First name,Last name,Preferred title,Overview,Position,Department,Individual
Azlan,Zahid,Assistant Professor,"Research focuses on precision agriculture technologies, including computer vision, plant phenotyping, edge-AI systems, crop sensing, Internet of things, robotics, and intelligent automation.",Assistant Professor||Affiliate Member,Biological and Agricultural Engineering||Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/n0ba35a47
Clyde,Munster,Professor,,Professor,Biological and Agricultural Engineering,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/n1a139e29
Sandun,Fernando,Professor,"Progression of chemical reactions often requires the presence of a substance called a catalyst that selectively accelerates the desired reaction(s) without itself being consumed. In this regard, enzyme catalysts are very selective towards specific reactions. However, their ability to tolerate a wide range of reaction conditions is poor. On the other hand, non-enzymatic catalysts (inorganic and organic) are robust and tolerant to a wide range of conditions, but they are not very selective. The long-term goal of my research program is to integrate (marry) desirable traits of both these catalysis systems in order to develop catalytic systems with novel functionalities.",Faculty Affiliate||Professor,Biological and Agricultural Engineering||Energy Institute,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/n1b70c743
Zong,Liu,Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist,,Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist,Biological and Agricultural Engineering,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/n27eabcb8
Brent,Auvermann,AgriLife Center Director,"Emission rate, ambient concentrations, fate, and transport of antimicrobial resistance elements associated with fugitive dust from livestock facilities; use of unmanned aerial vehicles for agricultural remote sensing.",Professor||Center Director,Biological and Agricultural Engineering||Amarillo Research and Extension Center,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/n32b32697
M,Castell-Perez,Professor,"Characterization of food and biological materials, biomass pretreatments for bioenergy, food rheology, smart packaging systems, food safety technologies including irradiation and active packaging.",Professor||Professor,Biological and Agricultural Engineering||Nutrition,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/n34204884
Douglas,Kingman,Instructional Associate Professor,,Instructional Associate Professor,Biological and Agricultural Engineering,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/n3b4e9b77
Ronald,Lacey,Professor,,Professor,Biological and Agricultural Engineering,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/n40609d06
Binayak,Mohanty,Professor,"Dr. Mohanty's research includes water, heat, and chemical transport measurement and modeling in variably-saturated porous media ranging from core-scale to regional-scale; measurement and modeling of hydraulic properties; and preferential water flow and chemical transport through macroporous media.",Professor||Professor,Biological and Agricultural Engineering||Ecology and Conservation Biology,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/n4131c16a
Maria,King,Research Associate Professor,"My interdisciplinary studies focus on the development of the wetted wall cyclone aerosol collector technology to monitor potential health hazards and improve surveillance efforts by collecting aerosols released from agricultural and industrial facilities and modeling particle dispersion. Within a coal mining industry study we aim to determine the influence of particle size distribution, chemical composition and morphology of airborne respirable mine dusts and diesel particulates on lung disease. My projects involve fluid mechanics, computational flow modeling and metagenomics to study biofilms in oil fields and nuclear reactors and mitigate microbial contamination in drilling equipment, hydraulic fracturing water and cooling systems.",Assistant Professor||Faculty Affiliate||Faculty Affiliate,Biological and Agricultural Engineering||Energy Institute||Institute for Engineering Education and Innovation,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/n44870816
Rosana,Moreira,Professor,"My research topics include engineering aspects of foods and food processes; fundamental modeling: dehydration, frying, extrusion, food irradiation; process control techniques as applied to food processing systems: food extrusion processes, continuous fryers, and continuous flow grains dyers; deep-fat frying: modeling, oil absorption mechanisms, vacuum frying, acrylamide; impingement drying; food safety: food irradiation and biosensor technology.",Professor||Faculty Affiliate||Faculty Affiliate,Biological and Agricultural Engineering||Energy Institute||Institute for Engineering Education and Innovation,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/n53d8a153
Sergio,Capareda,Professor,"Fluidized bed pyrolysis and gasification of biomass; biofuels and biopower production including biomass characterization; waste management, environmental air quality research, PM, GHG and RVOC emissions measurements; engine dynamometer testing; process design and development.",Professor||Faculty Affiliate,Biological and Agricultural Engineering||Energy Institute,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/n5974e0e3
Gregory,Stark,Assistant Professor of the Practice,,Assistant Professor of the Practice,Biological and Agricultural Engineering,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/n6dd7ff37
Janie McClurkin,Moore,Assistant Professor,"I manage the Post-Harvest Engineering and Education research lab, focusing on post-harvest treatment technologies and engineering eduction. My research mission is to identify post-harvest treatment technologies capable of transforming lignin into value added chemicals. This research also provides new knowledge on the role of ozone and atmospheric cold plasma treatments for the reduction of spoilage organisms during post-harvest processing and storage. Research is currently being conducted with a variety of commodities including, stored grains (i.e., corn, rice), oil seeds and byproducts (i.e., cottonseed, cottonseed meal), and packaged produce (i.e., tomatoes and romaine lettuce).
