2013 abe annual report

Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

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Welcome

Steve Mickelson stands inside his future office within Elings Hall of the Biorenewables Complex.

Ask anyone who has ever been associated with the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, and they’ll all say the same thing – our new building was a long time coming. For years, the department was housed in no less than four buildings, including Davidson Hall – a building with a rich history which included educating and employing the pioneers of our field.

The Biorenewables Complex grew out of a need for modern research and teaching facilities to accommodate our growing department. These new facilities are critical for the future of our department. They allow us to recruit the best and brightest faculty, staff and students. They also allow us to educate students in modern facilities with modern tools and technology that helps us meet today’s needs from industry, institutions and organizations that employ our students.

Additionally, we can better conduct critical research and extension projects important to the economic development of the State of Iowa and our great nation. We continue to employ high quality faculty and staff in the department. The following people joined the ABE ranks in 2013:

•Norm Muzzy, retired from John Deere, is a lecturer for the engineering senior capstone courses.

•Tamara Kerns is an academic adviser for Industrial Technology students.

•Dana Woolley spends ½ time in ABE as our communications specialist.

•Jennifer Grouwinkel is our account specialist.

Also, our faculty have hired several staff members to support their ongoing research projects.

As you read through our 2013 Annual Report, you will see the tremendous growth and impacts of our teaching, research and extension programs within ABE. We are very excited about the successes we have had in 2013 and what the future will bring for ABE in 2014 and beyond.

Within these buildings, I see the future of our department, the future of our profession, and I can’t wait for the next chapter.

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Department Chair Steve MickelsonAssociate Chair for Teaching D. Raj RamanAssociate Chair for ResearchMatthew HelmersEditorDana Woolley

The 2013 Annual Report is provided by the Iowa State University Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. The department accepts articles, story ideas, photos, alumni news, comments, and inquiries at the following address:

Dana WoolleyAgricultural and Biosystems Engineering Iowa State University4306C Elings HallAmes, IA 50011

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Contents

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ABE by the Numbers .................................................................................4Research Focus Areas ................................................................................6Undergraduate Program Highlights .........................................................8Senior Capstone Projects........................................................................10Graduate Program Highlights ................................................................12Doctoral Dissertations .............................................................................13Awards and Honors .................................................................................14Quantitative Departmental Data ............................................................15Biorenewables Complex .........................................................................16Construction Calendar ............................................................................17Alumni Highlights ....................................................................................19External Advisory Council .......................................................................20Staff ..........................................................................................................21 Faculty ......................................................................................................22Retirements ..............................................................................................28Adjunct Faculty and Collaborators.........................................................29Publications ..............................................................................................30Donors ......................................................................................................33

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ABE by the Numbers

Nationally ranked U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” rankings place our Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering undergraduate and graduate degree programs

at fourth among national and public universities.

100,000 sq ftElings Hall and Sukup Hall provide more than 100,000 square feet of modern research labs, classrooms, student spaces and offices offering a state-of-the-art learning and innovation environment.

9.8 MillionFor the third straight year, our Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering department ranks first in research and development spending among the nation’s agricultural and biosystems engineering departments at public universities.

98 PercentThe career prospect for our students looks bright with nearly 100% placement six months after graduating.

734Our Fall 2013 undergraduate and graduate enrollment reached 734 students as we continue to expand our program. • 215 Agricultural Systems Technology• 190 Industrial Technology• 175 Agricultural Engineering• 80 Biological Systems Engineering • 74 graduate students

153 SeatsWith this many seats in the university auditorium, not only will our students benefit from the new space, but students from many different majors will appreciate the space designed with lecture and break-out study groups in mind.

75 PercentA waste management plan will be in place throughout construction to ensure that a minimum of 75% of construction debris will be recycled or salvaged.

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Advanced Machinery Engineering and Manufacturing SystemsThe Advanced Machinery Engineering and Manufacturing Systems research group is dedicated to engineering new technologies and systems which enhance the productivity, efficiency, and performance of advanced machinery and manufacturing systems. Key areas of research and outreach include advanced machine design, machinery automation and robotics, sensor development, machinery and manufacturing system modeling, embedded systems, and precision technologies for production agriculture. Faculty Lead: Brian StewardResearch Project Highlight: The ISU Farm Energy project is measuring tractor fuel consumption during field operations using on-board instrumentation. Baseline fuel consumption for selected tillage, planting, and other field operations is being measured along with specific treatment comparisons using different gear/throttle settings, tillage depths, travel speeds, and tire inflations. Information is used for energy management programs with farmers and industry. In addition, numerous projects have been funded by industry to develop technologies that are making an impact on agricultural machinery and more broadly on agricultural production. Work is on-going in precision agriculture; biomass harvesting, storage, and transport; field automation; and specialty crop harvesting.

Animal Production Systems EngineeringThe Animal Production Systems Engineering research focus area is devoted to ensuring sustainable development of livestock and poultry industries and economic prosperity at state, national and global levels, and improving quality of life for rural communities. This group strives to serve stakeholders through student learning, mission-oriented research, and extension services. Current research and extension programs focus on air quality issues related to animal production, animal behavior and welfare, animal housing and environment control, and animal manure/nutrient management.Faculty Lead: Steve HoffResearch Project Highlight: Projects include the evaluation of transportation conditions on performance of weaned and feeder pigs using a combination of data supplied by industry and information collected during transport as well as wind tunnel tests to evaluate the air flow and environment within trucks carrying pigs distances over 500 miles. Other projects include evaluating infiltration rates of swine housing systems and the development of a functional performance test for swine housing systems. Work is on-going, with three additional partner institutions, to determine the root-cause of foaming in swine housing deep-pit manure storage systems. A multi-institution/disciplinary project has been on-going that evaluates three egg production systems with regards to animal welfare, environmental impact, egg quality and safety, economics and worker ergonomics.

Biological and Process Engineering and TechnologyThe Biological and Process Engineering and Technology group is dedicated to the study and engineering of a wide array of biological systems and processing technologies. Research spans from biomass pretreatment to sensor development, from life-cycle analysis to novel processing techniques, from food-safety to fermentation modeling, and from grain quality to bio-nanotechnology. In addition, much of our current work addresses critical needs within the developing bioeconomy. Faculty Lead: Charlie HurburghResearch Project Highlight: Projects included hermetic storage of corn seed in the presence of weevils; hermetic storage of grain for small holder farmers; development of soy based biorenewable planting pots; defining challenges and opportunities of novel production systems for biorenewable chemicals; optimizing biomass pretreatment and techno-economic analysis of cellulosic bioprocessing operations; development of nano-enabled apertureless spectroscopic imaging that generates nanometer-scale 3-D images of plant cell walls.; optimization of calibration resources for near infrared spectroscopy; creation of a checklist for food safety compliance by grain handling and processing industries; and response to drought-driven aflatoxin threats in corn.

Occupational Safety EngineeringThe Occupational Safety Engineering research team recognizes that the health and safety of populations are socially and economically important to Iowa, the nation, and the world. This group’s diverse talents and interests are engaged in the singular goal of zero injuries. They teach, conduct research and provide extensive outreach activities covering injury and loss prevention tools, behaviors, and strategies.Faculty Lead: Charles SchwabResearch Project Highlight: Pre-Professional Perceptions of Safety and Quality Concerns in Agricultural Work Environments (funded by the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center) examined the connection agricultural undergraduates perceived between safety and quality management in an agricultural environment. The findings provide the basis for additional investigation on quality as a positive driving force to worker safety. A second project piloted stand-alone teaching modules to introduce College of Agriculture and Life Sciences undergraduates in animal science, agronomy, and agricultural education and studies to agricultural safety concepts. The project, funded by a Miller Teaching Fellowship Grant, provides pilot data to guide further development of agricultural safety curriculum for university students and agricultural workers.


