Biological Systems Engineering

Integrated B.S./M.S., M.S., M.Engr., D.Engr., and Ph.D.
Designated Ph.D. emphasis available in Biotechnology

BAE Graduate Program Coordinator
Leigh Ann Empie
Biological Systems Engineering
Student Affairs Officer
2038 Bainer Hall
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 752-1451
Email Leigh Ann Empie

Graduate students in Biological Systems Engineering focus on finding economically and environmentally sustainable solutions to some of the most important global issues of our time – the safety, security and abundance of our food supply, the detection of pathogens through biosensors, development of bio-energy alternatives, the control of insect-borne disease and damage, as well as the preservation of our land, air and water resources.

  • Strategic geographic location in California
  • Collaboration between engineering and biological sciences
  • Multidisciplinary approach to teaching and research
  • Nationally ranked engineering, agricultural and environmental programs
  • Generous financial support

Research Highlights

  • Bioenvironmental Engineering/Renewable Energy Systems
  • Food Safety
  • Biosensors and Pathogen Detection
  • Bioprocess Engineering
  • Bioinstrumentation
  • Agricultural Ergonomics, Health and Safety
  • Aquacultural Engineering
  • Ecological Systems Engineering
  • Food Engineering and Seed Hybridization
  • Forest and Fiber Engineering
  • Postharvest Engineering
  • Soil and Water Engineering
  • Machine Systems and Precision Agriculture

Research Facilities

http://bae.engineering.ucdavis.edu