08/09/2025

Journal Articles

 

1. Zhan, Y., Zuo, B., Cao, X., Xiao, Y., & Zhu, J. (2024). Biochar enhanced anaerobic co-digestion of poultry litter and wheat straw: Performance, microbial analysis, and multiple factors’ interaction. Renewable Energy, 231, 120907. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2024.120907


2. Paneru, D., Sharma, M. K., Goo, D., Shi, H., Applegate, T. J., Chai, L., ... & Kim, W. K. (2025). Interactive effects of dietary deoxynivalenol and coccidial infection on growth performance, immune response, oxidative status, and gut health in pullets. Poultry Science, 105462.


3. Paneru, B., Bist, R. B., Yang, X., Dhungana, A., Dahal, S., & Chai, L. (2025). Deep Learning Methods for Automatic Identification of Male and Female Chickens in a Cage-Free Flock. Animals, 15(13), 1862.


4. Yang, X., Lu, G., Zhang, J., Paneru, B., Dhungana, A., Dahal, S., Bist, R. B., & Chai, L. (2025). Tracking Poultry Drinking Behavior and Floor Eggs in Cage-Free Houses with Innovative Depth Anything Model. Applied Sciences, 15(12), 6625.


5. Yang, X., Zhang, J., Paneru, B., Lin, J., Bist, R. B., Lu, G., & Chai, L. (2025). Precision Monitoring of Dead Chickens and Floor Eggs with a Robotic Machine Vision Method. AgriEngineering, 7(2), 35. (Cover story).


6. Subedi, S., Bist, R. B., Yang, X., Li, G., & Chai, L. (2025). Advanced Deep Learning Methods for Multiple Behavior Classification of Cage-Free Laying Hens. AgriEngineering, 7(2), 24.


7. Yang, X., Bist, R. B., Subedi, S., Guo, Y., & Chai, L. (2025). The Application of Probiotics and Prebiotics in Poultry Production and Impacts on Environment: A Review. Encyclopedia, 5(1), 35.


8. Islam, M. N., I. H. Mahdy, L. Chen, S. Wu, and B. He. 2024. Enhanced phosphorus bioavailability and reduced water leachability in dairy manure through hydrothermal carbonization: effect of processing temperature and CaO additive. Environmental Technology. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593330.2024.2430802


9. Erickson, M., Rovai, M., Villamediana, P., Schmidt, A. M., Stowell, R. R., & Cortus, E. L. (2025). Building value for dairy farmers and advisors in the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Environmental Stewardship Program. Translational Animal Science, 9, txaf038. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txaf038


10. Uguz, S., Sahin, Y.S., Kumar, P., Yang, X., Anderson, G. (2025). Real-time algal monitoring using novel machine learning approaches. Big Data and Cognitive Computing, 9(6), 153.


11. Alahe, M. A., Chang, Y., Kemeshi, J., Won, K., Yang, X., Wei, L. (2025). Real-time agricultural image encryption algorithm using AES on edge computing devices. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 237, 110594.


12. Haleem, N., Yuan, J., Uguz, S., Ucok, S., Gu, Z., Yang, X. (2025). Direct current (DC)-initiated flocculation of Scenedesmus dimorphus. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 32(17), 11292-11298.


13. Ucok, S., Yang, X. (2025). Chemical composition and methane production potential of agricultural residues: Olive pomace, cottonseed meal, and red pepper processing waste. Tekirdağ Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi 22 (1), 195-204.


14. Gong, A., Wang, G., Qi, X., He, Y., Yang, X., Huang, X., Liang, P. (2025) Energy recovery and saving in municipal wastewater treatment. Nature Sustainability, 8, 112-119.


15. Kumar, P., Tiwari, S., Uguz, S., Li, Z., Samuel, S., Gonzalez, J., Zhang, Y., Yang, X. (2024). Bioaerosol downwind from animal feeding operations: A comprehensive review. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 480, 135825.


16. Alahe, M. A., Wei, L., Chang, Y., Gummi, S. R., Kemeshi, J., Yang, X., Won, K., Sher, M. (2024). Cyber security in smart agriculture: Threat types, current status, and future trends. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 226, 109401.


17. Akdeniz, N. L. Polzin. 2025. Ventilation fans offset potential reductions in milk margin from heat stress in Wisconsin dairy farms. Agriculture, 15(9): 955. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture15090955


18. Yi, Y., N. Akdeniz, JM. Shutske, CY. Choi. 2025. Mitigating heat stress for agricultural workers using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Energy and Buildings, 328, 115186. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2024.115186


19. Jiang, L. Y. Yi, N. Akdeniz. 2024. Energy-saving cooling strategies for tunnel-ventilated dairy buildings: Computational fluid dynamics simulations and validation. Smart Agricultural Technology, 100576. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atech.2024.100576


20. Yang, D., Y. Wang, N. Akdeniz. 2024. Developing and field testing an unmanned aerial mapping method to measure air emissions from dairy pastures. Remote Sensing, 16 (16), 3007. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16163007


21. Jiang, L. Y. Yi, N. Akdeniz. 2024. CFD simulations of supplemental cooling techniques in cross-ventilated dairy buildings and associated greenhouse gas emissions. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 108480. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2023.108480


22. Gunawardana, D., Wang, X., Mahdaviarab, A., McCubbins, O. P., Landaverde, R., & Liu, Z. (2025). Virtual reality videos for delivery of extension educational materials on manure and mortality management: A pilot-study. The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 1-23


23. Mahdaviarab, A., Pahlavanyali, K., Cheng, R., Wang, X., Doria, J., Howe, J. A., Pineiro, J. M., Spencer, J., & Liu, Z. (2025). Emergency mass disposal of milk: Options and considerations. Journal of Environmental Management, 376, 124420.


24. Zhang, Y., Lei, B., Mahdaviarab, A., Wang, X., & Liu, Z. (2025). Robust biochar yield and composition prediction via uncertainty-aware ResNet-based autoencoder. Biochar, 7(1), 1-16

 

Conference Proceedings

 

1. Islam, M. N., B. He., and L. Chen. 2025. Phosphorus recycling from dairy manure via hydrochar-experience from the lab-scale to pilot-scale hydrothermal carbonization prototype. Waste to Worth 2025, Boise, ID, April 8-11, 2025


2. Das, A. K., and L. Chen. 2025. Ammonia recovery from anaerobically digested dairy manure using electrodialysis coupled with a hydrophobic gas-permeable membrane for stripping. Waste to Worth 2025, Boise, ID, April 8-11, 2025.


3. Das, A. K., and L. Chen. 2025. Modeling of electrochemical ammonia removal from anaerobically digested dairy wastewater. Waste to Worth 2025, Boise, ID, April 8-11, 2025.


4. Chen, L., M. N., Islam, and B. He, 2025. Hydrochar carbonization of dairy manure for phosphorus recovery and runoff risk mitigation. 2025 WSCS Annual Conference, Walla Walla WA, June 24-25, 2025


5. Chen, L., and A. K. Das, 2025. Ammonia recovery from anaerobically digested dairy wastewater facilitated by in-situ acid and base generation in a transmembrane electro-chemisorption system. 2025 WSCS Annual Conference, Walla Walla WA, June 24-25, 2025


6. Chen, L., M. N., Islam, and B. He. 2025. Phosphorus recycling from dairy manure via hydrochar-experience from the lab-scale to pilot-scale hydrothermal carbonization prototype. Waste to Worth 2025, Boise, ID, April 8-11, 2025


7. Das, A. K., and L. Chen. 2025. Ammonia recovery from anaerobically digested dairy manure using electrodialysis coupled with a hydrophobic gas-permeable membrane for stripping. Waste to Worth 2025, Boise, ID, April 8-11, 2025.


