Agricultural & Environmental Devices

Indoor plant facility being controlled with an electronic device

Integrating expertise in engineering, plant and soil sciences, and applied data analytics, our researchers are developing advanced sensing platforms and field-deployable tools that monitor crop health, soil conditions, water quality, and environmental stressors in real time. This work leverages the universities strengths in materials science, robotics, and bio-inspired materials to accelerate new devices for sustainable food production, precision agriculture, and ecosystem resilience. Coupled with our statewide agricultural extension networks and strong industry partnerships, center affiliates are creating a powerful ecosystem for translating biodevice innovations from lab to field.