Leadership

George Vellidis

University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Professor George Vellidis was named the first permanent director of the Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture (IIPA) with a term beginning November, 2024.

In his research, Dr. Vellidis applies principles of engineering and the sciences to measure model, and manage the interaction between agricultural production systems and the environment.

Under this umbrella, he has developed two areas of emphasis – water resources and precision agriculture.