Research Focus Areas

Land and Water Resources EngineeringThe Land and Water Resources Engineering research team develops engineered solutions and best management practices that protect and conserve soil and water resources. The group teaches, conducts research and provides extension services on topics such as water quality and pollution control, hydrology and drainage, and remote sensing and modeling.Faculty Lead: Amy KaleitaResearch Project Highlight: Persistence and Transport of Veterinary Antibiotics and Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Midwestern Farming Systems. USDA-NIFA AFRI Renewable Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment (RENRE): Soil, Air, and Water Processes in Agroecosystems. The specific objectives are to determine the losses of antibiotics from manured fields in runoff water, tile drainage and water leaching to groundwater; determine the concurrent losses of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic-resistance genes from manured fields in runoff water, tile drainage and water leaching to groundwater; and evaluate and improve the capabilities of the Root Zone Water Quality Model to predict losses of antibiotics. The plan to accomplish the goal includes plot- and catchment-scale experiments with different manure sources and management practices to measure the fate and transport of antibiotics, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and antibiotic-resistant genes and supporting experiments to help parameterize the model.

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Matt Helmers,

Associate Chair for Research and Extension

Letter from the Associate Chair for Teaching, D. Raj Raman:

2013 was a banner year for ABE teaching programs. The department broke through the 700 mark for total undergraduate students, an amazing milestone. Our teaching highlights over the past year include: adoption of blended learning models in an increasing number of courses; revision of a long-standing numerical methods course; development of a new continuous improvement process by the engineering curriculum committee that allows for better tracking and easier reporting for accreditation purposes; creation of a freshman engineering problem solving course specifically for ABE students; and the addition of a highly qualified engineer with decades of industrial experience to teach the engineering capstone courses.

In blended learning models, faculty do more than just lecture. Many of our faculty have been doing more than just lecturing in our classes for years, but in blended learning models, they are more intentional about this, and typically leverage the use of technology. For example, in ABE 316 Numerical Methods, students viewed video lectures prior to class. When in the classroom, students worked on MATLAB VBA and Simulink programs with instructors serving in a mentor role rather than spending class time lecturing. Challenges with our experiences in 316 led us to take a slightly different blended approach in the spring 2014 offering of ABE 160, the freshman problem solving class for our engineering students. Instead of having students watch a video prior to coming to class, each student in ABE 160 watched the video during class with their own set of headphones. Students could watch the videos at whatever speed they wanted, work through the tasks and better understand the videos during class time with instructors present. Student performance, particularly in the programming portion of ABE 160, was far higher than in prior,

normal course offerings. We will take a similar approach in the numerical methods classes for 2015.

Other major revisions were made to the instruction of numerical methods of teaching class that the department had been offering for well over a decade. To more effectively give students exposure to modern engineering methods, the course shifted its focus to using MATLAB and Simulink for the simulation of dynamic systems. The course also incorporated a five-week section on the principles underlying, and the details on the usage of and interpretation of, data coming from the built-in solver capabilities in Microsoft Excel. This section also included additional VBA programming, which students see as freshman but which we in the department feel is important to reemphasize in a student’s junior year. Student response to the new class was highly positive with many of

them indicating that they more clearly understood the relevance of mathematics in their practice engineer’s exam thanks to the class.

ABE has always been dedicated to the idea of hands on, problem oriented, student learning. At the senior level this includes a capstone experience for both our technology and engineering students. Last year, the department hired Mr. Norman Muzzy who had a distinguished career at John Deere as a design engineer. Muzzy has been leading the engineering capstone classes. Not only has he provided leadership in this area, but Muzzy has been a driving force behind new efforts to make available to students the fantastic fabrication facilities that we now have in Sukup Hall. Muzzy has created a proposal to develop what we are tentatively calling the ABE Maker Space, a place that will allow our creative students to make their visions into reality.


Undergraduate Highlights

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Class Highlights

Undergraduate Programs:

Agricultural EngineeringBiological Systems EngineeringAgricultural Systems TechnologyIndustrial Technology


Spring 2013Agricultural Systems Technology and Industrial Technology Projects

Receiver Testing - John Deere ISG Ryan Goodale, Ryan Kaveney, Christian Olson, Marc RiversGrain Dust Explosion Chamber - Berkly Ag Daniel Dawson, Reed Dietz, Drew Johnston, Randy MoellerBio-Plastics - WNA Inc. Travis Hansen, Gary HighOptRx Guard - Ag Leader Jim Begley, Dan Jones, Curtis Morrical, Devin SchroderPneumatic Conveyor Optimization - General Mills Jeff Mitchell, Brian Richers, Adam SchillingModel Crating Design Team - Polaris Industries, Inc. Holly Davis, Gustavo Folhadella, Kelly Graham, Gary HarwardCab Dust Control - John Deere Ryan Cronbaugh, Colton Lacina, Brian McEvoy, Emily McMainsProduction Line Safety - Croell RediMix Alec Schaufenbuel, Shane Small, Anthony ZarnErgo Improvement: Palletizing - Burke Corp Makuac Akol, Brant Archer, Benjamin Hayford, Josh RoodaReal-Time Plant Population Sensor - Stuart Birrell Derek Anderson, Garrett Barker, Tyler Krug, Aaron LorchClean the Air - Key Coop Jake Behrens, Tadd Bergan, Julio Ramirez, Mitchell SteffesAssembly Line Layout - Quality Manufacturing Shawn Fagen, Jennifer Plambeck, Blake Symons, Joshua TiedmanTest Stand Modifications - DanFoss Lance Flathers, Robert Furlow, Adrian Ramirez, Adam VitzthumGrit Blast Recovery - Fisher Andrew Buendia, Sean Grennan, Alex Koch, Andrew PeersConnector Seal Failure - Ag Leader Michael Butler, Chris Hilligas

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Projects

Vermeer T1255 III Cab Suspension Design - Vermeer William Honeyman, Aaron Nissen, Greg Ryan, Dennis WilliamsCombine Grain Tank Unloading Flow Rate Sensor Zach Byrnes, Deborah Metz, Tyler Burhenn, Tyler PetzenhauserWetland Restoration - I&S Group Sam Powell, Julia ReimanUnloading System Cleanout for Case IH Mid-Range Combine Brett GutknechtExtracting Glycerin from Biodiesel Processor Output Shaowei Ding, Bo-ra KimHavoc - Ag Leader Marc Benning, Celia Clause, Alex Hartogh, Kurt TownsendCleaning Shoe Distribution Sensing - John Deere Ryan Gent, Matt Hansen, Thomas McConohy, Andrew Peterson

Senior Capstone Projects

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Fall 2013Agricultural Systems Technology and Industrial Technology Projects

Team ASAP - Ag Leader Technology Alec Amundson, Sam Jacobson, Pat RasmussenJackson Connection - AGCO Kyle Bangston, Bruce Cox, Coady MobleyFear The Unknown - Bob Harris Enterprises Kelsey Groff, Taylor Musselman, Ryan Nostvick, Kenny RiesenbergHole Hog - EFCO Christian Lien, Cody Morris, John Puffett, Ethan ToddLand Plane - Van Wall Implement Cody Miller, Trenton Muller, Jeffery Schott, Hunter SpringerTeam Kreg - Kreg Tools Joe Ripperger, Greg Steinkamp, Brad WilliamsBookstore Security - University Book Store Bart Harris, Elroy Jordan Jr., Joel McKenna, Paul Nahnsen

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Projects

Hermetic Seal for Postcosecha Silos Randall Haylock, Ellen FranzenburgMASA Extrusion Mandy Homan, Molly Sanders, Jordan Foley, Holly WrageLawn Mower Controls for Person with Disabilities Kristine Kohlhaas, Matt VillhauerPressurized Biogas for cooking in Nicaragua Kelsey Regan, Linda GeigerHavoc - Ag Leader Kurt Townsend, Marc Benning, Celia Clause, Alex HartoghSqueeze Belt Conveyor Josh Weitl, Zac Schmitt


Graduate HighlightsGrad student works to revolutionize grain storage, eliminate insecticides

Maize is a chief source of nutrition for about 900 million of the world’s poorest consumers and about one-third of all malnourished children, but poor grain storage can cut the amount of available maize in half. That’s why Denis Bbosa is at Iowa State studying new methods of safely storing grains.

Bbosa, a graduate assistant for research in agricultural and biosystems engineering, came from Uganda to get his master’s degree at Iowa State and began studying grain storage with his adviser, Tom Brumm, associate professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering.

