Student Assistant
Email: kimberly.tanguma@agnet.tamu.edu
Phone: (956) 602-6635
Kimberly Tanguma works as a student assistant at the Grazingland Animal Nutrition Laboratory where she focuses on using Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (NIRS) to analyze fecal samples for diet protein content and digestibility. Beyond this role, Tanguma is a graduate research assistant at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, pursuing a master’s degree in range and wildlife management at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, where she also earned her bachelor’s in animal science. Her current research focuses on drone-based multispectral imaging for rangeland forage quality assessment and the impact of soil moisture on reflectance values from very high fine scale remote sensing imagery. Tanguma employs advanced technological skills, utilizing UAVs, GIS, and multispectral imaging to link soil moisture and photosynthetic activity in South Texas rangelands. She uses tools such as soil moisture probes, NIR, and multispectral cameras for comprehensive data collection and high-resolution imagery analysis. Tanguma’s research aims to leverage innovative remote sensing applications to enhance our understanding of rangeland dynamics, ultimately leading to more effective and sustainable management strategies.