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For students with a passion for science, bio-based technology, environment and sustainability, and the advancement of the business related to them.
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Our graduate degree program explores renewable bio-resources utilization with focus on environmental sustainability and global advancement of business.
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With expertise and a proven record in innovation & collaboration, we develop solutions for a bio-based economy, ecological health, and sustainability.
Upcoming Events
Spring Seminar with Professor Franklin Tao - UC Berkeley
March 31, 3 PM - 4PMJoin us for a seminar presented by Professor Franklin Tao. Explore the strategic design of dual single-atom catalytic sites to enable the highly efficient, low-temperature hydrodeoxygenation of biomass derivatives into essential fuels and chemical feedstocks.
2026 ASABE North Central Intersectional Conference
April 9-10, 2026Join us on April 9th and 10th for the 2026 ASABE North Central Intersectional Conference, hosted by the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering at the University of Minnesota.
Spring Seminar with Professor Catherine Brewer - New Mexico State University
April 14, 3PM - 4PMJoin us for a seminar presented by Professor Catherine Brewer. Explore the unique challenges and opportunities of working with biomass in arid regions.
News
BBE senior Dian Castro engineers a sustainable future in the lab
Working alongside Dr. Hua Zhao since their sophomore year, Dian Castro has been investigating the use of novel ionic liquids to improve the enzymatic synthesis of biodiesel and biosurfactants.
BBE student researcher aims to cut microplastic consumption through paper innovation
Driven by a desire to protect future generations from microplastic consumption, BBE student Cameron Borner is transitioning from his undergraduate studies to a full-time engineering role focused on the evolution of the forest products industry.
