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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Biological Systems Engineering Department

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Curtis Weller

Curtis L. Weller

Professor of Food and Bioprocess Engineering

Office: 210 L. W. Chase Hall
(402) 472-9337

email: cweller1@unl.edu

Teaching interests

  • Food and process engineering
  • Physical properties of food and bioproducts

Research interests

  • Value-added processing of agricultural commodities with primary interest in grain sorghum
  • Development of grain sorghum lipids as nutraceuticals
  • Thermochemical conversion of biomass to syngas
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Selected publications

Dr. Weller's Research

Dr. Weller's Lab

Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

M.S. Food Science
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

B.S. Food Science
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

Licensed Professional Engineer South Carolina and Nebraska

Appointment:
Teaching 40%, Research 60%

 

Professional Recognition

  • Faculty Research Award - UNL College of Engineering, 1995
  • Recognition Award for Innovative Use of Glycerine - Soap and Detergent Association, 1995, 1996
  • Certificate of Recognition for Contributions to Students - Parents' Association, UNL, 1999, 2001
  • Engineer of the Year Award - Nebraska Section of the ASAE 2001
  • President's Citation - ASAE, 2002
  • Excellent Advisor Recognition - UNL College of Engineering, Student Advisory Board, 2004