Sunrise Session
Ronald C. Sims
Biological Engineering as a Business Nexus in Utah
The Biological Engineering program at Utah State University initiates projects with practical applications, economic development potential, and important public health implications in support of Utah’s industry, and citizens. This new and stronger emphasis in biological engineering at USU is serving as a platform to 1) build new microbe-based technologies, products, and processes, such as sustainable and economical plastic-based items; 2) develop solutions to energy problems in Utah through the production of biodiesel and natural gas from algae; and 3) provide needed technical expertise for public health protection through the Utah On-Site Wastewater Treatment Training Program. These projects offer new opportunities for business development and national leadership by the state of Utah.
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Ronald C. SimsProfessor and Head (435) 797-3156 |
Ron Sims is a professor and head of the Biological & Irrigation Engineering Department at Utah State University. He was also director of the Utah Water Research Laboratory. Sims holds a PhD in biological engineering from North Carolina State University and has worked extensively in industry and government. He has over 100 publications and has been awarded $10 million in contracts and grants since he came to USU in 1983. Ron is a recipient of several research awards, including the Utah Governor’s Medal for Science and Technology.
