The research group led by Dr. Robert Anex is looking for qualified students to work on a range of projects related to the sustainability of biofuels and biomass feedstock production. A list of current projects can be found on the Biosystems Analysis Laboratory webpage. Students interested in life cycle assessment, substance flow analysis, techno-economic analysis and the environmental impacts of renewable energy systems are encouraged to apply. Information on the application process is provided below.
Dr. Robert Anex, professor in-charge, is formally affiliated with the Biorenewable Resources and Technology (BRT) graduate program as well as the departments of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) and Mechanical Engineering. Prospective graduate students can pursue degrees from all of the engineering disciplines as well as several other majors offered at Iowa State.
More information about on-going research in this area can be found on the Biosystems Analysis Laboratory webpage.
ISU has several new initiatives related to the bioeconomy and the teaching and research resources that exist across the university in this area are unequalled. The many biorenewables-related activities at ISU are coordinated through the Bioeconomy Institute. We also have a unique interdisciplinary graduate program in Biorenewable Resources and Technology (BRT). In establishing this program, Iowa State established the first graduate program in biorenewable resources in the United States. While other universities offer certificate programs or minor programs related to bio-based products and bioenergy, Iowa State offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in this new field as well as a co-major and minor for students obtaining degrees in other majors. The program offers students from a wide variety of science and engineering backgrounds advanced study in the use of plant- and crop-based resources for the production of fuels, chemicals, materials, and energy.
The BRT minor allows students to work within traditional disciplines while working with students and faculty from across campus (and across the world) in the exciting area of biobased materials. Iowa State also has great strength in supporting areas such plant science, food science, crop utilization and agricultural economics and policy.
Information about the Iowa State community and graduate admissions can be found here.
For additional information about opportunities for graduate study on biobased products and the bioeconomy at ISU please contact Professor Anex.
Prof. Robert Anex
Departments of
Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering, and
Mechanical Engineering
Iowa State University
3202 NSRIC Building
Ames, Iowa USA 50011
Ph: 515-294-6576
Fax: 515-294-4250
E-mail: rpanex@iastate.edu