8. Das, A. K., and L. Chen. 2025. Modeling of electrochemical ammonia removal from anaerobically digested dairy wastewater. Waste to Worth 2025, Boise, ID, April 8-11, 2025.


9. Islam, M.N., B. He, and L. Chen. 2025. Hydrochar carbonization of dairy manure for phosphorus recovery and runoff risk mitigation. Western Nutrient Management Conference, Reno, NV, March 4-6, 2025


10. Das, A. K., and L. Chen. 2025. Ammonia recovery from anaerobically digested dairy wastewater facilitated by in-situ acid and base generation in a transmembrane electro-chemisorption system. Western Nutrient Management Conference, Reno, NV, March 4-6, 2025.


11. Kumar, P., Uguz, S., Tiwari, S., Chang, Y., Yang, X. (2025). Field testing of low-cost PM sensors in animal production facilities. In 2025 Air Quality Measurement Methods and Technology Conference, Aurora, CO.


12. Yang, Y., Thaler, R., Yang, X. (2025). Developing an odor footprint tool for animal agriculture in North Dakota. In 2025 ASABE North Central Regional Section Meeting, Fargo, ND.


13. Khan, T., Yang, X. (2025). LoRaWAN-enabled IoT solution for smart farming. In 2025 ASABE North Central Regional Section Meeting, Fargo, ND.


14. Yang, X. (2024). Particulate matter in swine barns. In Midwest Regional Agricultural Safety and Health 2024 Conference, Ames, IA.


15. Ly, N. N. Akdeniz, Z. Zeng, C. Choi. 2025. Testing the efficacy of positive-pressure ventilation systems (PPTV) for indoor calf housing using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, ASABE Annual International Meeting, Toronto, Canada.


16. Jiang, L., N. Akdeniz. 2025. Ventilation design for calf hutches using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, ASABE Annual International Meeting, Toronto, Canada.


17. Froelich, E. N. Akdeniz. 2025. Optimizing microaeration rates in anaerobic digesters: comparative analysis under mesophilic and thermophilic conditions, ASABE Annual International Meeting, Toronto, Canada. 


18. Akdeniz, N. 2025. Online calculators for computing ventilation requirements of dairy buildings. ASABE Annual International Meeting, Toronto, Canada. 


19. Yang, D. N. Akdeniz. 2025. Direct air emission measurements using small-unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) from livestock pastures in Wisconsin. ASABE Annual International Meeting, Toronto, Canada. 


20. Yang, D., N. Akdeniz. 2025. Direct measurement of spatial greenhouse gas emissions from livestock pastures. Midwest Climate Summit, Madison, WI.


21. Yang, D., N. Akdeniz. 2024. Quantifying greenhouse gas emissions from dairy pastures using a flying air analyzer. ASABE Annual International Meeting, Anaheim, CA.


22. Froelich, E., N. Akdeniz. 2024. Improving anaerobic digestion of dairy manure by reducing hydrogen sulfide production through microaeration. ASABE Annual International Meeting, Anaheim, CA.


23. Li, J., N. Akdeniz. 2024. Ventilation design for automated milking system (AMS) buildings. ASABE Annual International Meeting, Anaheim, CA.


24. Cheng, R., Mahdaviarab, A., Pahlavanyali, K., Wang, X., Wang, H., and Liu, Z. Optimizing Biogas Production Through Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Poultry Carcasses and Litter. 2025. ASABE Annual International Meeting, Toronto, Canada.


25. Pahlavanyali, K., Mahdaviarab, A., Cheng, R., Kincaid, N., Habib, M. R., Wang, X., Wang, H., and Liu, Z. Valorizing Organic Waste: Assessing the Fertilization Potential of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) By-Products in Tomato Cultivation. 2025. ASABE Annual International Meeting, Toronto, Canada.

 

Thesis/Dissertations

 Cherotich, S. (2025). Depositions of Gas Phase NH3 and Particle Phase NH4+ in the Vicinity of Poultry Production Facilities. Ph.D. dissertation. Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.

1. Jones, K. (2025). Technical and Economic Considerations of Anaerobic Digestion in Partially Nitrified Swine Manure. M.S. thesis. Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.


2. Khan, T. (2025). LoRaWAN-enabled IoT solutions for smart farming. M.S. thesis, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD.


3. Froelich, E. (2025). Optimizing microaeration in anaerobic digesters: A comparative study of batch and continuous systems under mesophilic and thermophilic conditions, M.S. thesis, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI.  

1. Zhou, Run. Novel Ag-Containing Photocatalysts and Their Performance Regulation and Applications to Hazard Organic Degradation. PhD diss., Water Management and Hydrological Science, 2025. Chairs: Zong Liu and Virender K. Sharma

 

Extension and Outreach

 

1. Chai, L (July 8, 2025). Machine Vision Technologies for Automatic Identification of Male and Female Chickens.


2. Chai, L (June 26, 2025). The 4th U.S. Precision Livestock Farming Conference.


3. Chai, L (June 16, 2025). Tracking Poultry Drinking and Floor Eggs with an Innovative Depth Anything Model.


4. Chai, L (April 27, 2025). Deep Learning Systems for Automatic Egg Grading.


5. Chai, L (February 28, 2025). A Robotic Machine Vision System for Tracking Dead Chickens.


6. Chai, L (January 31, 2025). Monitoring Perching Behavior of Cage-free Hens with Machine Vision.


7. Erickson, M., Sharara, M., & Cortus, E. (2025). Moving the “Sustainability” Needle. Workshop In Proceedings of the 2025 Waste to Worth Conference, Boise, ID. April 7-11, 2025. https://lpelc.org/moving-the-sustainability-needle/


8. Erickson, M., Sharara, M., & Cortus, E. (2025). Building Value in Baseline Sustainability Assessments. Workshop In Proceedings of the 2025 Waste to Worth Conference, Boise, ID. April 7-11, 2025. https://lpelc.org/building-value-in-baseline-sustainability-assessments/


9. Wang-Li, L. (2024) The Role of Agriculture in Atmospheric Nitrogen Deposition: Sources, Impacts, and Management. Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Community (LPELC) Monthly Webinars. September 23, 2024. Recording link: https://lpelc.org/the-role-of-agriculture-in-atmospheric-nitrogen-deposition-sources-impacts-and-management/


10. Zhao, L.Y. 2025. Engineering technologies for air quality control in poultry houses. Invited presentation at 2025 Georgia Precision Poultry Farming Conference-Virtual. May 6, 2025.


11. Zhao, L.Y., T. Lim, and L. Chai.  2025. A review of dust and pathogen control technologies in poultry production facilities. Invited presentation at Virtual Forum-Dust & Disease in Egg Production. June 12, 2025      


12.  Zhao, L.Y.  2025. A new ventilation system to improve indoor environment and abate pathogen transmission in layer houses. Invited presentation at Virtual Forum-Dust & Disease in Egg Production. June 12, 2025   


13. Zhao, L.Y. 2025. Measurement, Modeling, and Mitigation of Indoor Environment, Air Quality, and Air Emissions at Poultry Facilities. Invited presentation at the Ohio Poultry Association Summitt, Oct. 10, 2024.