Bbosa, who earned his bachelor’s degree from Makerere University in Uganda, is working with Brumm to reduce grain storage losses caused by insects called maize weevils in Africa.

The project developed when Carl Bern, professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering, saw the amount of grain loss in Tanzania and changed his research focus to hermetic grain storage, a form of airtight storage commonly used in developing nations.

“The idea is that if you deprive insects of oxygen in stored grain, they die, thus reducing or eliminating the loss of grain,” said Brumm.

Current storage in Sub-Saharan African countries can result in up to 50 percent grain loss in some cases, which is often the difference between having extra grain to sell and going hungry, he added.Bbosa has been raising weevils to test hermetic storage, and the group is now ready to move the research to a larger scale.

Using six 55-gallon barrels, three will be open to the atmosphere with screens on top to avoid weevils escaping and allowing oxygen flow, and three will be sealed until the oxygen level drops below 4 percent, at which weevils cannot survive.

“With hermetic storage, we try to create an environment whereby the weevils will assume all the oxygen that is in the barrel,” explained Bbosa. “At the end of the day when they use up the oxygen, they have to die.”

Hermetic storage comes with more advantages than just killing off weevils: it also keeps rodents out of the storage structures, saves seeds for use during future growing seasons and eliminates the need for insecticides, which can be too costly for many farmers.

Bbosa said this method is a more cost-effective solution to grain storage. The airtight metal or plastic structures can last more than 20 years, compared to plastic bags that only last about two or three years.

While the focus is currently on helping subsistence farmers in Africa, Bbosa believes all farmers can start using this method and reduce use of insecticides worldwide. “It becomes environmentally friendly to the consumer because no chemicals have been used to preserve the grains,” he said.

Bbosa’s group is also looking at an alternative method to eliminate the weevils. They blend corn and amaranth—a small grain—to fill all the space within the stored corn.

“By filling the interspaces between the corn kernels,” Bbosa said, “we assume that it eliminates the movement of maize weevils so they can’t get to a breeding spot or the kernels. Automatically they will die because they will not have access to food.”

The amaranth for his project is provided by Mark and Marcy Jones, farmers from Oshkosh, Nebraska. When the research team initially contacted the Joneses to buy the grain, the couple decided to donate their own because they liked the research.

Once Bbosa finishes the research here, he will visit another country in Africa to conduct the same research and confirm his results. He says he hopes it will be ready for use by farmers in the next three years.

The project is funded by Sukup Manufacturing Company, and Bbosa said his research group is very thankful for the company’s support. “This project is expected to reduce the number of hungry people in developing countries.”


Peggy Boylan-Ashraf (Major Professor: Steve Freeman)A new paradigm in teaching large engineering mechanics courses

Nanning Cao (Major Professor: Charles Hurburgh)Calibration optimization and efficiency in near infrared spectroscopy

Joshua Claypool (Major Professor: Raj Raman)Development, validation, and use of a spreadsheet-based tool for early-stage technoeconomic evaluation of industrial biotechnologies

Ben Covington (Major Professor: Matt Darr)Assessment of utilization and downtime of a commercial level multi-pass corn stover harvesting systems

Ian Dielschneider (Major Professor: Carl Bern)Non-thesis

Ryan Goeken (Major Professor: Matt Helmers)Effects of perennial and cover crops on hydrology in Iowa

Slobodan Gutesa (Major Professor: Matt Darr)Using GIS and intelligent transportation tools for biomass supply chain modeling and cost assessment

Byron Manternach (Major Professor: Stuart Birrell)Development of a corn stover yield monitor

Kevin Muell (Major Professor: Stuart Birrell)Development of a specialty crop harvester and separation system

Ahad Mujeeb (Major Professor: Steve Freeman)Non-thesis

Daniel Murray (Major Professor: Stuart Birrell) Real time variable rate stover collection control system on a single pass dual stream biomass harvester controlling for erosion and organic matter

Akash Nakarmi (Major Professor: Lie Tang)Automated inter-plant spacing sensing of corn plant seedlings and quantification of laying hen behaviors using 3D computer vision

Jessica Riedl (Major Professor: David Grewell)Process optimization: Ultrasonic welding of coextruded polymer film

Ajay Shah (Major Professor: Matt Darr)Techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment of the corn stover biomass feedstock supply chain system for a Midwest-based first-generation cellulosic biorefinery

Xuyong Tu (Major Professor: Lie Tang) Robust navigation control and headland turning optimization of agricultural vehicles

Qi Wang (Major Professor: Chenxu Yu)Raman spectroscopic characterization and analysis of agriculatural and biological systems

Weitao Zhang (Major Professor: Kurt Rosentrater)Analysis of properties to Distillers Dried Grainswith Solubles (DDGS) and using destoner and low moisture anhydrous ammonia (LMAA) to utilize DDGS

Patrick Woolcock (Major Professors: Robert Brown and Jacek Koziel)Development and application of a rapid sampling technique for identification and quantification of compounds in high temperatute process gas streams produced from biomass gasification and pyrolysis

Doctoral Dissertations

Industrial and Agricultural Technology - Manufacturing Technology, Occupational Safety, Industrial Systems Management, Agricultural Systems Technology, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Graduate Programs:Agricultural Engineering - Advanced Machinery Engineering and Manufacturing Systems, Animal Production Systems Engineering, Biological and Process Systems Engineering, Land and Water Resources Engineering, Occupational Safety Engineering


Awards and HonorsNamed Faculty Positions

Matthew Helmers – Dean’s Professorship: College of Agriculture and Life SciencesManjit Misra – Seed Science Endowed ChairHongwei Xin – Endowed Professorship: Iowa Egg Council

Tenure

Matthew Darr

Faculty Awards

Matthew Darr – A.W. Farrall Young Educator Award: ASABEMatthew Helmers – Dean’s Citation for Extraordinary Contributions: College of Agriculture and Life SciencesMatthew Helmers – Blue Ribbon Award: ASABEAmy Kaleita – Gilbreth Lectureship: National Academy of EngineeringGretchen Mosher – Miller Faculty Fellow: Iowa State UniversityCharles Schwab – Outstanding Reviewer: ASABEMichelle Soupir – Early Achievement in Research Award: College of Agriculture and Life SciencesBrian Steward – Mid-Career Achievement in Research Award: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Staff Awards

Mark Hanna – Oustanding Reviewer: ASABEDevin Maurer – Award for Best Paper in Engineering/Technology: Archer Daniels MidlandAnn Staudt – Blue Ribbon Award: ASABE


Scholarly Outputs 2012 201376 65 Peer reviewed journal papers appearing in print33 19 Peer reviewed journal papers accepted and to be published65 60 Journal papers in review73 58 Conference papers appearing in print6 6 Book chapters appearing in print0 0 Book appearing in print3 4 Patent issued51 45 Annual research reports completed and submitted63 57 Plenary, invited, or keynote lectures given11 12 Professional societies in which faculty members are a Fellow21 17 Journals with faculty serving as editor, associate editor, or editorial board member21 10 Conferences for which faculty had a leadership or organizational role

Grants (currently under review, or submitted and rejected) 2012 2013192 214 Number of distinct supporting entities/programs$87,905,608 $67,493,377 Total funds on which faculty are PI or co-PI$17,264,271 $20,135,611 Funds allocated to faculty work

Educational Accomplishments 2012 201316.7 16.6 Total Teaching Commitment (hours/week/semester)7449 8205 Total Student Credit Hours3.84 3.97 Weighted Average Performance10 14 Number of postdocs supervised60 56 Number of PhD students supervised57 66 Number of MS students supervised190 178 Number of undergraduate students supervised (direct and indirect)

Extension Accomplishments

2012 Number of Events Total Attendees 47 2,265 educational workshops/programs172 14,386 extension talks delivered

2013Number of Events Total Attendees 55 3,602 educational workshops/programs175 11,622 extension talks delivered

2012 2013 12 27 Fact sheets developed28,252 29,668 Fact sheets downloaded24 21 Extension programs tied to research grants109 100 Popular press placements (e.g., radio interviews, magazine articles) 98 87 Distinct stakeholder groups served73 72 Distinct programs led118,405 44,621 Number of views of websites, podcasts, and similar

Administrative & Service Efforts

2012 201348.3 59.5 Total FTE of P&S staff supervised 3.25 7 Number of Merit staff supervised78 69 Number of significant cross-departmental or interdisciplinary cooperative programming efforts in which active51 63 Number of supporting entities and stakeholder groups which are strategic partners30 39 Number of international work-related trips this calendar year

Quantitative Departmental Data


Biorenewables Complex

The construction crew working on the new ABE complex left out one of the last structural support beams for students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to sign before going into place to create the building’s penthouse. The occasion was marked with speeches, competitions, and reunions.


