Graduate students in Biorenewable Systems select research projects based on their interests as well as available funding and facilities plus faculty guidance. While specific topics vary from year to year, some examples of research topics include:
- Renewable biofuels development and market opportunity
- Phytosanitary technology for bioproducts
- Biomass supply chain logistics
- Food system waste reduction
- Ecosystem service business models
- Biorefinery value chain product/market development
- Lignin characterization and novel uses
- Machine systems for biomass/bioenergy production and feedstock logistics
- Agricultural safety and health
- Bioproducts development and marketing
- Bioparticulates analysis
- Wood products