14. Yang, X., Nafchi, A., Brennan, J., Mehan, S., Vandermark, L., Sellars, S., Smart, A., Chang, Y., Wang, Y. (2025). Protecting Your Data: The Role of Authentication and Encryption in Agricultural Cybersecurity, SDSU Extension.


15. Brennan, J., Vandermark, L., Mehan, S., Nafchi, A., Sellars, S., Yang, X. (2025). Be Cyber Aware: Text Message Cyber-Attacks (SMS Phishing - Smishing), SDSU Extension.


16. Yang, X., Nafchi, A., Brennan, J., Mehan, S., Sellars, S., Vandermark, L. (2024). Choosing the Right Wireless Network Technologies for Agricultural IoT Applications. SDSU Extension.


17. Brennan, J., Vandermark, L., Sellars, S., Mehan, S., Nafchi, A. M., Yang, X. (2024). The Growing Threat of Cyber Attacks in Agriculture. SDSU Extension.


18. Nafchi, A., Smart, A, Yang, X., Mehan, S., Brennan, J. (2024). Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in Precision Agriculture. SDSU Extension.


19. Akdeniz, N. Before You Buy: A Farm Tech Investment Planning Guide, 2025 (link)


20. Akdeniz, N. Balancing Technology and People: The Evolving Role of Farm Workers in Automation, 2025 (link)


21. Akdeniz, N. Balancing Ventilation Costs and Milk Production Losses on Wisconsin Dairy Farms, 2025 (link)


22. Akdeniz, N. Lighting in Dairy Buildings in Wisconsin, 2025 (link)


23. Akdeniz, N. Ventilation Fan Noise in Dairy Buildings, 2025 (link)


24. Akdeniz, N. Tunnel-ventilated dairy buildings, 2025 (link)


25. Akdeniz, N. Cross-Ventilation in Dairy Buildings, 2025 (link)


26. Akdeniz, N. Natural Ventilation in Dairy Buildings, 2025 (link)


27. Akdeniz, N. Air Quality in Calf Housing, 2025 (link)


28. Akdeniz, N. Renovating Tie-Stall Barns for Indoor Calf Housing, 2024 (link)


29. Akdeniz, N. Ventilation in Dairy Buildings, 2024 (link)


30. Dairy Manure Management Workshop. Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research. July 2025, Denver, CO


31. Manure Centrifuge & Dealing with Struvite. DOPA (Central TX), April 2025. Stephenville, TX


32. TAMU AGSM 337 Guest Lecture: Anaerobic Lagoons. April 2025. College Station, TX


33. Manure Happens: Dr. Zong Liu on Manure and Compost Management. Colorado State University AgNext podcast Ep.19. February 2025, Fort Collins, CO


34. Manure and Mortality Management. Colorado State University General Seminar, Department of Animal Science. February 2025, Fort Collins, CO


35. Advancing Manure Management in Texas. Seminar at Texas Tech CASFER, an NSF Engineering Research Center. January 2025, Lubbock, TX


36. Manure Management. NRCS Nutrient Management Training, November 2024, Canyon, TX


37. Digesters, Mortality Management, and Climate Smart Program Enrollment. DOPA (East Texas). October 2024, Sulphur Spring, TX

08/12/2025

1. Xiao, Y., Tian, Y., Xu, W., & Zhu, J. (2024). Photodegradation of microplastics through nanomaterials: Insights into photocatalysts modification and detailed mechanisms. Materials, 17(11), 2755. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17112755


2. Bist, R. B., Yang, X., Subedi, S., Bist, K., Paneru, B., Li, G., & Chai, L. (2024). An automatic method for scoring poultry footpad dermatitis with deep learning and thermal imaging. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 226, 109481. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2024.109481


3. Yang, X., Dai, H., Wu, Z., Bist, R. B., Subedi, S., Sun, J., Lu, G., Li, C., Liu, T., & Chai, L. (2024). An innovative segment anything models for precision poultry monitoring. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 222, 109045. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2024.109045


4. Yang, X., Bist, R. B., Liu, T., Applegate, T., Ritz, C., Kim, W., & Chai, L. (2024). Computer vision-based cybernetics systems for promoting modern poultry farming: A critical review. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 225, 109339. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2024.109339


5. Yang, X., Bist, R. B., Subedi, S., Wu, Z., Liu, T., Paneru, B., & Chai, L. (2024). A machine vision system for monitoring wild birds on poultry farms to prevent avian influenza. AgriEngineering, 6(4), 3704–3718. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering6040219


6. Saeidifar, M., Li, G., Chai, L., Bist, R. B., Rasheed, K. M., Lu, J., Banakar, A., Liu, T., & Yang, X. (2024). Zero-shot image segmentation for monitoring thermal conditions of individual cage-free laying hens. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 226, 109436. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2024.109436


7. Yang, X., Bist, R., Paneru, B., & Chai, L. (2024). Monitoring activity index and behaviors of cage-free hens with advanced deep learning technologies. Poultry Science, 103(11), 104193. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2024.104193


8. Yang, X., Bist, R. B., Paneru, B., & Chai, L. (2024). Deep learning methods for tracking the locomotion of individual chickens. Animals, 14(6), 911. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14060911


9. Paneru, B., Bist, R. B., Yang, X., & Chai, L. (2024). Tracking dustbathing behavior of cage-free hens with machine vision technologies. Poultry Science. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2024.104289


10. Bist, R. B., Poudel, K., Yang, X., Paneru, B., Mani, S., Wang, D., & Chai, L. (2024). Sustainable poultry farming practices: A critical review of current strategies and future prospects. Poultry Science. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2024.104295


11. Bist, R. B., Yang, X., Subedi, S., Paneru, B., & Chai, L. (2024). Enhancing dust control for cage-free hens with electrostatic particle charging systems at varying installation heights and operation durations. AgriEngineering, 6(2), 1747–1759. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering6020100


12. Bist, R. B., Yang, X., & Subedi, S., & Chai, L. (2024). Automatic detection of bumblefoot in cage-free hens using computer vision technologies. Poultry Science. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2024.103780


13. Bist, R. B., Yang, X., Subedi, S., Ritz, C. W., Kim, W. K., & Chai, L. (2024). Electrostatic particle ionization for suppressing air pollutants in cage-free layer facilities. Poultry Science. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2024.103494


14. Paneru, B., Bist, R., Yang, X., & Chai, L. (2024). Tracking perching behavior of cage-free laying hens with deep learning technologies. Poultry Science, 103(12), 104281. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2024.104281


15. Bist, R. B., Yang, X., Subedi, S., Paneru, B., & Chai, L. (2024). An integrated engineering method for improving air quality of cage-free hen housing. AgriEngineering, 6(3), 2795–2810. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering6030178


16. Saeidifar, M., Li, G., Lu, J., Chai, L., Bist, R., & Yang, X. (2024). Automatic segmentation of birds using a combination of object detection and foundation image segmentation models. International Journal of Advances in Electronics and Computer Science, 11(7), 2394–2835.