Construction Calendar

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April 2013 May 2013 June 2013


July 2013 August 2013 September 2013

October 2013 November 2013 December 2013

Construction Calendar cont.


Alumni HighlightsABE has a long-standing reputation for combining creativity, innovation, and collaboration to solve important problems and introduce key innovations that have changed our world. Our reputation is multiplied by alumni who hold leadership positions in businesses, laboratories, and organizations around the world.

Bret Euken

BS, Agricultural Engineering - 2007Process Water Recovery Supervisor for the Grain Processing Corporation in Muscatine, IA

Why did you choose ISU?I knew I wanted to study engineering, and I knew that ISU had a great engineering school. Plus, I grew up on a farm and loved seeing and understanding how things worked. This naturally led me to study agricultural engineering.

When did you first start working for Grain Processing Corporation (GPC)?I first found them at the engineering career fair in the fall of 2006. I started working for GPC

right out of college. I currently manage the process water recovery department.

What is the process water recovery department responsible for?The process water recovery department is responsible for monitoring water quality going to the Mississippi river from the GPC Muscatine plant and operating the process water recovery water treatment facility.

Where do you apply your engineering background in the workplace?As process water recovery supervisor, I use water balances daily in figuring out how best to divert flows to different equipment within the process water recovery water treatment facility. I also use engineering economics, physics, heat and mass transfer and unit conversions on a regular basis.

Original interview by Eric Debner

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External Advisory CouncilLarry Buss 1

Chief – Hydrologic Engineering BranchIowa Army Corps of EngineersTerm expires: 2013; Renewal: 2014

Jennifer Cox 2

Project EngineerBiologic Manufacturing Sciences & Commercialization, Merck-BoulderTerm expires: 2015; Renewal: 2015

James DeBerg 3

Safety ManagerCargill Meat SolutionsTerm expires: 2016; Renewal: 2016

Rich Degner 4

Executive DirectorIowa Pork Producers AssociationTerm expires: 2014; Renewal: 2015

Ron Farrington 5

Director of EngineeringAg Leader TechnologyTerm expires: 2015; Renewal: 2015

Eric Fisher 6

Director of OperationsAGCO CorporationTerm expires: 2015; Renewal: 2015

Mark Garrison 7

Environmental Engineer USDA-NRCSTerm expires: 2016; Renewal: 2016

Jamie Harpenau 8

Quality Assurance ManagerHewlett PackardTerm expires: 2016; Renewal: 2016

Steve Haverly 9

Director of Manufacturing – Forage SolutionsVermeer CorporationTerm expired: 2015; Renewal: 2015

Joshua Jacobson 10

Risk Management DirectorArchitectural Wall Systems Co.Term expires: 2016; Renewal: 2016

Gerald Kinney 11

Supervisor, Production SupportJohn Deere Waterloo WorksTerm expires: 2016; Renewal: 2016

Craig Klocke 12

Director, N.A. Tech. Center Propel ProductsDanfossTerm expires: 2015; Renewal: 2015

Jim Korslund 13

Program Manager (Global)General Mills, EngineeringTerm expires: 2016; Renewal: 2016

Bob Loyd 14

President and CEOClipper Windpower LLCTerm expires: 2013; Renewal: 2014

Mark McKee 15

Operational Excellence LeadHoneywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, Inc.Term expires: 2013; Renewal: 2013

B. John Pieper 16

Stover Feedstock Workstream LeaderDuPont PioneerTerm expires: 2012; Renewal: 2013

Wendell Saunders 17

VP Strategic Sourcing and External QualityTurbine Fuel Technologies (Retired)Term expires: 2015; Renewal: 2016

Gary Schueller 18

Hauling Products, Chief EngineerCaterpillar Global MiningTerm expires: 2014; Renewal: 2014

Kevin Vinchattle 19

CEO/EDIowa Poultry AssociationIowa Egg CouncilTerm expires: 2015; Renewal: 2015

Kelsey Vincent EricksonNot Pictured

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StaffBusiness Office Personnel

Sylvia Anderson - Program Assistant Kristine Bell - ClerkSusana Bucklin - Administrative Specialist*Jennifer Grouwinkel - AccountantRuss Hoffman - Teaching Lab CoordinatorAlan Kuuttila - Systems Support SpecialistLisa Lajoie - Grant CoordinatorMaryAnn Moore - Program CoordinatorKathy Walker - Graphic Designer, Midwest Plan Service*Dana Woolley - Communications Specialist

Student Services Personnel

Lindsay Diers - Academic Adviser, Engineering*Tamara Kerns - Academic Adviser, Industrial TechnologyJenny Macken - Academic Adviser, Agricultural Systems Technology

Research and Extension Personnel

Carol Brown - Communications Specialist, Iowa Learning FarmConnie Cannon - Program CoordinatorNanning Cao - Research Associate, Post Doctoral CandidateBrian Gelder - Associate ScientistNatasha Hoover - Research AssociateElizabeth Juchems - Extension Program SpecialistJohn Just - Engineer DesignerAmit Khanchi - Research Associate, Post Doctoral CandidateLeigh Ann Long - Research AssociateDevin Maurer - Research AssociateRobert McNaull - Program CoordinatorTyler Mixson - Analyst/ProgrammerMelissa Montalbo-Lomboy - Research Associate, Post Doctoral CandidateEric Britt Moore - Extension Program SpecialistChristopher Murphy - Teaching Lab CoordinatorAkash Nakarmi - Ressearch Associate, Post Doctoral CandidateCarl Pederson - Agricultural SpecialistLevi Powell - Engineering DesignerSarah Rahn - Program AssistantGlen Rippke - Agricultural SpecialistBrittany Schon - Research AssociateDana Schweitzer - Program CoordinatorTim Shepherd - Assistant ScientistJunsu Shin - Engineering DesignerAnn Staudt - Program CoordinatorNathan Stevenson - Extension Program SpecialistBailey Sullivan - Research Associate, Post Doctoral CandidateEdson Vendrusculo - Research Associate, Post Doctoral CandidateDavid Webber - Research Associate, Post Doctoral CandidateKeith Webster - Agricultural SpecialistChris Witte - Research AssociateYang Zhao - Research Associate, Post Doctoral Candidate *New Hire


FacultyDaniel AndersenAssistant Professor

Dr. Andersen’s research interests are in the areas of manure management and water quality. Specifically the areas of manure treatment and nutrient management planning, field and farm scale soil and water quality monitoring and modeling, and economic evaluations of agricultural waste management alternatives.

Education: Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering, Iowa State University, 2012; M.S. Agricultural Engineering, Iowa State University, 2008; B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin – Platteville, 2006.

Jacqulyn BaughmanLecturer

Dr. Baughman’s research focuses on manufacturing systems, sustainable manufacturing, and student professional development. She has taught TSM 310 Total Quality Improvement, TSM 440 Cellular Lean Manufacturing Systems, TSM 444 Facility Planning. Education: Ph.D.

Industrial and Agricultural Technology & Biorenewable Resources and Technology, Iowa State University, 2012; MBA Keller Graduate School of Management, 1997; B.S. Metallurgical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1989.

Carl BernUniversity Professor

Dr. Bern’s research focuses on storage of corn, edible beans, soybeans, distillers grains, and biorenewables including corn cobs and corn stover. Current projects involve storage of corn and edible beans on subsistence farms, drying corn cobs and corn stover, and preserving wet distillers grain during storage.

Education: Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering, Iowa State University, 1973; M.S. Agricultural Engineering, University of Nebraska, 1964; B.S. Agricultural Engineering, University of Nebraska, 1963.

