Biosystems Engineering at Auburn University

Congratulations to BSEN Research Engineer Kelly Griggs for being named in Alabama Business' Women in Tech 2026 List!

Kelly, a BSEN grad, has been a research engineer for the National Poultry Technology Center for 8 years. During that time, she has made significant advances in water quality research and provided countless poultry industry professionals with user-friendly technology in evaporative cooling systems.

Swipe to see what she had to say about this immense honor. We are so proud of Kelly for this recognition! 👏

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/43dKkiI

Labs that get you out of the classroom...that's what Biosystems at Auburn is all about. 🚜📚🌾

Join us in congratulating Dr. Brendan Higgins, Dr. Jasmeet Lamba, and Dr. John Linhoss on their promotions, effective Fall 2026!
Their dedication to students, research, and the department makes a lasting impact every day. BSEN thanks you for all you do!

In addition to being named the Department of Biosystems Engineering 2026 Outstanding Student, Al Dean Francisco is among the university’s 2026 President’s Awards recipients.
The President’s Awards recognizes one graduate from each college who has completed at least three semesters at Auburn with a minimum grade-point average of 3.40 and possesses outstanding qualities of leadership, citizenship, character and promise of professional ability.
As Al Dean leaves Auburn and begins work at NextEra Energy/Florida Power and Light Co. in Panama City. FL, he reflects on just what being a BSEN major (and winning such a prestigious award) meant to him.

Congratulations, Al Dean! 👏

Thank you to our amazing alum, Marietta ONeill, for speaking at our 2026 Senior BSEN Celebration. We appreciate you sharing your transparent advice with graduates, as well as their own personal blend of Royal Cup coffee! ☕️

Congratulations to the Biosystems Engineering Class of 2026! 🎓✨
We are so proud of how you have represented our department and we cannot wait to see all you accomplish beyond the walls of Corley!

It is graduation day for our BATM class of 2026! 🎓
Our Biological and Agricultural Technology Management grads are prepared to solve real-world challenges in agriculture through hands-on learning in technology, science, and management. We’re proud of all the work they put into their senior projects and we cannot wait to see where they go next! 🧡🌎💙

Congratulations to our winners of the Spring Semester 3 Minute Thesis Competition! 🏆

1st Place - Rachel Day - "Thermomechanical properties of plasticized polylactic acid/biochar composites for compostable plant containers"
2nd Place - Vivian Usha - "Saving nutrients, protecting water, feeding the future"
3rd Place - Dale Hartmann - "Enhancing Hydroxyl-rich Bio-oil From Lignocellulosic Biomass via Modified Pyrolysis Atmospheres"

Thank you to all of our BSEN graduate students who competed and congratulations once again to our winners!

Congratulations to seniors Will Neville, Mike Rogers, Fran Mann, and Sally Wingard for earning the top departmental award for Biosystems Engineering at the 2026 Auburn Engineering Capstone Design Showcase. They shared their design for the Montgomery Zoo Rain Garden at the event, which featured hundreds of students presenting senior design projects and research.

Their project was developed for Montgomery Zoo client Michelle Johnson and teams in Enrichment, Conservation, and Elephant Care. Congratulations on showcasing just how Biosystems Engineering students gain real-world experience, work directly with clients, and graduate ready to make an immediate impact! We wish you the best of luck in your next adventure! 🎓🏆