UC Davis Biological and Agricultural Engineering

?? Exciting News! ?? We are thrilled to share that our undergraduate Biological and Agricultural Engineering program has reclaimed the #1 spot among biological and agricultural engineering undergraduate programs, according to just-released rankings by U.S. News & World Report!! ?? This achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovation of our faculty, students, staff, and alumni who have consistently pushed the boundaries of research and education, focusing on sustainable solutions to global challenges. This ranking reflects our commitment to excellence and the transformative impact of our programs. Here’s to more breakthroughs and success ahead! ?? #UCDavisBAE | #UCDavis | #UCDavisEngineering

?? ?????????????????????? ?????? ????????????????????! ?? We are excited to showcase the remarkable achievements of our students in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering department! ?? ?????????? ?????? ???????? ?????????????? ???????????????????????? ?????????? A big congratulations to Mohammadreza Narimani! Mohammadreza shared: "I am pleased to announce that my recent presentation, 'Early Detection of Branched Broomrape in Tomato by Hyperspectral Sensing,' at the ASABE AIM 2024 (American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting) received the Student Presentation Award. I am deeply grateful to everyone who supported me throughout this project, and I sincerely thank ASABE for this esteemed recognition." His innovative research and outstanding presentation skills have earned him this prestigious award. Well done, Mohammadreza! ?? ??-???????????? ?????????????????? ?????????????? ???????????????????????? We’re also proud to celebrate the contributions of our students through the E-Search program: ???????????????????????? ???????????????? In addition to his own success, Mohammadreza Narimani mentored Nicholas Richmond, who presented his poster, "Global Vegetation and Climate Insights Portal (GVCIP): A Google Earth Engine-Based Monitoring Tool," at the UC Davis College of Engineering. Mohammadreza's guidance through the E-Search program has been instrumental in Nicholas’s development and success. ?????????????? ?????????????????????? Momtanu Chakraborty also made a significant impact through the E-Search program. She mentored Rithika Krishna Perugupalli, who worked on a project titled "Low Cost Leaf Area Measurement Using a Simple Paper Scanner." Momtanu shared: "My mentee learned the fundamentals of computer vision, including techniques like thresholding and morphological operations, and used Detectron2 to detect leaves and calculate their area. She did an amazing job presenting the work at the E-SEARCH Research Project Showcase. I’m really proud of her and highly recommend the E-SEARCH program to other UC Davis grad students!" E-SEARCH pairs undergraduates with graduate student mentors to enhance research experiences and professional growth. Special thanks to Alin Wakefield for running this fantastic program! Please join us in celebrating these remarkable achievements and the positive impact these students are making in their fields! #UCDavis #StudentExcellence #ASABE #Engineering #Mentorship #ESEARCH #ProudMoment #Achievement

What do you think of when someone talks about the year 1999? Probably that catchy song by Prince… Well, while we enjoy good music, this post is about something else that took place in 1999 – the hiring of our Animal Care Supervisor for the Fish Conservation and Culture Laboratory (FCCL), Luke Ellison! This year officially marks 25 years of service from Luke to the University of California Davis so, we hope you will join us in congratulating Luke on 25 years of supporting the FCCL!!! Here is a link to the FCCL website if you wish to learn more about the facility and the people who are working day in and day out to ensure the survival of a controversial, yet, small fish called the Delta Smelt: https://fccl.ucdavis.edu/ Again, congratulations Luke Ellison! We are so proud of the work you've done for our department, institution, and state!

Let's give a massive round of applause?to BAE graduating seniors Emily Makeev, Chih Rong (Daphne) Lee, and Morgan Johnson for clinching the prestigious Sandia National Laboratories Engineering Design Award at the 2024 UC Davis College of Engineering's Senior Design Showcase! ??? Their project? A game-changer in the fight against deadly mosquito-borne diseases: a biodegradable passive emanator for mosquito control. ???? This innovative solution not only tackles the spread of these diseases head-on but does so in a sustainable, environmentally friendly manner. Congratulations, Emily, Daphne, and Morgan! #ucdavisbae ????

I am thrilled to share that our team won 1st place at the AI Institute for Food Systems hackathon! ???? A huge thank you to Teeranade Cheng and Chayuth Pantrattanamongkol and others for making this possible. Our AI solution, "CropCure", is a mobile application designed to revolutionize crop disease management for farmers. CropCure leverages the power of the YOLOv8 deep learning classification model to accurately detect crop diseases. It features a chatbot interface where farmers can interact with the bot using Digital Green’s API. But that’s not all – our app goes beyond detection. It provides farmers with comprehensive crop management tools, a centralized knowledge base for disease information, and advanced forecasting capabilities to help prevent future outbreaks. #AI #Hackathon #Agritech #DeepLearning #CropManagement #YOLOv8 #Innovation

Happy Wednesday All, Please accept our invitation to Post Harvest Research and Extension Center's new workshop: Agricultural Water Systems - Identifying, Preventing, and Managing Food Safety Risks. The dates are Tuesday, May 28th, and Wednesday, May 29th and registration is required. This workshop will cover various topics related to water management and safety, with specific emphasis on best practices for the California Central Coast Region. Note: Our very own Associate Professor of Cooperative Extension Irwin D. Ronaldo Gonzalez is the Co-Director of the Post Harvest Research and Extension Center & one of our recent additions to the department, Assistant Professor Bruno Carciofi is a current Center Faculty Affiliate! We thank them for their time and effort toward University Service! https://lnkd.in/gRWfh6vj

Happy Wednesday All, Today we bring exciting news to you: our very own Dr. Zhongli Pan will be inducted into the 14th Class of Outstanding Food Scientists and Technologists by the International Academy of Food Science and Technology (IAFoST) this upcoming September, at the 22nd World Congress of Food Science and Technology in Rimini, Italy! Please join us in congratulating Dr. Pan on this wonderful accomplishment. ?? Announcement Link: https://lnkd.in/de4P8DpW

Due to the Department of Education's recent announcement about the FAFSA delay, UC Davis extended the financial aid priority deadline to April 2. Applying is free and the only way to be considered for every type of aid possible. Learn more: bit.ly/FAFSAsimplification