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The Biological Systems Engineering Graduate Program aims to enhance the capacity for teaching and research in biological systems engineering, and train the future generation of professionals to address challenges associated with the sustainable production, management, and use of biological materials. Students gain advanced knowledge of the use of engineering to efficiently produce, distribute and process biological products, such as food, feed and fiber, while conserving natural resources, preserving environmental quality, and ensuring the health and safety of people.
M.S. Plan II / B.S. Integrated
M.Engr. Plan II
M.S. Plan I
M.S. Plan II
D.Engr. Plan B
Ph.D. Plan B
College of Engineering
Admissions and Fellowship Information
General: Mar 15, 2025
Space Available: May 15, 2025
Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2025
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Program Contact Information
Primary Program Contacts
Program Coordinator
Corwin Green
(530) 754-8368 | corgreen@ucdavis.edu
Department Chair
Fadi Fathallah
(530) 752-5086 | fathallah@ucdavis.edu
Graduate Program Chair
Tina Jeoh
(530) 752-1020 | tjeoh@ucdavis.edu
Additional Contacts
Advisor: General
Bruno Augusto Carciofi
Biological Systems Engineering
carciofi@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General
Zhiliang Fan
Biological Systems Engineering
(530) 754-0317 | jzfan@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: Primary Contact
Tina Jeoh
Biological Systems Engineering
(530) 752-1020 | tjeoh@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General
Farzaneh Khorsandi Kouhanestani
Biological Systems Engineering
fkhorsandi@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: Admissions Only
Isaya Kisekka
Biological Systems Engineering
ikisekka@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General
Juliana Leite Nobrega De Moura Bell
Biological Systems Engineering
(530) 752-5007 | jdemourabell@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General
Stavros Vougioukas
Biological Systems Engineering
(530) 752-1890 | svougioukas@ucdavis.edu
Senior Academic Advisor
Brittney Dinelli
bjdinelli@ucdavis.edu