Energy
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Environmental Experts
Mike Boyette, P.E.
Philip Morris Professor
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
919-515-6790
mike_boyette@ncsu.edu
Conducts research on thermochemical conversion of biomass to energy, fuels and chemicals; post-harvest handling of produce crops; and crop harvest mechanization
Jay Cheng
Professor
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
919-515-6733
jay_cheng@ncsu.edu
Develops technologies for biological conversion of organic wastes to bioenergy, for nutrient recovery from wastewaters and for transformation of agricultural residues into biofuels
Mari Chinn
Associate Professor
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
919-515-6744
mari_chinn@ncsu.edu
Investigates the biotechnological potential of North Carolina commodities, including ones that be used for biofuel, through the development and design of biological processes that improve system efficiency and economic impact
Amy Grunden
Associate Professor
Microbiology
919-513-4295
amy_grunden@ncsu.edu
Conducts research on microbes to enhance renewable energy production
Sarah Kirby
Associate Professor and Extension Housing Specialist
4-H Youth Development and Family and Consumer Sciences
919-515-9154
sarah_kirby@ncsu.edu
Conducts extension education programs focused on reducing energy demand and increasing energy efficiency in homes through behavioral changes and the use of efficient technologies and structural retrofit
Praveen Kolar
Assistant Professor
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
919-513-9797
pkolar@ncsu.edu
Develops and evaluates treatment and management strategies to produce bioenergy and value-added products from agricultural waste and develops aquaculture products using technology that has little or no impact on the local environment
Tom Ranney
Professor
Horticultural Science
828-684-3562
tom_ranney@ncsu.edu
Evaluates and improves new crops, including new nursery and bioenergy crops with with greater adaptability, pest resistance and commercial potential
Ratna Sharma
Associate Professor
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
919-515-6746
ratna_sharma@ncsu.edu
Focuses on production of biofuels and value-added products from biological substrates, such as agricultural and food processing residues, and on extraction and production of antimicrobial compounds for application in food safety
Larry Stikeleather, P.E.
Professor
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
919 515-6754
stikelea@ncsu.edu
Conducts research on mechanical and biomechanical systems, including on-farm biofuel production for vehicle use and development of transportation fuels from renewable feedstocks, such as microalgae
Matt Veal
Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
919-515-6764
matt_veal@ncsu.edu
Conducts research and extension education programs on biofuels — renewable, alternative forms of motor fuels that are produced from naturally occurring organic compounds such as plant material and animal fats
Deyu Xie
Associate Professor
Plant Biology
919-515-2129
dxie@ncsu.edu
Focuses on understanding the structure and biosynthesis as well as metabolomes of plant natural products and applying findings to modify plants for food, nutraceuticals and bioenergy
Heike Sederoff
Associate Professor
Plant Biology
919-515-0076
heike_winter@ncsu.edu
Conducts research on signal transduction and response systems of plants under environmental stress and applies genomic and metabolic engineering of oil crops and marine microalgae for biofuel and industrial enzyme production