17. Das, A. K.  and L. Chen. 2024. A Review on Electrochemical Advanced Oxidation Treatment of Dairy Wastewater. Environments 2024, 11(6), 124; https://doi.org/10.3390/environments11060124


18. Sapkota, S., A. Reza, and L. Chen. 2024. Optimization of Ammonia Nitrogen Removal and Recovery from Raw Liquid Dairy Manure Using Vacuum Thermal Stripping and Acid Absorption Process: A Modeling Approach Using Response Surface Methodology. Nitrogen 2024, 5(2), 409-425: https://doi.org/10.3390/nitrogen5020026


19. Reza, A., L. Chen. and X. Mao. 2024. Response surface methodology for process optimization in livestock wastewater treatment: A review. Heliyon (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30326)


20. Das, A.K., A. Reza, and L. Chen. 2024. Optimization of pollutants removal from anaerobically digested dairy wastewater by electro-oxidation process: a response surface methodology modeling and validation. Journal of Applied Electrochemistry (DOI: 10.1007/s10800-024-02113-z)


21. Xiao, Y., Tian, Y., Xiong, H., Shi, A., & Zhu, J. (2024). Compact solar-powered plasma water generator: Enhanced on-site aged seed germination with the corona dielectric barrier discharger. Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering. https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FASE-2024573


22. Zhan, Y., & Zhu, J. (2024). Response surface methodology and artificial neural network-genetic algorithm for modeling and optimization of bioenergy production from biochar-improved anaerobic digestion. Applied Energy, 355, 122336. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.122336


23. Yin, Y., Qi, X., Gao, L., Lu, X., Yang, X., Xiao, K., Liu, Y., Qiu, Y., Huang, X., & Liang, P. (2024). Quantifying methane influx from sewer into wastewater treatment processes. Environmental Science & Technology, 58, 9582–9590.


24. Rubel, R. I., Wei, L., Alanazi, S., Aldekhail, A., Cidreira, A. M., Yang, X., Wasti, S., Bhagia, S., & Zhao, X. (2024). Biochar-compost-based controlled-release nitrogen fertilizer intended for an active microbial community. Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering, 11(2), 2376366.


25. Uguz, S., Anderson, G., Yang, X., Simsek, E., Osabutey, A., & Min, K. (2024). Microalgae cultivation using ammonia and carbon dioxide concentrations typical of pig barns. Environmental Technology, 45, 5899–5911.


26. Rubel, R. I., Wei, L., Wu, Y., Brozel, V., Gupta, S., Alanazi, S., Ameer, S., Sobhan, A., Das, B., Osabutey, A., & Yang, X. (2024). Greenhouse evaluation of biochar-based controlled-release nitrogen fertilizer in corn production. Agricultural Research, 13(1), 113–123.


27. Haleem, N., Kumar, P., Uguz, S., Jamal, Y., McMaine, J., & Yang, X. (2023). Viability of artificial rain for air pollution control: Insights from natural rains and roadside sprinkling. Atmosphere, 14(12), 1714.


28. He, Y., Gong, A., Osabutey, A., Gao, T., Haleem, N., Yang, X., & Liang, P. (2023). Emerging electro-driven technologies for phosphorus enrichment and recovery from wastewater: A review. Water Research, 246, 120699
    

    Conference Proceedings

    
    

     

    
    
    
    
    1. Das, A. K., A. Reza, and L. Chen. 2024. Pollutants removal from anaerobically digested dairy wastewater by electro-oxidation process: A RSM optimization and modeling, ASABE AIM 2024, Anaheim, CA. July 28-31, 2024.
    
    
    2. Das, A. K. and L. Chen. 2024. Ammonia removal from dairy waste stream using combined chemical coagulation and photoelectron-Fenton process: A GRA-Taguchi, RSM, and ANN based optimization and modeling, ASABE AIM 2024, Anaheim, CA. July 28-31, 2024.
    
    
    3. Mohammad Nazrul, Islam, L. Chen, and B. Brian He. 2024. Mitigating phosphorus runoff risk and enhancing bioavailability in dairy manure via hydrothermal carbonization with CaO addition, ASABE AIM 2024, Anaheim, CA. July 28-31, 2024.
    
    
    4. Chen, L. and A. Reza. 2024. Ammonia removal and recovery from anaerobically digested liquid dairy manure using vacuum thermal stripping-acid absorption process. 64th Idaho Academy of Science and Engineering Symposium-17th Intermountain Conference on the Environment Joint Symposium-Sustainability & The Earth’s Climate, Pocatello, ID. April 5-6, 2024.
    
    
    5. Chen, L. and Reza, A. 2023. Ammonia removal and recovery from anaerobically digested liquid dairy manure using vacuum thermal stripping-acid absorption process: a GRA-Taguchi, RSM, and RSM-ANN based optimization and modeling. 2023 Northwest Bioenergy Summit, Kennewick, WA. October 10-12, 2023.
    
    
    6. Xiao, Y. and Zhu, J. 2024. Enhanced seed germination with solar-powered plasma water generator. ASABE 117th Annual International Meeting. Paper#: 2400189. Anaheim, CA. July 28-31, 2024.
    
    
    7. Cherotich, S., Wang-Li, L., Anderson, K., Classen, J., & Shi, W. (2024, July 28–31). Ammonia concentrations, deposition, and soil properties as impacted by the deposition in the near fields of a poultry production facility (Presentation No. 2400324). Paper presented at the 2024 ASABE Annual International Meeting (AIM), Anaheim, CA.
    
    
    8. Li, P., Herkins, M., Knight, R., Zhao, L., Akter, S., & Wang-Li, L. (2024, July 28–31). Comparison of three on-field measurement methods for low-level ammonia concentrations at ambient locations of a poultry layer production facility. Paper presented at the 2024 ASABE Annual International Meeting (AIM), Anaheim, CA.
    
    
    9. Zhu, H., E. Ozkan, J. Theodoro, H. Jeon, J. Campos, and L.Y. Zhao. 2024. Modified Design of Open-Circuit, Centrifugal-Fan Driven Wind Tunnel to Produce Uniform Laminar Air Flows. Presentation (No. 2401309) at 2024 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Anaheim, CA, July 28-31, 2024.
    
    
    10. Li, P., M. Herkins, R. Knight, L.Y. Zhao, S. Akter, L. Wang-Li, J.Q. Ni, and A. Heber. 2024. Comparison of three on-field measurement methods for low-level ammonia concentrations at ambient locations of a poultry layer production facility. Presentation (No. 2401175) at 2024 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Anaheim, CA, July 28-31, 2024.
    
    
    11. Geng, Y., D. Jepsen, L.Y. Zhao, T. Reponen. 2024. Assessing the protection provided by the N95 filtering facepiece respirators in grain dust environments: A case study of Ohio farmers.  Presentation (No. 2400691) at 2024 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Anaheim, CA, July 28-31, 2024.
    
    
    12. Herkins M., R. Knight, X. Tong, L.Y. Zhao, T. Yazbeck, J. Missik, G. Bohrer. 2023. Validating an ammonia dispersion model near a commercial poultry facility using AERMOD. Presentation at 2023 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Omaha, Nebraska, July 8-12, 2023. 
    
    
    13. Haleem, N., Yuan, J., Uguz, S., Ucok, S., Gu, Z., Yang, X. (2024). DC-assisted flocculation of Scenedesmus dimorphus. In American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) 2024 Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA.
    
    
    14. Kumar, P., Tiwari, S., Uguz, S., Yang, X. (2024). Microbial composition of swine barn bioaerosol using next-generation sequencing. In ASABE 2024 Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA.
    
    
    15. Uguz, S., Kumar, P., Tiwari, S., Yang, X. (2024). Assessment of low-cost PM sensors for their applicability in swine barns. In ASABE 2024 Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA.
    
    
    16. Alahe, M.A., Kemeshi, J., Chang, Y., Won, K., Yang, X., Sher, M. (2024). Securing agricultural data with encryption algorithms on embedded GPU-based edge computing devices. In 16th International Conference on Precision Agriculture, Manhattan, KS.
    