I also work to develop teaching materials for those who utilize new treatment and storage technologies, so they feel more connected with the technologies thereby increasing the instances of utilization.",Member||Faculty Affiliate||Faculty Affiliate||Assistant Professor,Biological and Agricultural Engineering||Engineering Education Research Taskforce||Energy Institute||Institute for Engineering Education and Innovation,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/n717a88ea
Anish,Jantrania,Associate Professor and Extension Specialist,,Associate Professor||Associate Professor and Extension Specialist,Biological and Agricultural Engineering||Temple Research and Extension Center,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/n803b9285
Gerald,Riskowski,Professor,,Professor,Biological and Agricultural Engineering,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/n8f2186ea
Guy,Fipps,Professor and Extension Specialist,"Specializing in irrigation technology, water quality and water management, Dr. Fipps has devoted 25 years to improving irrigation efficiency, developing new technologies and promoting managing water use more efficiently. His accomplishments are many, and he has had a major impact on farm profitability and water conservation throughout north, central and south Texas.",Professor and Extension Specialist,Biological and Agricultural Engineering,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/n96b647ac
Salvatore,Calabrese,Assistant Professor,"Our research aims at quantifying the interaction between the hydrologic cycle and the physical and biochemical processes in the soil and throughout the Critical Zone, with an emphasis on the role of hydro-climatic fluctuations. By improving our understanding of the complex dynamics of the water and nutrient cycles, we seek to develop quantitative tools that help us preserve soil ecosystem services, such as soil and plant carbon storage, and prevent our ecosystems from degrading.
To tackle such fundamental questions on these rather complex biotic/abiotic interactions and shed light on their dominant dynamics, we borrow tools from fluid mechanics, dynamical system theory, stochastic processes and thermodynamics to use in conjunction with experimental observations.
Specific research projects include modeling soil moisture dynamics and its control on biogeochemical cycle across climatic gradients, identification of long terms hydro-climatic drivers of chemical weathering, estimation of long term hydrologic and energy partitioning, quantification of soil formation processes, and modeling the effect of water management strategies.",Assistant Professor,Biological and Agricultural Engineering,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/n9705ab00
Fouad,Jaber,Professor and Extension Specialist,Integrated water resources management with specific concentration on watershed management programs; evaluation of stream processes and hydraulics to foster implementation of stream restoration programming.,Professor||Agricultural Engineering Specialist,Biological and Agricultural Engineering||Texas A&M AgriLife Research,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/n9c70cce1
Russell,Mcgee,Instructional Assistant Professor,,Lecturer,Biological and Agricultural Engineering,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/na3aec465
Ann,Kenimer,Associate Provost,,Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies||Professor,Biological and Agricultural Engineering||Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/na9481af6
Valentini,Pappa,Manager of the Graduate Office,"Agro-environmental science, carbon sequestration, water and energy management, climate change focusing on greenhouse gas measurements and mitigation in agricultural systems. Dr. Pappa makes significant contributions in the environmental sector by combining existing knowledge to improve methodologies and data analysis; and examining crops under different farming systems. Dr. Pappa also focuses on how efficient and integrated management of energy, food and water resources can help address several of the biggest global challenges, such as climate change, economic, environmental and social security, developing an overview of the current integration of energy, food and water. She explores how innovative approaches such as a circular economy may address future challenges.",Program Coordinator I,Biological and Agricultural Engineering,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/nad61fbd7
Raghavan,Srinivasan,Professor,"R. Srinivasan, Ph.D. is a professor at Texas A&M University and director of the Spatial Sciences Laboratory at Texas A&M. He has become known and respected throughout the world for his developmental work with spatial sciences and computer-based modeling, especially the Soil and Water Assessment Tool or SWAT model. His research and its applications have contributed to long-lasting changes in natural resource assessments and development of management system options, currently being used in more than 90 countries.",Resident Director||Professor||Professor||Professor,Biological and Agricultural Engineering||Ecology and Conservation Biology||Temple Research and Extension Center||Temple Research and Extension Center,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/nc1342d14
Santosh,Palmate,Assistant Professor,,Assistant Professor||Assistant Professor,Biological and Agricultural Engineering||El Paso Research and Extension Center,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/nc32bad46
Gabriele,Bonaiti,Extension Program Specialist I,,Extension Program Specialist I,Biological and Agricultural Engineering,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/nc37f5a9b
Jaehak,Jeong,Associate Professor,,Associate Professor||Associate Professor,Biological and Agricultural Engineering||Temple Research and Extension Center,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/ncc6e9e64
Bassel,Daher,Assistant Research Scientist,"Daher's experience is in developing decision support tools to catalyze evidence-based multi-stakeholder dialogue around the trade-offs associated with technological, policy, and social interventions for addressing the interconnected water, energy, and food (WEF) security challenges. He is particularly interested in bridging natural and social sciences methodologies, with the goal of unlocking new potential to address these interconnected WEF challenges. He focuses on doing so guided by circular economy principles and in the context of implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).",Research Fellow||Assistant Research Scientist||Adjunct Assistant Professor,"Biological and Agricultural Engineering||Institute for Science, Technology, and Public Policy||Energy Institute",https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/nd21c455a
