Case Study of Florida, USAFull Text via DOI: 10.3390/w13172411 Web of Science: 000694489600001
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2021Multi-Criteria Hydro-Economic Decision Tool for Rejuvenating Community Irrigation Tanks in Rural IndiaFull Text via DOI: 10.3390/w13111594 Web of Science: 000660826800001
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2020Valuing Ecosystem Services under Climate Risk: A Case of Recreational Fisheries in the Florida EvergladesFull Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)WR.1943-5452.0001290 Web of Science: 000601258700009
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2020Impact of risk perception on household willingness-to-pay to restock the threatened staghorn coralFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2020.105244 Web of Science: 000541741600012
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2019Reconciling economic impacts and stakeholder perception: A management challenge in Florida Gulf Coast fisheriesFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2019.103628 Web of Science: 000495518700017
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2019Development and application of a priority rated optimization model (PROM) for multi-sector water resource management systemsFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2018.11.014 Web of Science: 000456317600008
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2018A hydro-economic model of South Florida water resources systemFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.02.111 Web of Science: 000432462000148
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2018Ecological-economic assessment of the effects of freshwater flow in the Florida Everglades on recreational fisheriesFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.01.038 Web of Science: 000431848500046
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2018Commodity chains, institutions, and domestic policies of organic and fair trade coffee in BoliviaFull Text via DOI: 10.1080/21683565.2017.1359737 Web of Science: 000428779300005
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2017Water quality trading opportunities in two sub-watersheds in the northern Lake Okeechobee watershedFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2017.03.061 Web of Science: 000401888300051
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2014Modeling a phosphorus credit trading program in an agricultural watershedFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2014.04.031 Web of Science: 000338810200019
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2014Eat your orchid and have it too: a potentially new conservation formula for Chinese epiphytic medicinal orchidsFull Text via DOI: 10.1007/s10531-014-0661-2 Web of Science: 000333898600009
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2014Assessment of water resources availability and demand in the Mara River BasinFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.catena.2013.11.017 Web of Science: 000331346400012
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2014Economic Assessment of Best Management Practices in the Mara River Basin: Toward Implementing Payment for Watershed ServicesFull Text via DOI: 10.1007/s11269-014-0585-3 Web of Science: 000334184800018
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2014Sustainable funding policies for environmental protection: the case of Maldivian atollsFull Text via DOI: 10.1007/s10018-013-0070-x Web of Science: 000211992000003
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2013WATER QUALITY TRADING PROGRAMS TOWARDS SOLVING ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION PROBLEMSFull Text via DOI: 10.1002/ird.1805 Web of Science: 000327725800009
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2012Ecological, Economic, and Organizational Dimensions of Organic Farming in Miami-Dade CountyFull Text via DOI: 10.1080/10440046.2011.627990 Web of Science: 000300528800007
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2009Financing marine protected areas in Jamaica: An exploratory studyFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2008.05.004 Web of Science: 000262186200014
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2008Factors influencing community participation in mangroves restoration: A contingent valuation analysisFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2008.02.001 Web of Science: 000257363900005
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2006Regional economic impacts of limited entry fishery management: an application of dynamic input-output modelFull Text via DOI: 10.1017/S1355770X06003238 Web of Science: 000242960700003
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2004Considering aquacultural externality in coastal land allocation decisions in IndiaFull Text via DOI: 10.1023/B:EARE.0000035424.64335.6d Web of Science: 000223609200001
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2004Socio-economic changes and sacred groves in South India: Protecting a community-based resource management institutionFull Text via DOI: 10.1111/j.1477-8947.2004.00077.x Web of Science: 000222641000002
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2003Institutions, incentives, and resource use conflicts: The case of Biscayne Bay, FloridaFull Text via DOI: 10.1023/A:1025026731145 Web of Science: 000184922500003
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2003Application of non-market valuation to the Florida Keys marine reserve managementFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/S0301-4797(02)00207-4 Web of Science: 000182766200003