    
    17. Kumar, P., Tiwari, S., Haleem, N., Uguz, S., Yang, X. (2024). Bioaerosols downwind from animal production facilities: A landscape analysis of existing knowledge. In 2024 ASABE North Central Regional Section Meeting, Brookings, SD.
    
    
    18. Haleem, N., Yang, X., Yuan, J. (2024). DC-assisted flocculation of Scenedesmus dimorphus. In 2024 ASABE North Central Regional Section Meeting, Brookings, SD.
    
    
    19. Uguz, S., Yang, X., Anderson, G. (2024). Biological treatment of air pollutants from animal feeding operations using photobioreactor systems. In 2024 ASABE North Central Regional Section Meeting, Brookings, SD.
    
    
    20. Cheng, R., Liyanage, D., Mahdaviarab, A., Pahlavanyali, K., Zhang, Y., Wang, X., and Liu, Z. Enhancing Animal/Food Waste Management through Composting: A Comparative Analysis of Quality Improvement with Biochar/Additive. 2024. ASABE Annual International Meeting, Anaheim, CA.
    
    
    21. Mahdaviarab, A., Cheng, R., Pahlavanyali, K., Wang, X., and Liu, Z. Adoption of Biogas Production from Animal Waste: Case Studies of Texas Farms. 2024. ASABE Annual International Meeting, Anaheim, CA.
    
    
    22. Mahdaviarab, A., Cheng, R., Liyanage, D., Kincaid, N., Zhou, R., Li, Y., Wang, X., and Liu, Z. Identifying and Characterizing Animal Wastewater Lagoons via Satellite Remote Sensing. 2024. ASABE Annual International Meeting, Anaheim, CA.
    
    
    23. Liyanage, D., Mahdaviarab, A., Zhou, R., Wang, X., and Liu, Z. Virtual Reality Videos for Delivery of Extension Educational Materials on Manure and Mortality Management. 2024. ASABE Annual International Meeting, Anaheim, CA.
    
    
    24. Mahdaviarab, A., Pahlavanyali, K., Cheng, R., Wang, X., and Liu, Z. Estimation of Dairy Lagoon Water Quality Using Satellite Images. 2024. Data-Driven Intelligent Agricultural System Symposium, College Station, TX.
    
    
    25. Pahlavanyali, K., Cheng, R., Mahdaviarab, A., Galvan, L., Wang, X., and Liu, Z. Utilizing Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae for Optimizing Dairy Waste Management. 2024. ASABE Annual International Meeting, Anaheim, CA.
    
    
    26. Zhang, Y., Cheng, R., Mahdaviarab, A., Wang, X., and Liu, Z. Accurate and Robust Biochar Yield and Composition Prediction via ResNet-Based Autoencoder. 2024. ASABE Annual International Meeting, Anaheim, CA.
    
    
    27. Zhou, R., Cheng, R., Liyanage, D., Mahdaviarab, A., Wang, X., and Liu, Z. Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants in Agricultural Wastewater by Novel Two-Dimensional Material. 2024. ASABE Annual International Meeting, Anaheim, CA.
    
    
    
    

06/30/2026

Journal Articles

1. Larson, R. A., Niles, M. T., Hegde, S., Aguirre-Villegas, H., Sharara, M., & Meyer, D. (2026). A multidisciplinary review of emission reductions and adoption potential of livestock manure acidification systems. Journal of Environmental Management, 408, 129920. (NC)


2. Soler, F., Rubio, S., Kuneff, I. B., Sharara, M., Hopkins, C., & van Heugten, E. (2026). PS5-16. Practical Evaluation of Recycled Phosphorus from Swine Lagoon Sludge in Nursery Pig Diets. Journal of Animal Science, 104(Supplement_3), skag107-351. (NC)


3. Cahyani, D., Sharara, M., Jackson, B., & Yuan, W. (2026). Converting Animal Waste to Syngas and Biochar via Top-Lit Updraft Gasification. Energies, 19(6), 1427. (NC)


4. Zhan, Yuanhang, Xiaoxia Cao, and Jun Zhu. 2026. Enhanced bioenergy production via operational optimization of anaerobic co-digestion of chicken litter and straw waste with magnetite nanoparticles. Energy 347: 140428. doi:10.1016/j.energy.2026.140428. (AR)


5. Saqib, Sidra, Ahmad Mukhtar, Brittney Conlee, Benjamin Morenas, Jun Zhu, and Sarah Wu. 2025. Destruction of concentrated per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances by nonthermal plasma technology. Journal of Water Process Engineering 77: 108594. doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2025.108594. (AR)


6. Ndeddy Aka, Robinson Junior, Ekow Agyekum-Oduro, Jun Zhu, and Sarah Wu. 2025. Integrating electrolytic struvite precipitation with ammonia scrubbing toward complete recovery of nitrogen and phosphorus from anaerobic digestate of poultry litter. Separation and Purification Technology 370: 133287. doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2025.133287. (AR)


7. Belete, Yonas Zeslase, Ashish Kumar Das, Chao Zong, and Lide Chen. (2026). Optimization of hydrothermal carbonization of dairy manure digestate for simultaneous hydrochar and nutrient recovery. The Journal of Supercritical Fluids 236: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2026.107017 (ID)


8. Oliveira, E. S., Oliveira, H. R., Mota, L. F. M., Mulim, H. A., Campos, M. A. F., Silva Neto, J. B., & Baldi, F. (2026). Integrating reaction norm models and genome-wide association analyses to reveal the genetic architecture and environmental sensitivity of sexual precocity in Nellore cattle. BMC Genomics, 27(1), 200. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-026-12547-8 (IN)


9. , Y., T. Ju, U. Kaur, H. A. Mulim, S. Singh, J. Boerman, and H. R. Oliveira. (2026). Revisiting Environmental Sustainability in Ruminants: A Comprehensive Review. Agriculture, 16(2), 149. DOI: 10.3390/agriculture16020149. (IN)


10. Campos, M. A. F., H. R. Oliveira, H. A. Mulim, E. S. Oliveira, J. Hidalgo, R. B. Costa. (2025). Comparison of linear and threshold models for genetic evaluation of morphological defects in Nellore cattle. Journal of Animal Science, 104. DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaf438. (IN)


11. Mulim, H. A., G. S. Campos, F. F. Cardoso, V. B. Pedrosa, K. Latimer, L. R. Upperman, A. Garcia, K. Retallick-Riley, S. Miller, H. R. Oliveira. (2025). Genomic structure and selection history across Angus populations worldwide: Insights from ROH, selection mapping, and functional analyses. Mammalian Genome, 37, 19. DOI: 10.1007/s00335-025-10188-y. (IN)


12. Brito, L. F., A. P. Schinckel, and H. R. Oliveira. (2025). Genomics and phenomics: Who will be the dairy cows of the future? JDS Communications, 6, Suppl. 1: S23-S30. DOI: 10.3168/jdsc.2025-0872. (IN)


13. Campos, M. A. F., Oliveira, H. R., Mulim, H. A., Oliveira, E. S., Fonseca, P. A. S., Camargo, G. M. F., & Costa, R. B. (2025). Genome-wide association study of morphological defects in Nellore cattle using a binary trait framework. Genes, 16(10), 1204. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes16101204 (IN)


14. Mortazavi, M., M. B. Zandi, R. Pahlavan, M. E. Nasab, H. A. Mulim, and H. R. Oliveira. (2025). Genome-wide association analysis based on random regression models for milk urea nitrogen in Iranian Holstein cattle. Dairy Science and Management, 2(1), 12. DOI: 10.1186/s44363-025-00015-9. (IN)


