Dr. Lori Duncan is, as of November 1, 2020, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science (BESS) with a 100% Extension appointment. She will develop,…
Dr. Lori Duncan is now Assistant Professor
Corbeil top 2020 Herbert College of Agriculture Summer Graduate
Karalee Corbeil was the top 2020 Herbert College of Agriculture (HCA) summer graduate. Karalee graduated in Environmental & Soil Sciences (Environmental Sciences concentration with Watershed Minor) In addition to having…
Dr. Paul Ayers Retiring
Dr. Paul Ayers is retiring after a 36-year university career. Dr. Ayers came to the University of Tennessee from Colorado State University in 2002. He had a teaching and research…
Marife Betinol Anunciado Successfully Defended PhD Thesis
Marife Betinol Anunciado successfully defended her PhD thesis: “Changes of Physicochemical Properties of Biodegradable Mulch due to Weathering and their Influence on Biodegradation.” She was co-supervised by Drs. Jennifer DeBruyn…
Surendra Singh Defends His PhD Thesis
Surendra Singh has successfully defended his PhD thesis. The title of his thesis is: Soil Health Assessment for the Agroecosystems of West Tennessee. His major advisor is Dr. Sindhu Jagadamma…
New Postdoc in Dr. Jagadamma’s Lab
Dr. Sindhu Jagadamma has welcomed new postdoc, Dr. Rachel Wooliver, to the Soil Management Lab. In the next couple of years, Rachel will be working on Dr. Jagadamma’s USDA-funded project…
Biosystems Engineering Students Wins Big at the ASABE Virtual Design Competitions
Again, this year Biosystems Engineering students won big at the ASABE (American Society of Agricultural & Biological Engineers) virtual Design Competitions. In fact, out of the six teams selected to…
Former BESS Postdoc on PBS!
Dr. Sarah Keenan, a former BESS postdoc, is featured on the first episode of “Prehistoric Road Trip”.
BESS’ Distinguished Alumnus’ Work with COVID-19 Testing
Microbac has had great success in developing a test that can detect SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, on surfaces. The test is specifically intended for use on high-touch areas such as restroom…
BESS Faculty and Grad Student Featured in Solid Waste & Recycling
A BESS study is published in “Solid Waste & Recycling”, an online magazine that serves Canada’s disposal industries.