Stuart BirrellAssociate Professor

Dr. Birrell’s research areas are concentrated in two areas; (1) the development of sensors and controls that can be applied in advanced machinery control and in precision agriculture, and (2) harvest technologies and biomass harvesting and logistics. Education: Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering, 1995, University of Illinois;

M.S. Agricultural Engineering, 1987, University of Illinois; B.S. Agricultural Engineering, University of Natal, South Africa, 1984.

Thomas BrummAssociate Professor

Dr. Brumm’s research focuses on: student learning and student success; developing storage systems to reduce post-harvest losses in developing countries; and biorefinery feedstocks, products and processes. He oversees the online learning programs for the colleges of Engineering and Liberal Arts & Sciences.

Education: Ph.D. Agricultural Engineeirng, Chemical Engineering minor, Iowa State University, 1990; M.S. Agricultural Engineering, Purdue University, 1980; B.S. Agricultural Engineering, Iowa State University, 1979.

Matthew DarrAssociate Professor

Dr. Darr’s research program focuses on the use of embedded systems and advanced instrumentation to enhance the efficiency, productivity, and control capacity of agricultural systems including those for food, fiber, and energy production. Education: Ph.D. Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering, The Ohio

State University, 2007; M.S. Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky, 2004; B.S. Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering, The Ohio State University, 2002.


FacultySteven FreemanProfessor

Dr. Freeman’s safety research agenda is to improve the safety and welfare of rural populations and workers across all industries. His scholarship of teaching and learning agenda is to improve the learning experiences for students in technology and engineering programs. Education: Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering,

Purdue University, 1993; M.S. Agricultural Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1990; B.S. Agricultural Engineering, Colorado State University, 1988.

Thomas GlanvilleProfessor

The mission of Dr. Glanville’s research program is to develop e n v i r o n m e n t a l monitoring techniques and pollution prevention practices that meet the needs of industry, agriculture, communities, and environmental agencies. Education: Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Iowa State University,

1987; M.S. Civil Engineering, Iowa State University, 1975; B.S. Engineering Operations, Iowa State University, 1972.

David GrewellAssociate Professor

Dr. Grewell’s research group focuses on developing soy and corn-based protein plastics as well as developing and characterizing processing techniques. The ultimate goal of this work is the adoption of these materials into a wide range of applications. Education: Ph.D. Industrial, Welding and

Systems Engineering, The Ohio State University, 2005; M.S. Industrial, Welding and Systems Engineering, The Ohio State University, 2002; B.S. Industrial, Welding and Systems Engineering, The Ohio State University, 1989.

Mark HannaExtension Agricultural Engineer

Agriculture must continually find a balance between productivity and environmental sustainability. Mechanized field equipment operations can help or hinder these objectives. Dr. Hanna’s research focuses on developing ways for field equipment to enhance productivity and environmental stewardship

as machinery interacts with crops and soils. Education: Ph.D. Agricultural Engr., Iowa State University, 1991; M.S. Agricultural Engr., Iowa State University, 1975; B.S. Agricultural Engr., Iowa State University, 1973.

Jay HarmonProfessor

Dr. Harmon’s area of specialization is swine production systems. His focus is on ventilation, heating, cooling energy conservation, animal transportation and animal welfare. Education: Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering, Virginia Tech, 1989; M.S. Agricultural Engineering, University of Minnesota,

1986; B.S. Agricultural Engineering, Purdue University, 1984. He is a licensed engineer.

Matthew HelmersAssociate Chair for Research and Extension/Dean’s

Professor in CALSDr. Helmers’ research interests are in the areas of water management and water quality, specifically non-point source pollution, drainage, in-field performance of vegetative filters, and the impact of crop and animal production systems on Iowa’s water resources. Education: Ph.D. Interdepartmental

Area of Engineering, Specialization: Ag & Biosystems Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2003; M.S. Civil Engineering, Virginia Tech, 1997; B.S. Civil Engineering, Iowa State University, 1995.


FacultySteven HoffProfessor

Dr. Hoff’s research includes evaluation of and design conditions for efficient and sustainable animal production systems, sensor development, controller development and air emission measurement and mitigation technologies for animal production systems. Education: Ph.D. Agricultural Engr.,

University of Minnesota, 1990; M.S. Agricultural Engr., University of Minnesota, 1987; B.S. Agricultural Engr., University of Minnesota, 1985; B.S. Agricultural Engr. Tech, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 1983.

Charles HurburghProfessor

Dr. Hurburgh manages the Iowa Grain Quality Initiative. Research interests include physical and chemical properties of biological materials, chemical and electronic instrumentation, near- infrared reflectance analytical systems, and food safety/quality management systems. Education: Ph.D.

Agricultural Engineering, Iowa State University, 1981; M.S. Agricultural Engineering, Iowa State University, 1980; B.S. Agricultural Engineering, Iowa State University, 1973.

Amy KaleitaAssociate Professor

Dr. Kaleita’s research focuses on information technology for precision conservation. Primary interests are remote sensing, crop and hydrologic modeling, precision farming, and advanced analytical methods for understanding the influence of spatiotemporally variable soil and hydrologic properties. Education:

Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2003; M.S. Civil Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1999; B.S. Agricultural Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 1997.

Ramesh KanwarC.F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor

Dr. Kanwar’s research interests are in the areas of irrigation, drainage, groundwater quality, animal waste management, water table management, sustainable agricultural production systems and modeling of hydrologic systems. Education: Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering, Iowa State University,

1981; M.S. Agricultural Engineering, G.B. Pant University Ag & Tech, India, 1975; B.S. Agricultural Engineering, Pb Agricultural University, India, 1969.

Nir KerenAssociate Professor

Dr. Keren’s research interests fall into two broad categories: behavioral safety and harnessing incident databases to enhance loss prevention. Education: Ph.D. I n t e r d i s c i p l i n a r y Engineering (Chemical Engineering Dept.) Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center, Texas A&M University, 2003;

M.S. Management and Safety Engineering, Ben Gurion University, Israel, 1998; B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Ben Gurion University, Israel, 1990.

Jacek KozielAssociate Professor

Dr. Koziel’s research team works on the following main focus areas: air quality measurements and mitigation, novel methods for odor characterization and mitigation, biotechnology, and chemical analysis of biofuels. Education: Ph.D. Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, 1998; M.S.

Environmental Quality Engineering, University of Alaska Anchorage, 1993; B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland, 1989.


FacultyJustin McGillLecturer

Justin McGill’s research focuses on advanced machinery engineering and manufacturing systems. He has taught the following courses: TSM 363 Electricity and Electronics for Agriculture and Industry, TSM 322 Preservation of Grain Quality, and TSM 115 Solving Technology Problems.

Education: B.S. Agricultural Systems Technology, Iowa State University, 2002; M.S. Agricultural Systems Management, Purdue University, 2004.

Steven MickelsonCharles R. & Jane F. Olsen Professor of Engineering/

Department ChairDr. Mickelson’s research focuses on the evaluation of agricultural best management practices for determining their effectiveness in reducing chemical and soil losses to surface water bodies. Projects focus on vegetative buffer strips to improve water quality in surface runoff from row crop fields,

cattle grazed paddocks, and composting pads. Education: Ph.D. Agricultural Engr., Iowa State University, 1991; M.S. Agricultural Engr., Iowa State University, 1984; B.S. Agricultural Engr., Iowa State University, 1982.

Manjit MisraProfessor

Dr. Misra’s research focuses on the development and application of new and emerging technologies (ultrasound, computer vision, microelectronics and molecular techniques etc.) for quality evaluation of biological products. Education: Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, 1978; M.S.

Agricultural Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, 1973; B.S. Agricultural Engineering, Orissa University of Agricultural Technology, Orissa, India, 1971.

Gretchen MosherAssistant Professor

Dr. Mosher has two main research goals. The first is food system safety, particularly as it relates to agricultural commodity crops and decision-making patterns in food and agricultural systems. The second focus area examines how quality processes in grain handling interact with other business and regulatory goals.

Education: Ph.D. Industrial & Agricultural Technology, Iowa State University, 2011; M.S. Family & Consumer Sciences Education and Studies, Iowa State University, 2002; B.S. Food Science, Iowa State University, 1996.

