Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science

Welcome to the Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Whether you are a potential student, research collaborator, alumnus, or just browsing for information, our department has so much to offer.

Our Department

Biosystems engineering and soil science faculty consist of biosystems engineers, soil scientists, and a bio-climatologist, with support from a gifted technical staff. Our programs encompass the full range of the land-grant mission, which includes teaching, outreach, and service. Research projects can be, but are not limited to, sensors and soil testing, spray technology and water quality, precision agriculture and environmental modeling, soil physics and vegetable production systems, agricultural safety and chemical transport, food quality and machinery systems, waste treatment and environmental rehabilitation, electrical systems and subsurface hydrology. There is something for everyone in our department!

SPOTLIGHTS

Mason Thomas
Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science student explores a future in sustainability and waste reduction at the Herbert College of Agriculture
Deb Saha
Assistant Professor of Soil Science Discovers Innovative Approaches to Mitigate Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Agriculture
Hao Gan
Assistant professor of biosystems engineering is working to improve food production through precision agriculture technology
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We are seeking applications for a Precision Agriculture Technologies Extension Specialist. This is a Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor with a full-time, 12-month, 100% Extension appointment within the Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science positioned at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center in Jackson, Tennessee.

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