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1999On biodiversity access, intellectual property rights, and conservationFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/S0921-8009(98)00066-4 Web of Science: 000081239800007
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1998Impacts of aquaculture on the management of estuaries in IndiaFull Text via DOI: 10.1017/S0376892998000162 Web of Science: 000074621100004
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1996Controlling transboundary wildlife damage: Modeling under alternative management scenariosFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/0304-3800(95)00169-7 Web of Science: A1996VT16400009
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1996Trade-related intellectual property rights to biological resources: Socioeconomic implications for developing countriesFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/S0921-8009(96)00090-0 Web of Science: A1996VX13600005
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1993CONTROLLING FOREST DAMAGE BY DISPERSIVE BEAVER POPULATIONS - CENTRALIZED OPTIMAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGYFull Text via DOI: 10.2307/1941920 Web of Science: A1993LP08400017
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1991PRIVATE PROPERTY-RIGHTS AND FOREST PRESERVATION IN KARNATAKA WESTERN GHATS, INDIAFull Text via DOI: 10.2307/1242721 Web of Science: A1991FN15000014
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Book Chapter
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2014Payment for watershed services in the Mara River Basin: Part I: Institutions and stakeholder engagement. 639-665.Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-02720-3_31
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Book Review
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2002Classic papers in natural resource economics.. Ed. 84.Full Text via DOI: 10.1111/1467-8276.00352 Web of Science: 000177119300035
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Note
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1993PRIVATE PROPERTY-RIGHTS AND FOREST PRESERVATION IN KARNATAKA WESTERN GHATS, INDIA - REPLY. 496-498.Full Text via DOI: 10.2307/1242935 Web of Science: A1993LD51400026
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Review
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2016A review of seagrass economic valuations: Gaps and progress in valuation approaches. 68-77.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoser.2016.02.010 Web of Science: 000375213800006
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Works By Students
chaired theses and dissertations
- Thiesen, Thais H, A Framework for assessing Alternative Agro-Ecosystems: finding Multi-Functional Solutions for Sustainable urban landscapes. 2016
- Estevez, Christopher L, A Market Study of Organic and Fair Trade Coffee in Bolivia 2015
- Atisa, George, Analysis of Global Compliance and Implementation of the Goals of International Environmental Treaties: A Case study of the Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) 2014
- Chen, Yu, Essays on Intergenerational and Regional Aspects of Water Management 2014
- Becnel, Audrey R, Land Use and Water Quality Correlations in Miami-Dade, Florida 2014
- Jungman, Andrew Aaron, Examining the use of Simarouba glauca Seed Oil as a Feedstock for the Production of Biodiesel using a Small Scale Model Developed in India 2012
- Dhavala, Kishore, Essays on Emissions Trading Markets 2012
- Seleman, Amour, Assessing Sustainability of Sanitation Technologies Recommended for Rural Settings: A Case Study of Morogoro District, Tanzania 2012
- Jerath, Meenakshi, An Economic Analysis of Carbon Sequestration and Storage Service by Mangrove Forests in Everglades National Park, Florida 2012
- Costa, Dionne J Da, An Economic Valuation Analysis of Buccoo Reef Marine Park, Tobago, West Indies 2010
- Atisa, George, Economic assessment of best management practices in the Mara River Basin : toward implementing payment for watershed services 2009
- Blackmore, Pablo Federico, Social sustainability of hybrid electricity generation systems in Mexico 2006
Research
principal investigator on
- Internationalization of Environmental Studies Curriculum in Bio-Fuel Production. awarded by National Institute of Food & Agriculture 2008 - 2012
- Veterans, Youth and Special Need Agriculturists Assistance Program (VYSNAP) awarded by U.S. Department of Agriculture 2020 - 2023
- Social and Environmental Effects of Produce Supply Chains: Assessment and Intervention Strategies for a Resilient Future awarded by Walmart Foundation 2018 - 2021
- Innovative Curriculum for Agriculture Training and Career for Hispanics (iCATCH) awarded by National Institute of Food & Agriculture 2016 - 2021
- Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program awarded by U.S. Department of Agriculture 2018 - 2021
- Veterans and Small Farmers Outreach and Assistance in South Florida awarded by U.S. Department of Agriculture 2017 - 2019
- 2017 Cochran Fellowship Program for Marketing of Agricultural Produce Moldova awarded by U.S. Department of Agriculture 2017 - 2018
- Pulley Ridge Fisheries Bio-economic Modeling Project awarded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin 2014 - 2018
- Veterans and Small Farmers Outreach Program in South Florida awarded by USDA Office of Advocacy and Outreach 2015 - 2017
- Florida Carribean Consortium for Agriculture Education and Hispanic Workforce Development awarded by National Institute of Food & Agriculture 2011 - 2016
