News

As Prof. Bruce Wilson prepares to retire after a distinguished career in water resources and ecological engineering, he remains optimistic about the future, citing the dedication and promise of his students.

Recent SSM graduates Erik Lucas and Nicole Witt are attending graduate school in Norway. Read about how their time in BBE has shaped their futures.

Bo Wang joins the department as an Assistant Professor in Metabolic Engineering, Synthetic Biology, Biomanufacturing, and Renewable Energy.

Veluchamy Chitraichamy joins the department as Research Assistant Professor in Renewable Energy, Biomass Utilization and Conversion, Waste Valorization, and Circular Bioeconomy. 

Congratulations to Professor Joe Magner! The Dave Ford award is presented to those who have made an indelible impact on Minnesota’s environmental landscape. 

Mike Tetzlaff graduated from the Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering (BBE) program with the skills to carve out a career in renewable energy.

Rhiannon Wilson is a Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering major in the Ecological and Environmental Engineering specialization. Read about why Rhiannon chose to pursue BBE.

Plastic pollution remains a pressing global issue, but groundbreaking research from BBE offers a promising microbial solution to accelerate the biodegradation of polyethylene plastics.

Researching ways to create and improve sustainable systems across our world is a driving force behind our Sustainable Systems Management (SSM) program. One of SSM’s recent graduates has brought their systems thinking to the Amazon rainforest.

SSM Professor Omar Espinoza was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the department.