Who We Are

The Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) has over ten faculty working on climate solutions. Our faculty are creating innovative engineering solutions to modern-day climate questions. Since 1906, BAE has responded to the changing needs of society by integrating and applying principles of engineering and biology in a systems context. With areas ranging from electric tractors to identifying bacteria left behind on recycling materials, biosystems engineers are leading the way.

Our Mission

To improve quality of life by integrating and applying principles of engineering and biology to systems involving food, environment, energy, and health.

Climate Solutions Faculty Positions

As part of the Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program BAE has been awarded two faculty positions. The faculty positions will have a 60% research and 40% Extension appointments. Read more about the postings here

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Climate Solution News

Agricultural Resiliency Program funds four new projects

Published on March 11, 2025
The partnership among MSU, the Michigan Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will fund four new projects at $1.275 million each.
ADREC continues to be a leader in waste-to-energy solutions

Published on December 4, 2024
ADREC can carry out research and development projects from small bench scale to large demonstrations, utilizing the variety of technology available there
MSU Researchers Nominated to EPA Science Advisory Board

Published on November 27, 2024
BE professor Jade Mitchell was appointed to the EPA's Science Advisory Board and Chemical Assessment Advisory Committee
MSU Researcher Receives Rudolf Hering Medal from ASCE

Published on October 31, 2024
The Rudolf Hering Medal of the ASCE was instituted and endowed in 1924 by the Sanitary Engineering Division (now the Environmental & Water Resources Institute) in honor of Rudolf Hering, past Vice President of the Society.
MSU researchers develop low-cost sensors to help farmers irrigate more efficiently, manage diseases

Published on August 14, 2024
Scientists have developed a system called LOCOMOS to monitor irrigation efficiency.
MSU researcher developing mobile app to create feed optimal feed rations for livestock

Published on June 18, 2024
Daniel Uyeh, assistant professor in BAE, is part of a project in partnership with UC Davis to research and develop a mobile app to be used by farmers for their livestock
MDARD Farm Innovation Grant Funds Three BAE Projects

Published on May 23, 2024
The three projects are being supported by roughly 750 thousand dollars
BAE Professor Uses Rapid Diagnostics to Enhance Recycling Needs

Published on May 3, 2024
Evangelyn Alocilja, Ph.D., uses rapid diagnostic technology to improve circular economies.
New Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program funds four projects

Published on April 22, 2024
Each project will be supported at roughly $1.25 million over three years.
MSU's ADREC works to create more climate-smart agriculture and industry

Published on March 25, 2024
The Anaerobic Digestion Research and Education Center (ADREC) at Michigan State University (MSU) was founded in 2008, and conducts research and more