Agricultural Engineering

Dr. Michael Boyette

 Philip Morris Professor Of Biological And Agricultural Engineering

Thermochemical conversion of biomass to energy, fuels and chemicals; post-harvest handling of produce crops: crop harvest mechanization.

Areas of Expertise
Agricultural Engineering
Crops
Colleges
CALS

Dr. Mike Burchell

 Assistant Professor And Extension Specialist In Biological And Agricultural Engineering

  • Restoration techniques for prior converted wetlands and tidal marshes
  • Effects of grassed/forested riparian buffers on reducing nutrient/sediment loads to streams
  • Design and monitoring of stormwater constructed wetlands and bioretention areas
  • Innovative stormwater best management practices (BMPs) in coastal areas
  • Stability of restored coastal streams
  • Golf course BMPs

Areas of Expertise
Agricultural Engineering
Lawns/Turfgrass
Restoration Ecology
Wetlands
Pollution
Restoration Ecology
Water Resources
Wetlands
Colleges
CALS
ENGIN

Dr. Bill Hunt

 Associate Professor And Extension Specialist In Biological And Agricultural Engineering

Stormwater management; permeable pavement; green roofs; bioretention and wetlands.

Areas of Expertise
Agricultural Engineering
Colleges
CALS
ENGIN

Dr. Greg Jennings

 Professor Of Biological And Agricultural Engineering

Ecological engineering; stream restoration; watershed management.

Areas of Expertise
Agricultural Engineering
Colleges
CALS
ENGIN

Dr. R. Wayne Skaggs

 William Neal Reynolds Professor And Distinguished University Professor Of Biological And Agricultural Engineering

Drainage; subsurface water management engineering; water table control and sub-irrigation; water management and hydrology of shallow water table soils, including wetlands; wetlands issues; water quality issues. Member of National Academy of Sciences.

Areas of Expertise
Agricultural Engineering
Irrigation/Water Management
Wetlands
Colleges
CALS
ENGIN