15. Medeiros, G. C., J. B. S. Ferraz, L. P. B. S. Junior, S. Y. Chen, A. Suárez-Vega, V. B. Pedrosa, H. R. Oliveira, and L. F. Brito. (2025). Genome-wide association and functional genomic analyses for udder conformation traits derived from data recorded by robotic milking systems in American Holstein cattle. Journal of Dairy Science, 108(12): 13588-13610. DOI: 10.3168/jds.2025-26906. (IN)


16. Melo, T. P. D., A. K. Zwirtes, L. A. Evangelho, S. S. Rocha, L. C. D. Silveira, L. B. Faverzani, F. C. Breda, and H. R. Oliveira. (2025). Meta-analysis and systematic review of genetic parameter estimates and candidate genes for growth traits in sheep. Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia, 54, e20240124. DOI: 10.37496/rbz5420240124. (IN)


17. Corredor, F. A., D. Godoy-Padilla, E. A. Sessarego, V. Temoche-Socola, M. E. Paredes Chocce, H. Escobar Robledo, M. F. Ramírez Antaurco, W. Burgos-Paz, J. Ruiz, J. Cruz, H. A. Mulim, and H. R. Oliveira. (2025). Genomic Characterization of Peruvian Creole Goats: Insights into Population Structure and Runs of Homozygosity. Animals, 15(17), 2577. DOI: 2076-2615/15/17/2577#. (IN)


18. Campos, M. A. F., H. R. Oliveira, G. M. F. de Camargo, H. A. Mulim, D. F. Cardoso, R. B. Costa. (2025). Beyond black and white: dissecting the genetic basis of skin depigmentation in Nellore cattle. Mammalian Genome, 36: 1126-1140. DOI: 10.1007/s00335-025-10153-9. (IN)


19. Ojo, A. O., G. S. Campos, H. A. Mulim, A. Garcia, A. P. Schinckel, S. Miller, K. J. Retallick-Riley, H. R. Oliveira. (2025). Estimation of Genetic Parameters for Mature Cow Size in North American and Australian Angus Cattle. Journal of Animal Science, 103, skaf212. DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaf212. (IN)


20. Moreira, R. P., M. V. Vicari, H. A. Mulim, T. M. Casey, J. Boerman, X. Fu, and H. R. Oliveira. (2025). Impact of Cattle Breed in scRNA-Seq Reference on Muscle Fiber Type Deconvolution from Bulk RNA-Seq: A Comparison of Software Tools. BioTech, 14(3), 56. DOI: 10.3390/biotech14030056. (IN)


21. Ojo, A. O., H. A. Mulim, A. Garcia, K. J. Retallick-Riley, S. Miller, H. R. Oliveira. (2025). Comparative Analysis of Recursive and Alternative Modeling Approaches Considering Body Condition Score for Genetic Evaluation of Mature Cow Weight. Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics, 143(1), 92–104. DOI: 10.1111/jbg.70002. (IN)


22. Mulim, H. A., G. S. Campos, F. F. Cardoso, and H. R. Oliveira. (2026). Exploring inbreeding depression in Brazilian Angus cattle population using pedigree and genomic data. Frontiers in Genetics, 16, 1613820. DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2025.1613820. (IN)


23. Ogunbawo, A. R., J. Hidalgo, H. A. Mulim, E. R. Carrara, H. T. Ventura, N. O. Souza, D. Lourenco, and H. R. Oliveira. (2025). Applying the algorithm for Proven and young in GWAS Reveals high polygenicity for key traits in Nellore cattle. Frontiers in Genetics, 16, 1549284. DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2025.1549284. (IN)


24. Mortazavi, M., M. B. Zandi, R. Pahlavan, M. E. Nasab, and H. R. Oliveira. (2025). Estimation of Genetic Parameters for Milk Urea Nitrogen in Iranian Holstein Cattle Using Random Regression Models. Agriculture, 15(4), 357. DOI: 10.3390/agriculture15040357. (IN)


25. Ojo, A. O., H. A. Mulim, G. S. Campos, V. S. Junqueira, R. P. Lemenager, J. P. Schoonmaker, and H. R. Oliveira. (2024). Exploring Feed Efficiency in Beef Cattle: From Data Collection to Genetic and Nutritional Modeling. Animals, 4(24), 3633. DOI: 10.3390/ani14243633 (IN)


26. Ogunbawo, A. R., H. A. Mulim, G. S. Campos, A. P. Schinckel, and H. R. Oliveira. (2024). Tailoring Genomic Selection for Bos taurus indicus: A Comprehensive Review of SNP Arrays and Reference Genomes. Genes, 15(12):1495. DOI: 10.3390/genes15121495 (IN)


27. Ogunbawo, A. R., H. A. Mulim, G. S. Campos, and H. R. Oliveira. (2024). Genetic Foundations of Nellore Traits: A Gene Prioritization and Functional Analyses of Genome-Wide Association Study Results. Genes, 15(9), 1131. DOI: 10.20944/preprints202408.1101.v1 (IN)


28. Oliveira, H. R., T. C. Chud, G. A. Oliveira Jr, I. C. Hermisdorff, S. G. Narayana, C. M. Rochus, A. M. Butty, F. Malchiodi, P. Stothard, F. Miglior, and C. F. Baes. (2024). Genome-wide association analyses reveals copy number variant regions associated with reproduction and disease traits in Canadian Holstein cattle. Journal of Dairy Science, 107(9): 7052-7063. DOI: 10.3168/jds.2023-24295 (IN)


29. Oliveira, H. R., G. Campos, S. L. Fernandes, J. Jamrozik, A. Schinckel, L. F. Brito. (2024) Invited review - Phenotypic and genomic modeling of lactation curves: A longitudinal perspective. JDS Communications, 5(3): 241-246. DOI: 10.3168/jdsc.2023-0460 (IN)


30. Oliveira, H. R., H. Sweet, S. Narayana, A. Fleming, S. Shadpour, F. Malchiodi, J. Jamrozik, G. Kistemaker, P. Sulivan, F. S. Schenkel, D. Hailemariam, P. Stothard, G. Plastow, B. Van Doormaal, M. Lohuis, J. Shannon, C. Baes, and F. Miglior. (2024). Symposium review: Development of genomic evaluation for methane efficiency in Canadian Holsteins. JDS Communications, 5(6): 756-760. DOI: 10.3168/jdsc.2023-0431 (IN)


31. Geng, Y., T. Reponen, T, Zhao, L. Y., and Jepsen, S. D. (2026). Using a grain dust simulator with a manikin system to evaluate performances of commonly used respirators. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health, 32(3): 103-117. https://doi.org/10.13031/jash.16485 (OH)


32. Aryal, B., Majeed, S., Shah, B.R., Khalid, N., Zhao, L.Y., Bielke, L., Wang, Q., Nazmi, A. (2026). Chronic heat stress compromises egg production and quality parameters through changes in blood biochemistry and uterine gene expression in laying hens raised under cage-free environment. Frontiers In Physiology, 17, https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2026.1770955 (OH)


33. Zhu, H., E. Ozkan, J.G. Castilho Theodoro, H. Jeon, and L.Y. Zhao. (2025). Modification of an Open-Circuit, Push-Through, Low-Speed Wind Tunnel to Assist Pesticide Spray Application Advancements. Journal of the ASABE, 68(6): 1029-1039. doi: 10.13031/ja.16423 (OH)


