Biosystems Engineering
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Feeding 9 billion people by 2050!
The Biosystems Engineering Department is developing innovative systems to sustainably feed an increasing population through cutting-edge technology, sustainable practices, and the drive to make a difference in the world. We build sustainable solutions that create resilience among society, the environment and the economy. We are currently working on many projects, including the following:
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Optimizing growth conditions in controlled environment agriculture
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Finding alternative fuel and feed sources
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Irrigating crops sustainably
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Analyzing big data sets generated from using sensors and controls and looking at metagenomics
