Agricultural and Biological Engineering - Research Overview

Agricultural and Biological Engineering - Research Overview

The Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE) research focuses on the application of engineering principles to biological systems, resulting the creation of new products and practices that improve the quality of human life. Across the world, we need increased food production, new energy sources, healthcare solutions, and environmentally friendly technologies. ABE reserarch is advancing solutions to grand challenges such as food, energy, water, environment, and health.

Dr. Keith Cherkauer Dr. Keith Cherkauer
Dr. Jian Jin Dr. Jian Jin
Dr. Abigail Engelberth Dr. Abigail Engelberth

Research Areas

  • Agricultural Systems, Safety, And Health
  • Biological Engineering
  • Data Science and Digital Agriculture
  • Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering
  • Food, Pharmaceutical, and Biological Process Engineering
  • Machine Systems Engineering

Research Centers

  • Laboratory of Renewable Resources Engineering [LORRE]
  • The Maha Fluid Power Research Center
Dr. Mohit Verma Dr. Mohit Verma
Dr. Andrea Vacca Dr. Andrea Vacca

FACULTY BY RESEARCH AREA

Nathan Mosier, Department Head

mosiern@purdue.edu | 765.494.1162 | 225 South University Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907

Agricultural and Biological Engineering