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Welcome to the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering!

We strive to be global leaders in the science and engineering of biological and agricultural systems. The department programs are structured along three primary lines of excellence in biotechnical engineering, agricultural and natural resources engineering, and food engineering.

Through research, teaching and outreach, we are committed to advancing biotechnology, biomaterials, agricultural production, food quality and food safety.

With over 100 years of academic excellence, our diverse faculty push the boundaries in biological and agricultural engineering. We are committed to working together to solve the world's biggest challenges and secure an environmentally sustainable future.

Faculty UC Davis Biological and Agricultural Engineering BAE Fadi Fathallah
Fadi Fathallah, Ph.D

Professor and Department Chair
3020 Bainer Hall
fathallah@ucdavis.edu

Stavros Vougioukas
Stavros Vougioukas, Ph.D

Professor and Department Vice Chair
3054 Bainer Hall
svougioukas@ucdavis.edu

UC Davis Biological and Agricultural Engineering Staff Chief Administrative Officer Jennifer Radke
Jennifer Radke

Chief Administrative Officer
2036 Bainer Hall
jtradke@ucdavis.edu

Fast Facts

Ranked #1

USNWR Best Undergraduate Programs

Ranked #5

USNWR Best Graduate Programs

Patented

Rollover Protection Structure

Est. 1915

Renowned Agricultural Program

140

Undergraduate Students

59

Graduate Students

23

Faculty Members

2

National Academy Members

From the Beginning of UC Davis to Today and Tomorrow, a History of BAE

The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering spans back over 100 years of history. We have compiled a brief history in the form of a timeline and photos that show how our department has evolved over the years.

Our History

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