34. Pahlavanyali, K., Mahdaviarab, A., Cheng, R., Wang, X., Habib, M. R., Wang, H., & Liu, Z. (2026). Valorization of waste milk and dairy manure through black soldier fly larval bioconversion. Waste and Biomass Valorization. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-026-03616-w (TX)


35. Mahdaviarab, A., Wang, H., Wang, X., & Liu, Z. (2026). Solar-powered and self-guided floating electrochemical treatment platform for improving water quality of animal wastewater lagoons. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 87, 110107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2026.110107 (TX)


36. Osei, E., Kan, E., Jafri, S. H., Lovell, A., Henson, L., Wellmann, K., Muir, J., Spencer, J., & Liu, Z. (2025). Economics of conventional dairy manure management in North Central Texas. Agriculture, 15(23), 2472. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture15232472 (TX)


37. Larson, R. A., M. T. Nilesb, S. Hegdec, H. Aguirre-Villegasa, M. Sharara, & D. Meyer. (2026). A Multidisciplinary review of the potential adoption and emission reductions of livestock manure acidification. Journal of Environmental Management, 408: 129920 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.129920.hora (CA)


38. Genedy RA, & Ogejo JA. (2026). Spatiotemporal variability of dairy manure temperature during storage in earthen pits: Associations with meteorological factors. PLoS One 21(5): e0347665. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0347665 (VA)


39. Osuagwu, J. U., Merrill, S. C., & Smith, J. M. (2026). Development of an infectious disease vulnerability index (IDVI) for dairy farms: A data-driven approach to assessing risk and informing biosecurity practices. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 247: 106770. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2025.106770 (VT)

 

Conference Proceedings 

1. Jones, K., and Sharara, M. (2025). Effect of Flush Water Nitrification on Swine Manure Digester Performance. ASABE Annual International Meeting. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, July 13-16, 2025, Toronto, Ontario. (NC)


2. Abdalaal, Y., Sharara, M., Youssef, M., Shashaani, S., and Larson, S. (2026). Optimizing Swine Irrigation for Resilience and Sustainability: A Decision Support Tool. 2026 NC Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) Annual Conference, March 25-26, 2026, Raleigh, North Carolina. (NC)


3. Sharara, M., Flory, G., Clark, B., Peer, B., and Hutchinson, M. (2025). Impacts of Swine Carcass Preparation & Carbon Material on Effectiveness of Shallow Burial. Waste to Worth 2025, Boise, Idaho, April 7 – 11, 2025. (NC)


4. Ndeddy Aka, Robinson Junior, Hossain Md Mokter, Dinithi Mohotti, Alia Nasir, Ekow Agyekum-Oduro, Sarah Wu, and Jun Zhu. (2025). Simultaneous Recovery of Nitrogen and Phosphorus from Poultry Litter Digestate via Integrated Electrolytic Struvite Precipitation and Ammonia Scrubbing. 2025 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Paper No. 2501327. doi:10.13031/aim.202501327. (AR)


5. Chen, L, and A. K. Das. (2025). Electrochemical ammonia stripping to recover ammonia from liquid dairy manure. RAMIRAN 2025 Book of abstracts. Wageningen, The Netherlands, October 15-17, 2025. Available at: https://www.ramiran2025.nl/bookofabstracts (ID)


6. Islam, M. N., B. He, and L. Chen. (2025). Hydrothermal carbonization of liquid dairy manure: a sustainable approach for phosphorus recycling via hydrochar. RAMIRAN 2025 Book of abstracts. Wageningen, The Netherlands, October 15-17, 2025. Available at: https://www.ramiran2025.nl/bookofabstracts (ID)


7. Chen, L., and A. Das. 2025. Ammonia recovery from anaerobically digested dairy wastewater facilitated by in-situ acid and base generation in a transmembrane electro-chemisorption system. ASABE AIM 2025, Toronto, Canada July 13-17, 2025 (ID)


8. Chen, L. 2026. Liquid dairy manure solid and nutrient separation. Lactalis Producers Workshop, Nampa, ID, May 20, 2026 (ID)


9. Ojo, A.O., Mulim, H.A., Garcia, A., Retallick-Riley, K.J., Oliveira, H.R. (2026). Disentangling Mature Cow Weight and Body Condition Score: Comparative GWAS of Different Modeling Strategies. In: WCGALP - World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, 2026, Wisconsin, USA. (IN)


10. Ogunbawo, A. R., Mulim, H. A., Ventura, H. T., Souza, N. O., Hidalgo, J., Lourenco, D., and Oliveira, H. R. (2026). Optimizing SNP Selection for Reduced-Density Genomic Panels: A Comparative Study Using Age at First Calving as a Model Trait. United States NRSP-8 Workshop: In PAG 33 Annual Meeting, 2026, Sandiego, California, USA. (IN)


11. Campos, M. A. F., Costa, R. B., Mulim, H. A., Camargo, G. M. F. Oliveira, H. R. (2025). Genome-Wide Association Studies for Binary Traits: A comparison of methods. In: ASAS. American Society of Animal Science- Annual Meeting, 2025, Hollywood, Florida, USA. (IN)


12. Ogunbawo, A. R., Hidalgo, J., Mulim, H. A., Carrara, E. R., Ventura, H. T., Souza, N. O., Lourenco, D., and Oliveira, H. R. (2025). Applying the algorithm for Proven and young in genome-wide association studies for reproductive traits in Nellore cattle. In: 2025 ASAS- CSAS-SSASAS Annual Meeting & Trade Show, 2025, Florida, USA. (IN)


13. Mulim, H. A.; Campos, G. S.; Cardoso, F. F.; and Oliveira, H. R. The Genetic Cost of Inbreeding: Evaluating the Impact of Inbreeding on Angus Traits. In: 2025 ASAS Annual Meeting, July 2025, Hollywood, Florida, USA. (IN)


14. Ojo, A.O., Campos, M.A., Mulim, H.A., Garcia, A., Retallick-Riley, K.J., Oliveira, H.R. (2025). PSVI-10 Genome-wide association study of mature cow weight in American Angus cattle. In: 2025 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting – American Society of Animal Science - Canadian Society of Animal Science, 2025, Florida, USA. (IN)


15. Mulim, H. A.; Campos, G. S.; Boerman, J.; and Oliveira, H. R. Application of Generation Proxy Selection Mapping to Detect Polygenic Loci Under Selection in Holstein Cattle. In: 2025 ADSA Annual Meeting, June 2025, Louisville, Kentucky, USA. (IN)


16. Mulim, H. A.; Campos, G. S.; Cardoso, F. F.; and Oliveira, H. R. (2025). Mapping Inbreeding Depression A Genome-Wide Runs of Homozygosity Association Study in Brazilian Angus Cattle. In: PAG 32 - The International Plant and Animal Genome Conference, 2025, California, USA (IN)


17. Wilford, R.; Huang, Y.; An, J.; Deng, Y.; Mulim, H. A.; Kaur, U.; Oliveira, H. R. (2025). Developing a Novel in-Vivo Robotic Rumen Bolus Sensor for Enhanced Phenotyping in Methane Emissions from Cattle. In: PAG 32 - The International Plant and Animal Genome Conference, 2025, California, USA. (IN)


18. Moreira, R. P.; Vicari, M. R.; Mulim, H. A.; Casey, T.; Fu, X.; Boerman, J.; Oliveira, H. R. (2025). Deconvolution analysis of myofiber types in Holstein cows: Impact of reference breed on cell proportions. In: International Plant and Animal Genome Conference (PAG), 2025, San Diego, USA. (IN)