Norman MuzzyLecturer

Norm Muzzy joined the department in the Fall of 2013. His teaching focus is the AE/BSE 415 Engineering Design I and AE/BSE 416 Engineering Design II, as well as the AE/BSE 218 Project Management & Design course. His interests include row crop and broad acre farming, machine design, rapid prototyping and

development, creativity and innovation. He is a registered professional engineer in Mechanical Engineering in the State of Iowa. Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1978.

D. Raj RamanProfessor/Associate Department Chair for Teaching

Dr. Raman’s research is in the area of technoeconomic analysis (TEA) of novel bioprocesses, and he and his students perform early-stage TEA for CBiRC, the NSF Engineering Research Center for Biorenewable Chemicals, where he is also Director of University Education Programs. He teaches undergraduate engineering courses and

chairs the curriculum committee overseeing the A E and BSE degree programs. Education: Ph.D. Biological Engineering, Cornell University, 1994; B.S. Electrical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1986.


FacultyKurt RosentraterExecutive Director of the Distillers Grains Technology

Council/ Assistant ProfessorDr. Rosentrater’s research focuses on utilization of biofuel co-products, development of value-added products and processes, sustainability of biorenewable resources, improvements in processing efficiencies, techno-economic modeling, and life cycle assessment. Education: Ph.D.

Agricultural Engineering, Iowa State University, 2001; M.S. Agricultural Engineering, Iowa State University, 1996; B.S. Agricultural Engineering, Iowa State University, 1994.

James ShahanAdjunct Associate Professor

Professor Shahan’s primary focus is on the use of current computer technology pertaining to engineering design. He teaches the following courses: AE/BSE 170 Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Design, AE 271 Introduction to Parametric Solid Modeling, AE 272 Parametric Part Assemblies and Drawings, TSM 116

Introduction to Design in Technology, TSM 216 Advanced Technical Graphics, Interpretation, and CAD. Education: M.S. Agricultural Engr., Iowa State University, 1985; B.S. Agricultural Engr., Iowa State University, 1979.

Lloyd SnellLecturer

Lloyd Snell has taught AE 340 Functional Analysis and Design of Agricultural Field Machinery, TSM 415 Technology Capstone I and TSM 416 Technology Capstone II. He also led the revision of the capstone program for both of ABE’s technology degree programs. Education: M.S. Agricultural Engineering,

Iowa State University, 2008; B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, 2000; B.A. Theology, McPherson College, 1983.

Michelle SoupirAssistant Professor

The goal of Dr. Soupir’s research program is to conduct basic research towards the development of sustainable water systems. Her broad research interests include nonpoint source pollution control, watershed management, and water quality monitoring. Education: Ph.D. Biological Systems Engineering,

Virginia Tech, 2008; M.S. Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, 2003; B.S. Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Kansas State University, 1999.

Brian StewardProfessor

Dr. Steward’s research focuses on information technologies needed for precision agriculture efforts to address the challenges faced in sustainably providing the quantity and quality of food, water, and energy needed for a growing global population. Education: Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering, University of Illinois,

Urbana, 1999; M.S. Electrical Engineering, South Dakota State University, 1994; B.S. Electrical Engineering, South Dakota State University, 1989.

Charles SchwabProfessor

Dr. Schwab’s research focuses on agricultural safety and health issues. Projects include analysis of all tasks associated with biofeedstock production for hazard targets of personnel, equipment, environment, downtime, and product, and the identification of respiratory exposure limits associated with the production of

biofeedstocks. Education: Ph.D. Agricultural Engr., University of Kentucky, 1989; M.S. Agricultural Engr., University of Kentucky, 1982; B.S. Agricultural Engr., University of Kentucky, 1979.


Faculty

Faculty and staff tour the Biorenewables Complex in August.

Lie TangAssociate Professor

Dr. Tang’s research is focused on agricultural automation, optimization, machine intelligence and robotics. He has many years of international research experience in Europe and the U.S. Education: Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering, University of Illinois at U r b a n a - C h a m p a i g n , 2002; M.S. Agricultural

Engineering, Zhejiang University, China, 1994; B.S. Electrical Engineering in Industrial Automation, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, China, 1989.

Hongwei XinProfessor/ Director of Egg Industry Center/

IEC Endowed ProfessorDr. Xin’s research and extension programs focus on air quality issues related to animal feeding operations with emphasis on measurement and mitigation of aerial emissions, and the impacts of environmental and management factors on production performance, behavior, and welfare

of livestock and poultry. Education: Ph.D. Interdepartmental Area of Engr., University of NE-Lincoln, 1989; M.S. Agricultural Engr., University of NE-Lincoln, 1985; B.S. Agricultural Engr., Shenyang Ag. University, China, 1982.

Chenxu YuAssistant Professor

Dr. Yu’s research focuses on bionanotechnology and biosensor development, and their applications in biomedical diagnosis, food and water safety monitoring and control, and environmental surveillance. Education: Ph.D. Biological Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2003; M.S.

Biochemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, PRC, 1998; B.S. Physics and Astronomy, Nanjing University, Nanjing, PRC, 1993.

U. Sunday TimAssociate Professor

Dr. Tim’s basic and applied research interests includes the development and application of computer simulation models, decision support systems, knowledge/ data mining, virtual reality technology, environmental justice, and GIS-based technologies for watershed assessment, environmental planning, and natural resources

management. Education: Ph.D. Civil and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, 1987; B.Sc. Civil Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, 1982.


Retirements

Sue ZiegenbuschAcademic Adviser

Ziegenbusch joined the Department on December 14, 1998 as a program assistant. She was later promoted to the position of academic adviser of agricultural engineering on July 1st, 2008.

In addition to her regular duties, Ziegen-busch regularly went above and beyond to help others and was recognized by Iowa State University with a CYtation award in 2005 and with several awards relating to her work in the ABE learning community.

Ziegenbusch graduated from the University of Northern Iowa.

Barb KalsemAdministrative Assistant

Kalsem retired from the department after an impresive 43 years of service. She worked in several capacities, starting out as a Steno I, Secretary I, Secretary III, Office Coordinator, and finally as a Clerk IV.

She also worked half time for the Iowa Pork Excellence Center from July 1, 2009 through July 1, 2013.

Over the years, Kalsem proved herself integral to the ABE office, as she aided several genera-tions of students and faculty.

Thomas GlanvilleProfessor

Glanville earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering operations from Iowa State in 1972, worked at the Caterpillar Tractor Company in Peoria, Ill., for a year and followed up with his master’s in civil engineering in 1975.

He worked in industry for two years until a job with the ISU Extension and Outreach program became available. The job pertained to water quality issues in Iowa, a subject he had become interested in while working at Caterpillar. While he was working here, Glanville decided to get his Ph.D., which he completed in 1987.


Hee Kwon AhnChungnam National University

Robert AnexUniversity of Wisconsin Madison

Shawn BayouthAmes Fire Department

Robert BrownIowa State University Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Bioeconomy Institute

Robert BurnsUniversity of Tennessee

Joseph ChenBradley University

John DowningIowa State University Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology

Shufeng HanJohn Deere – Urbandale, Iowa

David InyangIowa State University Environmental Health and Safety

Lawrence JohnsonIowa State University Center for Crops Utilization Research

John LaflenBuffalo Center, Iowa

Buddhi LamsalIowa State University Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

Rob MaloneUSDA ARS National Lab for Agriculture and the Environment

Ardith ManeyIowa State University

Santosh PandeyIowa State University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Chris RehmannIowa State University Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

Steven TrabueUSDA ARS National Lab for Agriculture and the Environment

Hans Van LeeuwenIowa State University Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

Zhiyou WenIowa State UniversityDepartment of Food Science and Human Nutrition

Loren ZacharyIowa State UniversityDepartment of Aerospace Engineering

Adjunct, Collaborator, and Courtesy Faculty


Agelet L.E., Armstrong P.R., Tallada J.G., Hurburgh C.R., Jr. (2013) Differences between conventional and glyphosate tolerant soybeans and moisture effect in their discrimination by near infrared spectros-copy. Food Chemistry 141:1895-1901. DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.04.087.

