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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Biological Systems Engineering Department

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Milford Hanna

Milford A. Hanna

Kenneth E. Morrison Professor of Biological Systems Engineering
Director, Industrial Agricultural Products Center

Office: 211 L. W. Chase Hall

email: mhanna1@unl.edu

Research interests

  • Value-added process engineering
  • Investigations of changes in starches, proteins and lipids and their interactions as a result of high-temp, short-time extrusion cooking
  • Uses of agricultural commodities in applications such as starch-based "plastic" polymers
  • Uses of vegetable oils and animal fats in biofuel and lubricant applications
  • Extrusion processes for production of levulinic acid, microcrystalline cellulose and modified starches
  • Use of plant residues and other waste streams for biopower generation

Selected publications

Value-added Processing Laboratory

Visit Industrial Agricultural Products Center

Ph. D. Agricultural Engineering
Pennsylvania State University - State College

M. S. Agricultural Engineering
Pennsylvania State University

B. S. Agricultural Engineering
Pennsylvania State University

Appointment:
Research BSE 55%, research FDST 20%, Director, Industrial Agricultural Products Center 25%

 

Professional Recognition

Kenneth E. Morrison Professor