Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

The transition to a sustainable raw material base will be one of the most important challenges facing society in the 21st century.  As part of this endeavor, substantial increases in the use of biomass-derived feedstock in the chemical industry are expected over the next 50 years. This research involves assessment of the technological, economic, and environmental impacts of producing power, fuels and chemicals from biomass.

• Current Research Projects
• Graduate Students and Staff
• Employment Opportunities in the Bioeconomy
• Inquiry-Based Learning Module on Bioplastics