Al-Kaisi M.M., Elmore R.W., Guzman J.G., Hanna H.M., Hart C.E., Helmers M.J., Hodgson E.W., Lenssen A.W., Mallarino A.P., Robertson A.E., Sawyer J.E. (2013) Drought impact on crop produc-tion and the soil environment: 2012 experiences from lowa. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation 68:19A-24A. DOI: 10.2489/jswc.68.1.19A.

Andersen D.S., Burns R.T., Moody L.B., Helmers M.J., Bond B., Khanijo I., Pederson C. (2013) Impact of system management on vegetative treatment system effluent concentrations. Journal of Environ-mental Management 125:55-67. DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2013.03.045.

Anderson C.J., Anex R.P., Arritt R.W., Gelder B.K., Khanal S., Herzmann D.E., Gassman P.W. (2013) Regional climate impacts of a biofuels policy projection. Geophysical Research Letters 40:1217-1222. DOI: 10.1002/grl.50179.

Ayadi, F., P. Fallahi, K. A. Rosentrater, and K. Muthukumarappan. 2013. Modeling of single-screw extrusion processing parameters and resulting extrudate properties of DDGS-based Nile tilapia (Oreo-chromis niloticus) feeds. Journal of Food Research 2(2): 11-28.

Baker J.F., Andersen D.S., Burns R.T., Moody L.B. (2013) THE USE OF PHOSPHORUS SORPTION ISOTHERMS TO PROJECT VEGETATIVE TREATMENT AREA LIFE. Transactions of the Asabe 56:935-949.

Barnes, M. E., M. L. Brown, K. A. Rosentrater, and B. Fletcher. 2013. Replacement of fish meal with high protein distillers dried grain in juvenile rainbow trout diets. Journal of Aquaculture Feed Sci-ence and Nutrition 4(3-4): 39-47.

Barnes, M. E., M. L. Brown, K. A. Rosentrater, and J. R. Sewell. 2013. Preliminary evaluation of rainbow trout diets containing PepSoyGen, a fermented soybean meal product, and additional amino acids. Open Fish Science Journal 6: 19-27

Bhadra R., Muthukumarappan K., Rosentrater K.A. (2013) Effects of Varying CDS Levels and Drying and Cooling Temperatures on Flowability Properties of DDGS. Cereal Chemistry 90:35-46. DOI: 10.1094/cchem-04-12-0042-r.

Bhadra R., Rosentrater K.A., Muthukumarappan K. (2013) Measurement of Sticky Point Temperature of Coffee Powder with a Rheometer. International Journal of Food Properties 16:1071-1079. DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2011.576359.

Brudecki G., Cybulska I., Rosentrater K. (2013) Integration of extrusion and clean fractionation pro-cesses as a pre-treatment technology for prairie cordgrass. Bioresource Technology 135:672-682. DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2012.10.132.

Brudecki G., Cybulska I., Rosentrater K. (2013) Optimization of clean fractionation process applied to switchgrass to produce pulp for enzymatic hydrolysis. Bioresource Technology 131:101-112. DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2012.12.118.

Christianson L., Christianson R., Helmers M., Pederson C., Bhandari A. (2013) Modeling and Calibration of Drainage Denitrification Bioreactor Design Criteria. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering 139:699-709. DOI: 10.1061/(asce)ir.1943-4774.0000622.

Christianson L., Helmers M., Bhandari A., Moorman T. (2013) Internal hydraulics of an agricultural drainage denitrification bioreactor. Ecological Engineering 52:298-307. DOI: 10.1016/j.eco-leng.2012.11.001.

Christianson L., Tyndall J., Helmers M. (2013) Financial comparison of seven nitrate reduction strategies for Midwestern agricultural drainage. Water Resources and Economics 2/3:30-56. DOI: 10.1016/j.wre.2013.09.001.

Claypool J.T., Raman D.R. (2013) Development and validation of a technoeconomic analysis tool for early-stage evaluation of bio-based chemical production processes. Bioresource Technology 150:486-495.

Cutler T.D., Wang C., Hoff S.J., Zimmerman J.J. (2013) A method to quantify infectious airborne pathogens at concentrations below the threshold of quantification by culture. Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research-Revue Canadienne De Recherche Veterinaire 77:95-99.

Esteve Agelet L., Armstrong P.R., Tallada J.G., Hurburgh C.R., Jr. (2013) Differences between conven-tional and glyphosate tolerant soybeans and moisture effect in their discrimination by near infrared spectroscopy. Food chemistry 141:1895-901. DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.04.087.

Fallahi P., Rosentrater K.A., Muthukumarappan K., Tulbek M. (2013) Effects of Steam, Moisture, and Screw Speed on Physical Properties of DDGS-Based Extrudates. Cereal Chemistry 90:186-197. DOI: 10.1094/cchem-08-12-0102-r.

Fallahi, P., K. A. Rosentrater, K. Muthukumarappan, and M. L. Brown. 2013. Twin-screw extrusion processing of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) feeds using graded levels of high protein corn-based distillers dried grains (HP-DDG) and conventional distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS). Journal of Food Research 2(1): 118-139.

Geisinger B.N., Raman D.R. (2013) Why They Leave: Understanding Student Attrition from Engineer-ing Majors. International Journal of Engineering Education 29:914-925.

Glanville T.D., Ahn H.K., Richard T.L., Harmon J.D., Reynolds D.L., Akinc S. (2013) Effect of enve-lope material on biosecurity during emergency bovine mortality composting. Bioresource Technology 130:543-551. DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2012.12.035.

Grayburn, W. S., R. A. Tatara, K. A. Rosentrater, and G. P. Holbrook. 2013. Harvesting, oil extrac-tion, and conversion of local filamentous algae growing in wastewater into biodiesel. International Journal of Energy and Environment 4(2): 185-190.

Grewell D., Montalbo-Lomboy M., Chand P. (2013) Enhancing biofuel production by ultrasonics. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 133:3595-3595. DOI: 10.1121/1.4806647.

Hayes M.D., Xin H., Li H., Shepherd T.A., Zhao Y., Stinn J.P. (2013) AMMONIA, GREENHOUSE GAS, AND PARTICULATE MATTER EMISSIONS OF AVIARY LAYER HOUSES IN THE MIDWEST-ERN US. Transactions of the Asabe 56:1921-1932.

Publications


Hayes M.D., Xin H., Li H., Shepherd T.A., Zhao Y., Stinn J.P. (2013) Heat and moisture production of Hy-Line Brown hens in aviary houses in the Midwestern U.S. Transactions of the ASABE 56:753-761.

Hernandez-Santana V., Zhou X., Helmers M.J., Asbjornsen H., Kolka R., Tomer M. (2013) Native prairie filter strips reduce runoff from hillslopes under annual row-crop systems in Iowa, USA. Jour-nal of Hydrology 477:94-103. DOI: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2012.11.013.

Hoang T.T.T., Soupir M.L., Liu P., Bhandari A. (2013) Occurrence of Tylosin-Resistant Enterococci in Swine Manure and Tile Drainage Systems under No-Till Management. Water Air and Soil Pollution 224. DOI: 10.1007/s11270-013-1754-3.

Hoff S.J. (2013) The impact of ventilation and thermal environment on animal health, welfare and performance. Livestock Housing: Modern Management to Ensure Optimal Health and Welfare of Farm Animals:209-235. DOI: 10.3920/978-90-8686-771-4_11.

Kadam D.M., Thunga M., Wang S., Kessler M.R., Grewell D., Lamsal B., Yu C. (2013) Preparation and characterization of whey protein isolate films reinforced with porous silica coated titania nanopar-ticles. Journal of Food Engineering 117:133-140. DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2013.01.046.

Karriker L.A., Abell C.E., Pairis-Garcia M.D., Holt W.A., Sun G., Coetzee J.F., Johnson A.K., Hoff S.J., Stalder K.J. (2013) Validation of a lameness model in sows using physiological and mechanical mea-surements. Journal of Animal Science 91:130-136. DOI: 10.2527/jas.2011-4994.

