| Welcome to the Department of Biological Systems Engineering (BSE) at Virginia Tech! BSE "brings engineering to life" by combining biological sciences and engineering. The BSE program focuses on the two areas of Bioprocess Engineering and Land and Water Resources Engineering.
Bioprocess Engineering focuses on the design and development of processes for environmentally responsible manufacturing of food and industrial products from biological materials. Areas of interest include bioenergy, renewable materials, protein recovery, byproduct utilization, bioresidue management and utilization, systems biology, food safety, food engineering, biopharmaceuticals, and enzymes.
Land and Water Resources Engineering focuses on environmental protection and natural resources management. Areas of interest include nonpoint source pollution (water pollution caused by rainfall and runoff from land surfaces such as parking lots, golf courses, urban areas, agricultural fields, and construction sites), stream & wetland restoration, low impact development, and watershed management.
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200 Seitz Hall (0303) Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061.