• The atmosphere in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering is typical of a small university or college. Graduate students in our Department are invited and encouraged to participate in all academic, professional, and social activities with the faculty and staff.
  • Graduate students select research projects (and supporting course work) from a wide range of interest areas that match faculty research expertise.

Research projects are available in:

  • physical properties of biological materials
  • plant and animal production systems
  • food engineering
  • wood engineering
  • agricultural structures
  • agricultural safety
  • food safety
  • bulk solids handling and storage
  • agricultural systems engineering
  • agricultural by-product utilization
  • forage processing and handling systems
  • electronics instrumentation
  • online computer control systems
  • erosion and sedimentation control
  • waste management
  • water quality
  • natural resources management and conservation