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Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering

Algae to BiodieselThermochemical Conversion of Biomass 	 Microalgae from bioreactorsBiological EngineeringDrainage and Water Quality AnalysisRenewable bio-based materials evaluationBiocatalysisBiohydrogen from Animal WasteEnzymatic Self-cleaning CoatingsAlgae extraction and conversionRenewable bioresources for conversionDensified Biomass Pellets for BioenergyGreen Building - Energy-efficient HomesAnimal Housing and Air Quality Improvement


A bio-based revolution is underway
, and it is fundamentally changing how the world produces and consumes food, feed, fiber, materials, chemicals, fuel, and energy.

BBE’s research and academic programs are at the forefront in the discovery, development and application of the renewable resources and sustainable technologies required to meet the global population’s increasingly sophisticated needs, while at the same time enhancing and preserving the environment.

Our four core areas are: Bioproducts, Bioprocessing, and Renewable Energy; Environment and Ecology; Advanced Building Systems and Energy Efficiency; and Food Production, Processing, Safety and Security.

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BBE In the News


Professor Larry Jacobson has been awarded CFANS Distinguished Extension/Outreach Award.

The Richard C. Newman Awards have been announced.  Professor Kevin Janni has received the Community Impact Award.  Professor Jonathan Schilling has received the Excellence in Teaching Award. 

Professor Larry Bakers research project, The Twin Cities Household Ecosystem Project (TCHEP) looking at the environmental impacts of water use in homes as opposed to large business, is featured in an article in an article "Choices Matter" in the Shoreview Bulletin.

Read the article featuring Brett Barney's research with bacteria and algae in this springs CFAN Solutions.  Algae Answers: Tiny Algae offer huge potential as biofuel producers.


 

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Join us to celebrate:
Reception for CSE graduates: Friday, May 4th, 2:30-4:00 BAE Room 106

Reception for CFANS graduates and graduate students (MS and PhD): Friday May 11th 2:30-4:00 Kaufert Room 225

Awards Reception:
Richard C. Newman Awards for 2012 reception honoring recipients Professor Kevin Janni for Community Impact Award and Professor J. Schilling for Excellence in Teaching. Monday, May 7th, 212 3:00-4:30 Cargill Room 105.

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