19. Wilford, R.; Huang, Y.; An, J.; Deng, Y.; Mulim, H. A.; Kaur, U.; Oliveira, H. R. (2025). Developing a novel in-vivo robotic rumen bolus sensor for enhanced phenotyping in methane emissions from cattle. In: International Plant and Animal Genome Conference (PAG), 2025, San Diego, USA. (IN)


20. Campos, M. F. A; Costa, R. B.; Camargo, G. M. F. Mulim, H. A.; Oliveira, H. R. (2025). Genome-wide association study for skin depigmentation in Nellore cattle. In: International Plant and Animal Genome Conference (PAG), 2025, San Diego, USA. (IN)


21. Mulim, H. A.; Campos, G. S.; Cardoso, F. F.; Oliveira, H. R. (2025). Mapping inbreeding depression: a genome-wide runs of homozygosity association study in Brazilian Angus cattle. In: International Plant and Animal Genome Conference (PAG), 2025, San Diego, USA. (IN)


22. Zong Liu. (2026). Evaluating the Performance of Thermal Dehydration for Poultry Mortality Disposal, 8th International Symposium on Animal Mortality Management, Stevens Point, WI. (TX)


23. Zong Liu. (2026). Developing a Video-Based Education Platform for Animal Mortality Management, 8th International Symposium on Animal Mortality Management, Stevens Point, WI. (TX)


24. Osuagwu, J. U., Merrill, S. C., Smith, J. M., Maciel, A., & Soares, R. (2025). Mitigating the impact of HPAI on dairy farms: bridging knowledge gaps in crisis communication, biosecurity, and public health [Proceedings]. International Crisis and Risk Communication Annual Reports, 13(1), 101-104. https://doi.org/10.69931/001c.142854 [Presented as a panel on March 11, 2025, Clemson, SC] (VT)

Thesis/Dissertations

1. Soler Diaz, F. D. (2025). Evaluation of ashed and dried swine lagoon sludge as a potential alternative dietary phosphorus source for swine. [Master’s thesis, North Carolina State University]. https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/resolver/1840.20/45262


2. Jones, K. E. (2025). Technical and economic considerations of anaerobic digestion in partially nitrified swine manure. [Master’s thesis, North Carolina State University]. https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/resolver/1840.20/46298


3. Osuagwu, Johnbosco Uchenna. (2026). Enhancing readiness of the New England dairy industry to mitigate foot-and-mouth disease impacts: Biosecurity, modeling, and policy approaches. [Doctoral dissertation, University of Vermont]. UVM Scholarworks. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14849/10111


4. Asghar, Sehrish. (2025). Simultaneous nitrogen and phosphorus removal in sequencing batch reactors to treat anaerobically digested liquid dairy manure. [Doctoral dissertation, University of Idaho]. (embargoed through August 21, 2026)


5. Ogunbawo, Adebisi. (2024). Gene prioritization and genome-wide association study of traits of interest in Nellore cattle. [Master’s thesis, Purdue]. https://doi.org/10.25394/PGS.27952809


6. Ojo, Ayooluwa. (2024). Optimizing genetic selection for mature cow size in North American and Australian Angus cattle. [Master’s thesis, Purdue]. https://doi.org/10.25394/PGS.27941184


7. Leong-Machielse, K.J. (2026). The effects of novel oxidizing air purification technology on swine barn air quality, and pig health, performance, and behavior. [Master’s thesis, North Dakota State University].


8. Mahdaviarab, Amirhossein. (2025). Smart Solutions for Sustainable Animal Waste Management. [PhD dissertation, Texas A&M University]. https://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/items/cb8a82cc-d284-47f3-93cd-dea78ab9dde9

 

Extension and Outreach

Leadership Team – Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Community (LPELC) (NC)

Leadership Team – NC State University Swine Innovation Forum (SIF) – Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Maxwell Center in Goldsboro, NC. (NC)

Lead PI – New Training Material and Field Day, Liquid Swine Application Training – Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ9bB_O7DzuwJ_i8RIkpjYS4cvcrhFd0Y (NC)

Tang, Zepei, and Yiting Xiao. Managing Solids in Liquid Manure. FSA1041. University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service. (AR)

University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and University of Georgia Department of Poultry Science. 2025. Poultry Litter Management Workshop. Fayetteville, Arkansas, August 28–29, 2025. Topics included poultry litter moisture, bird health and performance, ammonia production, ventilation, Salmonella control, air quality, and energy efficiency. (AR)

Zhao, L.Y. 2025. Engineering technologies for air quality control in poultry houses. Invited presentation at 2025 Georgia Precision Poultry Farming Conference-Virtual. May 6, 2025. (OH)

Zhao, L.Y., T. Lim, and L. Chai. 2025. A review of dust and pathogen control technologies in poultry production facilities. Invited presentation at Virtual Forum-Dust & Disease in Egg Production. June 12, 2025. (OH)

Zhao, L.Y. 2025. A new ventilation system to improve indoor environment and abate pathogen transmission in layer houses. Invited presentation at Virtual Forum-Dust & Disease in Egg Production. June 12, 2025. (OH)

Safety Training on Manure Management Safety, Dairy Animal Handling Certification by AgriLife Extension. Comanche, TX, May 2026. (TX)

EcoDrum Composting Site Presentation, April 2026. (TX)

Hullabloom Garden Festival on Composting Demonstration, Texas A&M University, TX, April 2026. (TX)

AGSM 337 Guest Lecture on Lagoon Management, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, April 2026. (TX)

Central Texas DOPA Conference on Manure Management Safety, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, April 2026. (TX)

Community Composter Setup and Outreach Activity, WI, April 2026. (TX)

SCSC 455/657 Lecture on Environmental Soil and Water Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, March 2026. (TX)

AGSM 337 Lecture on Environmental and Natural Resource Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, March 2026. (TX)

TCEQ Land Application Team Presentation and Updates, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, January 2026. (TX)

Dairy Committee Meeting Presentation on Manure Management Updates, TX, January 2026. (TX)

Enhancing Animal Wastewater Management with Satellite Remote Sensing and AI Technologies, XIX World Water Congress, International Water Resources Association (IWRA), Marrakech, Morocco, December 2025. (TX)

East DOPA Conference on Manure Management, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, October 2025. (TX)

Southwest Dairy Day on Manure Management and Bioenergy, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, October 2025. (TX)

TAMMI 2025 Conference, Fort Worth Historic Stockyards, TX, September 2025.

“Dead Bird Disposal” at Texas Broiler Symposium, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, September 2025. (TX)

Other

Slaton, Nathan A., Rajveer Singh, Uzair Ahmad, Cheri Villines, Russell Delong, and Otis Robinson. (2026). University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Database of Dairy, Poultry, and Swine Manure/Litter Chemical and Physical Properties. 2026 release. Ag Data Commons / Figshare. (AR)

Liu, Zong (2025). Closure of Lagoons, Settling Basins, or Manure Storage Ponds in Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations. AgriLife Extension. https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/asset-external/closure-of-lagoons-settling-basins-or-manure-storage-ponds-in-concentrated-animal-feeding-operations/ (TX)

Ogejo, J.A. & Genedy, R.A. (2025). Spatiotemporal analysis of meteorological factors on dairy manure temperature during storage in an earthen pit, located in Franklin County, Virginia, U.S.A. https://doi.org/10.15482/USDA.ADC/29631641 (VA)