Graduate students in Biorenewable Systems select research projects based on their interests, available funding and facilities, and faculty guidance. While specific topics vary from year to year, some examples of research topics include:
- Renewable biofuels development and market opportunities
- Phytosanitary technologies 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
- Bioproduct development and marketing
- Bioparticulate analysis
- Wood products innovation