- Training and Government Program Access for Veteran and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Nursery Growers in South Florida awarded by U.S. Department of Agriculture 2014 - 2016
- Internationalization of Environmental Studies Curriculum in Bio-Fuel Production. awarded by National Institute of Food & Agriculture 2008 - 2012
- Curricular Develpment and Capacity Building in Agroecology Sciences. awarded by U.S. Department of Agriculture 2006 - 2008
co-principal investigator on
- Internationalization of Environmental Studies Curriculum in Bio-Fuel Production. awarded by National Institute of Food & Agriculture 2008 - 2012
- Empowering students in the emerging big data field through multicultural scholar program awarded by National Institute of Food & Agriculture 2021 - 2026
- Experiential and Experimental Training for Multicultural Undergraduate Scholars in Agroecology and Natural Resource Sciences at Florida International University awarded by National Institute of Food & Agriculture 2022 - 2026
- BASE II: FIU-UTRGV-NMSU Consortium awarded by National Institute of Food & Agriculture 2021 - 2025
- GO START NOW "Getting Occupational Student Training in Agricultural Research Through NOvel Workshops" awarded by U.S. Department of Agriculture 2021 - 2025
- Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program 2020 awarded by U.S. Department of Agriculture 2021 - 2024
- Evaluation of High Tunnel Systems on Dragon Fruit Production in South Florida 2022 - 2023
- Nitrogen Management and Plant Quality Monitoring Using Optical Sensor Technology in Native awarded by Florida Department of Agriculture and Co 2021 - 2023
- A Foundation For New Farmers In South Florida: Training And Transitioning Farmworkers And Veterans Into Farmers And Nursery Growers awarded by U.S. Department of Agriculture 2017 - 2022
- Alternative valuation methodology assessment for equity and environmental outcomes in resilience project benefit-cost analyses awarded by Miami Foundation 2020 - 2022
- FIU Industrial Hemp Pilot Project: Variety Selection, Cropping System Development awarded by Green Point Research LLC 2020 - 2021
- Broadening Agriculture Science Education (BASE) for Hispanic Students through Florida - Texas - New Mexico Consortium awarded by National Institute of Food & Agriculture 2015 - 2020
- Doctoral Education in Interdisciplinary Agriculture and Natural Resources Sciences awarded by National Institute of Food & Agriculture 2015 - 2020
- Interdisciplinary Training for Multicultural Undergraduate Scholars in Agroecology and Natural Resource Sciences at Florida International University awarded by National Institute of Food & Agriculture 2014 - 2019
- Collaborative Research WSC Category 2:: Building robust decision-making for South Florida water resources through ecosystem service valuation, hydro-economic optimization and conflict resolution modeling awarded by National Science Foundation 2012 - 2018
- Infusing Food Security, Food Safety, Energy in the Environmental Studies Graduate Program at Florida International University awarded by National Institute of Food & Agriculture 2013 - 2018
- Multicultural Scholars Program for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture at Florida International University awarded by National Institute of Food & Agriculture 2011 - 2016
- National Needs Fellows in Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resources Sciences at Florida International University awarded by National Institute of Food & Agriculture 2010 - 2015
- Biofuel Science Education for Under-Represented Students at Florida International University awarded by National Institute of Food & Agriculture 2010 - 2015
- "Collaborative Research:WSC-Category 1-Linking freshwater inputs to ecosystem functioning and services provided by a large mangrove estuary" awarded by National Science Foundation 2010 - 2014
- Training Multicultural Undergraduate Scholars in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at FIU. awarded by U.S. Department of Agriculture 2009 - 2014
- Multicultural Undergraduate Scholars in Agro-Ecology and Urban Landscape at Florida International University. awarded by U.S. Department of Agriculture 2006 - 2011
subproject principal investigator on
- FIU ForEverglades Student Research Fund awarded by Everglades Foundation 2017 - 2026
- Collaborative Research WSC Category 2:: Building robust decision-making for South Florida water resources through ecosystem service valuation, hydro-economic optimization and conflict resolution modeling awarded by National Science Foundation 2012 - 2018
- The Education Effect: Aquaponics and Vegetable Garden Sub-Component awarded by JP Morgan Chase Foundation 2011 - 2017
- Curriculum Enrichment, Instrumentation and Experiential Learning in Agroecology. awarded by National Institute of Food & Agriculture 2008 - 2013
investigator on
- Urban Sustainable Agriculture Education for Doctoral (USA-ED) Fellows at Florida International University awarded by U.S. Department of Agriculture 2021 - 2026
- START NOW Student Training in Agricultural Research Techniques by Novel Occupational Workshops" awarded by U.S. Department of Agriculture 2016 - 2021
- Development of a new agri-science major for multicultural scholars at Florida International University awarded by National Institute of Food & Agriculture 2016 - 2021
Contact
full name
- Mahadev Bhat
Identifiers
ORCID iD
- https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1428-8431 (confirmed)
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