Khan M.A., Jeong K.-H., Ahn H., Lee Y.-J., Kim E.-J., Glanville T.D., Kim J.-H., Choi D.-Y. (2013) Development of an avian influenza virus inactivation evaluation method using dialysis cassette in animal manure and mortality disposal systems. Biosystems Engineering 114:60-64. DOI: 10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2012.10.011.

Laugerman M., Shelley M., Mickelson S.K., Rover D.T. (2013) The Engineering Admissions Part-nership Program: A Navigation Strategy for Community College Students Seeking a Pathway into Engineering. International Journal of Engineering Education 29:1260-1269.

Liebman M., Helmers M.J., Schulte L.A., Chase C.A. (2013) Using biodiversity to link agricultural productivity with environmental quality: Results from three field experiments in Iowa. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems 28:115-128. DOI: 10.1017/s1742170512000300.

McDaniel R.L., Soupir M.L. (2013) Relationships between Manure Particle and E. coli Transport from Direct Fecal Deposits under Steady-State Flows. Water Air and Soil Pollution 224. DOI: 10.1007/s11270-013-1444-1.

McDaniel R.L., Soupir M.L., Tuttle R.B., Cervantes A.E. (2013) Release, Dispersion, and Resuspension of Escherichia coli from Direct Fecal Deposits under Controlled Flows. Journal of the American Water Resources Association 49:319-327. DOI: 10.1111/jawr.12022.

Morgan D.K.J., Verbeek C.J.R., Rosentrater K.A., Hicks B.J. (2013) The palatability of flavoured novel floating pellets made with brewer’s spent grain to captive carp. New Zealand Journal of Zoology 40:170-174. DOI: 10.1080/03014223.2012.719912.

Mosher G.A., Keren N., Freeman S.A., Hurburgh C.R., Jr. (2013) Measurement of worker percep-tions of trust and safety climate in managers and supervisors at commercial grain elevators. Journal of agricultural safety and health 19:125-34.

Mosher G.A., Keren N., Hurburgh C.R., Jr. (2013) DEVELOPMENT OF A QUALITY DECISION-MAKING SCENARIO TO MEASURE HOW EMPLOYEES HANDLE OUT-OF-CONDITION GRAIN. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 29:807-814.

Na R., Dong H., Zhu Z., Chen Y., Xin H. (2013) EFFECTS OF FORAGE TYPE AND DIETARY CONCENTRATE TO FORAGE RATIO ON METHANE EMISSIONS AND RUMEN FERMENTATION CHARACTERISTICS OF DAIRY COWS IN CHINA. Transactions of the Asabe 56:1115-1122.

Opalinski S., Korczynski M., Koziel J.A., Bubel F., Dobrzanski Z. (2013) Fish processing by-products. Olfactometric assessment of chemical deodorization. Przemysl Chemiczny 92:1159-1162.

Pandey P.K., Soupir M.L. (2013) ASSESSING THE IMPACTS OF E. COLI LADEN STREAMBED SED-IMENT ON E. COLI LOADS OVER A RANGE OF FLOWS AND SEDIMENT CHARACTERISTICS. Journal of the American Water Resources Association 49:1261-1269. DOI: 10.1111/jawr.12079.

Pandey P.K., van der Zaag P., Soupir M.L., Singh V.P. (2013) A New Model for Simulating Supplemen-tal Irrigation and the Hydro-Economic Potential of a Rainwater Harvesting System in Humid Sub-tropical Climates. Water Resources Management 27:3145-3164. DOI: 10.1007/s11269-013-0340-1.

Pelletier N., Ibarburu M., Xin H. (2013) A carbon footprint analysis of egg production and process-ing supply chains in the Midwestern United States. Journal of Cleaner Production 54:108-114. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2013.04.041.

Robertson A.E., Bradley C.A., Hurburgh C., Jardine D., Pruisner R., Wise K. (2013) Impacts of the Midwest 2012 drought on aflatoxin contamination of maize. Phytopathology 103:175-175.

Ruttanaprasert R., Jogloy S., Vorasoot N., Kesmala T., Kanwar R.S., Holbrook C.C., Patanothai A. (2013) Photoperiod and growing degree day’s effect on dry matter partitioning in Jerusalem artichoke. International Journal of Plant Production 7:393-415.

Saunders, J. A., K. A. Rosentrater, and P. Krishnan. 2013. Removal of color pigments from corn distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) to produce an upgraded food ingredient. Journal of Food Research 2(5): 111-123.

Schrader J.A., Srinivasan G., Grewell D., McCabe K.G., Graves W.R. (2013) Fertilizer Effects of Soy-plastic Containers during Crop Production and Transplant Establishment. Hortscience 48:724-731.

Suleiman R., Rosentrater K.A., Bern C. (2013) Effects of deterioration parameters on storage of maize: a review. Journal of Natural Sciences Research 3:147-165.

Trabue S., Scoggin K., McConnell L.L., Li H., Turner A., Burns R., Xin H., Gates R.S., Hasson A., Ogunjemiyo S., Maghirang R., Hatfield J. (2013) Performance of commercial nonmethane hy-drocarbon analyzers in monitoring oxygenated volatile organic compounds emitted from animal feeding operations. Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association 63:1163-1172. DOI: 10.1080/10962247.2013.804464.

Tyndall J.C., Schulte L.A., Liebman M., Helmers M. (2013) Field-Level Financial Assessment of Con-tour Prairie Strips for Enhancement of Environmental Quality. Environmental Management 52:736-747. DOI: 10.1007/s00267-013-0106-9.

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Wang Q., Yu C. (2013) Chemical and Biological Sensing and Imaging Using Plasmonic Nanoparticles and Nanostructures.

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ABE pioneers major growth for ISU’s Digital Repository

The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering was the first to take advantage of Digital Repository @ Iowa State University when it was unveiled in April 2012, and ABE Chair Steve Mickelson has no regrets.

The repository is “an online platform we can use to provide access to different types of materials,” according to Harrison W. Inefuku, the digital repository coordinator for Iowa State. Faculty, students and staff can place research, journal articles, graduate dissertations and other creative works online to provide open access to their work.

“As department chair, I’m always looking for ways to expand our exposure across the world—as far as the research, teaching and other innovative extension work we’re doing,” he said. “I knew we’d be a good test case for this.”

The online storage facility participates in a feature called the Digital Commons Network that aggregates all the content from every university that uses it. “You go to a specific discipline and you can look at a pie chart that shows you what percentage of those articles are coming from which university,” said Inefuku.

When Iowa State started the repository, it held third place behind Nebraska and California Polytechnic State University. With the addition of Mickelson’s vitae alone, it surpassed Cal Poly.While Nebraska still boasted more than half the agricultural engineering works in the digital commons network, Inefuku pressed the department to build its presence.

In less than three months, Iowa State’s ABE section surpassed that of Nebraska’s, climbing to about two-thirds of the agricultural engineering works from universities across the commons—including Purdue, Tennessee, Kentucky and others.

The repository provides open access to these

materials for anyone with an Internet connection, unlike a library catalogue or online database, which require login credentials or subscriptions.

In the beginning, Mickelson wasn’t sure how faculty would respond to the idea, but he said they’ve been both “collaborative and pretty open-minded” as a whole.

Even though journal articles are a large part of the material published on the repository, graduate theses and dissertations are also extremely prevalent. “It’s really great exposure for our grad students,” said Inefuku.

“The theses and dissertations are very popular—they’re by far the most downloaded items we have in our repository,” he added. In the short time since the repository has been up, the most-downloaded theses have been downloaded more than 6,000 times and cited in peer review journals and by other universities.

As the repository begins to grow and more colleges and departments begin to utilize it, Inefuku said he expects some difficulties in getting permissions even for manuscripts in other disciplines, especially humanities, where he said the culture of sharing is trickier.

As for the time it takes for other departments to join the repository, Inefuku and Mickelson are unsure. “I think definitely every department will get on board,” said Mickelson. “Some will catch on quicker than others; some will be more pioneers like us and others will wait until almost everybody does it and then they’ll jump on board.

“If more people are looking at Iowa State and citing our research, not only will our department’s rankings go up, but ISU’s ranking will as well,” he added.

Check out the repository at:http://lib.dr.iastate.edu/abe_eng/

(Original story by Eleni Upah)


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