Faculty and Staff
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Guy W. Bates, PhD., P.E. |
Dr. Bates is a graduate of the BioResource and Agricultural Engineering program at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and holds a Master's Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Washington. He is a Registered Civil Engineer in California and received his Ph.D. in Systems and Engineering Management from Texas Tech University. He teaches Ag Systems Management and Ag Structures, among other subjects. His research interests include water quality, resource conservation, systems modeling, and optimization.
As a long-time resident of the central coast, Dr. Bates (G.W.) is dedicated to conserving local resources, assisting local agriculture, and preserving the quality of our local environment. Before coming to Cal Poly, he has worked in private engineering consulting throughout San Luis Obispo County and served as the district engineer for the Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District.
Specialties:
- Ag Systems Management
- Systems Engineering and Management
- Water Resources Engineering
- AutoCAD
- Natural Resources
- Construction Engineering
- Surveying
- Engineering Economics
- Optimization