Food & Biomaterials Engineering Lab
The Food & Biomaterials Engineering Lab at Washington State University develops engineering solutions for safer, higher-quality, and more sustainable food systems. Our research integrates biomaterials and biointerface engineering, AI-enabled imaging and spectral analytics, and energy-efficient high-performance processing to address challenges at the interface of food, materials, and microbes within agricultural and food systems.
Our Mission
Our mission is to transform food and agricultural systems toward a resilient, sustainable, and healthy future through innovations in biomaterials, artificial intelligence, and high-performance processing.
Research at a Glance
Biomaterials & Biointerface Engineering
for microbial control and food protection
We engineer functional biomaterials, delivery systems, coatings, and interfaces for microbial control, food protection, and sustainable food and agricultural applications.
AI-Enabled Imaging & Spectral Analytics
for process verification and hazard detection
We integrate hyperspectral and spectral imaging with machine learning and advanced analytics for process verification, quality assessment, and rapid detection of microbial and chemical hazards.
Energy-Efficient & High-Performance Processing
for valorizing food and agricultural waste streams
We develop energy-efficient and high-performance processing technologies to convert food and agricultural waste streams into value-added materials and products, supporting resource efficiency and sustainable food systems.
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