Cady,Engler,Retired Senior Professor,,Retired Senior Professor,Biological and Agricultural Engineering,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/ne4f0b789
John,Thomasson,Professor,Biomass production; Biomass conversion to liquid fuels/chemicals/electricity; Biomass-based supply chain,Professor,Biological and Agricultural Engineering,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/nefe3a984
Robert,Hardin,Assistant Professor,"Dr. Hardin's research involves developing intelligent machine systems for agricultural production and processing. To meet the demands of the agricultural sector, his work has focused on integrating robust, low-cost sensing systems with statistical and physical models for automation and process control. He has conducted research on optimizing cotton processing, with a particular focus on increasing energy efficiency. He has also studied how plant genetics, environmental and management factors, and processing technology interact to affect energy use and product quality. Dr. Hardin has also conducted research in precision agriculture and measuring efficiency of novel agricultural machinery systems.",Assistant Professor||Faculty Affiliate,Biological and Agricultural Engineering||Energy Institute,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/nf01940b5
Yongheng,Huang,Associate Professor,"Water/Wastewater Treatment Technologies, specialized in heavy metals and metalloids-impaired water treatment and nutrients removal; Environmental Remediation Technologies; Membrane-based Water Treatment Technologies; Mercury Emission Control Technology; Iron Chemistry for Environmental Applications; and Vadose-Zone Biogeochemistry",Associate Professor,Biological and Agricultural Engineering,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/nf0368c98
Dana,Porter,"Professor, Extension Program Leader and Associate Department Head","The Texas High Plains is the most intensively irrigated region of the state, with a notably high rate of adoption of efficient advanced irrigation technologies, driven by water limited conditions and supported by a well-developed and collaborative infrastructure of applied research, extension/ technology transfer, irrigation industry and progressive producers. High pumping costs, limited and declining well capacities, increasing localized water quality concerns, availability of new tools and technologies, and other technical, economic and regulatory issues present challenges and opportunities in agricultural irrigation and water management.
I work to promote water conservation and efficient water use through maximizing impact of applied research programs and information resources. Objectives of my programs are to 1) promote appropriate application of technologies, irrigation management tools and practices; 2) improve quality and value of agricultural research by improving understanding of irrigation technologies, BMPs and related crop water management concepts; and 3) provide relevant educational resources and opportunities for traditional and emerging audiences.
My background in crop simulation modeling (including soil water dynamics modeling) and utilization of agricultural and industrial waste materials (and effects on soil water dynamics) is useful in my current research programs. I develop/adapt technologies and practices that support water conservation and mitigate impacts of limited (and declining) water quantity and quality to promote sustainability and profitability of water-limited agricultural production. Accomplishments include advanced integrated irrigation scheduling and control technologies; improved irrigation management strategies for crop production under water-limited conditions; and practical evapotranspiration (ET) based irrigation scheduling tools supporting research programs, on-farm irrigation management and water resources management.","Agricultural Extension Specialist||Professor, Extension Agricultural Extension Specialist - Agricultural Water Management, Extension Program Leader and Associate Department Head",Biological and Agricultural Engineering||Lubbock Research and Extension Center,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/nf4c9588c
Zivko,Nikolov,Professor and Associate Department Head,"Nikolov's Bioseparations Lab conducts transformative research in bioprocess engineering aimed at the development of novel and cost-effective strategies for extraction and purification of recombinant and native biomolecules. Bioseparations Lab leverages scientific and engineering expertise of lab members to find solutions for a variety of bioprocessing and separations challenges that currently face plant and algal biotechnology. To guide early process development and identify constraints posed by biological system and final product lab members use process simulation. Past and current research projects directed by Dr. Nikolov include industrial protein products derived from rice, sugarcane, tobacco, Lemna minor, and microalgae.",Faculty Affiliate||Professor and Associate Department Head,Biological and Agricultural Engineering||Energy Institute,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/nf84893f5
Rabi,Mohtar,Professor,,Professor||Professor||Faculty Affiliate,Civil Engineering||Biological and Agricultural Engineering||Energy Institute,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/nfb7c25ed
Vijay,Singh,Distinguished Professor,"Surface-water Hydrology, Groundwater Hydrology, Hydraulics, Irrigation Engineering, Environmental Quality and Water Resources. Principal research topics have encompassed: 1. Watershed modeling, 2. Erosion and Sediment Transport in Upland Watersheds, 3. Streamflow Forecasting, 4. Dam Break Analysis, 5. Entropy-Based Modeling, 6. Network Design, 7. Groundwater Modeling, and 8. Hydrologic Impacts of Climate Change.",Professor,Biological and Agricultural Engineering,https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/nffd83e14