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128 C.E. Barnhart Building University of Kentucky Lexington, KY 40546-0276

(859) 257-3000

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Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering

About the Department

Engineering and Agriculture have been taught at UK since the university opened over 150 years ago. Building on that tradition, the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering features internationally recognized faculty members conducting research at the leading edge of technology. The Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering educates engineers who ensure that the world has clean water systems, adequate food production and sustainable energy sources. Our department, graduate students and faculty members are in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, while our undergraduate students are in the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering.

Undergraduate and graduate students who want to work in well-equipped laboratories, publish results in technical journals and present at international meetings will discover unique opportunities for solving problems within the globally critical food-energy-water nexus. Graduates have the opportunity to establish dynamic careers in industry and government. Students have been hired by many organizations, such as USDA, Alltech, Chiquita, Nestle, Kuerig, Yum! Foods, Duke Energy, UPS, Trane, Cummins, John Deere, Honeywell, Altec, LinkBelt and Big Ass Solutions. 

$107M


Total active research awards

$22


Average hourly pay for Co-op students

$67,610


Average starting salary (NACE Spring 2023)

6


Areas of study

96


Undergraduates

71.9%


Of undergrads are Kentucky residents

57.3%


Of undergrads identify as female

14.6%


Of undergrads are first-generation college students

15.6%


Of undergrads are underrepresented minorities

In the News

Department Spotlights

Hunter Walters

Hunter Walters

A survivor of a deadly disease, Hunter Walters is putting his interest in bioenvironmental sustainability toward restoring natural processes.


Biosystems Engineering
Student

Zachary Tyler

Zachary Tyler (BSAE 2016)

Zachary Tyler has been hired as the city of Louisville's first Energy Manager to help the city work toward its clean energy goals.


Biosystems Engineering
Alumnus

Staci McGill

Staci McGill

Advised by assistant extension professor Morgan Hayes, doctoral student and equine enthusiast Staci McGill is exploring all aspects of indoor riding facilities.


Biosystems Engineering
Student
Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Contact Information

128 C.E. Barnhart Building University of Kentucky Lexington, KY 40546-0276

(859) 257-3000