Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering |

A leader in bio-based economy, ecological health, and environmental sustainability

Our faculty has interdisciplinary expertise and strives to be innovative and collaborative.

Explore our eight areas of research

Air quality and agricultural systems

Researchers work to understand and develop new processes, systems and solutions for improving the efficiency, performance and environmental sustainability of animal agricultural systems, including the impacts of air quality and climate change.

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Bioengineering, biotechnology, bioprocessing

Researchers are developing advanced, fundamental biological systems engineering approaches and solutions.

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Biomass conversion and utilization

Researchers are developing novel biological, biochemical and thermochemical approaches to efficient biomass conversion for value-added products including forest products and pulp and paper and their effective utilization.

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Building systems

Researchers are improving the energy efficiency and environmental performance of building systems.

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Environmental management and sustainable systems

Researchers use sustainability analysis and environmental management systems and solutions for effective resource utilization, manufacturing processes and products.

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Food

Researchers work toward novel engineering and technology solutions for safe and healthy foods and healthy lives.

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Land and water resources

Researchers are working to enhance sustainable land use management practices, water resources, water quality and ecological restoration techniques.

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Renewable energy

Researchers are developing innovative sustainable renewable energy technology solutions and their effective implementation.

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BBE News & Research

Featured Stories

Associate Professor Bo Hu's Research Paper won the prestigious 2019 ASABE Superior Paper Award

Associate Professor Bo Hu's research paper on the “Simulation of Hydrogen Sulfide Emission from Deep-Pit Manure Storage During Agitation” won the 2019 ASABE Superior Paper Award.

Professor Jason Hill Releases Study Demonstrating that Nutritious Foods Have A Lower Environmental Impact Than Unhealthy Foods

Widespread adaptation of healthier diets would markedly reduce the environmental impact of agriculture and food production, according to new research from the University of Minnesota and Oxford University.

A study recently co-authored by Jason Hill sheds new light on the realities of exposure to air pollution

African-Americans and Hispanics breathe in far more deadly air pollution than they are responsible for making, a new study said. This study was co-authored by Jason Hill who is a Department of BBE Associate Professor and who helps oversee the Sustainable System Management Major within the department.

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