Biological Systems Engineering

About the Program

Learn More About the Program

The Biological Systems Engineering Graduate Program aims to enhance the capacity for teaching and research in biological systems engineering, and train the future generation of professionals to address challenges associated with the sustainable production, management, and use of biological materials. Students gain advanced knowledge of the use of engineering to efficiently produce, distribute and process biological products, such as food, feed and fiber, while conserving natural resources, preserving environmental quality, and ensuring the health and safety of people.

Degree Type
Departmentally-Based Graduate Program
Degrees Offered
M.S. Plan I / B.S. Integrated
M.S. Plan II / B.S. Integrated
M.Engr. Plan II
M.S. Plan I
M.S. Plan II
D.Engr. Plan B
Ph.D. Plan B
Lead Dean

College of Engineering

Major Code
GBSE

Admissions and Fellowship Information

Admission Deadlines
Priority: Dec 15, 2024
General: Mar 15, 2025
Space Available: May 15, 2025
Internal Fellowship Deadlines
Prospective Student Fellowship: Dec 15, 2024
Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2025

Program Contact Information

Primary Program Contacts

Graduate Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator
Corwin Green
(530) 754-8368 | corgreen@ucdavis.edu

Graduate Program Chair

Department Chair
Fadi Fathallah
(530) 752-5086 | fathallah@ucdavis.edu

Graduate Program Chair
Tina Jeoh
(530) 752-1020 | tjeoh@ucdavis.edu

Additional Contacts

Program Contacts

Advisor: General
Bruno Augusto Carciofi
Biological Systems Engineering
carciofi@ucdavis.edu

Advisor: General
Zhiliang Fan
Biological Systems Engineering
(530) 754-0317 | jzfan@ucdavis.edu

Advisor: Primary Contact
Tina Jeoh
Biological Systems Engineering
(530) 752-1020 | tjeoh@ucdavis.edu

Advisor: General
Farzaneh Khorsandi Kouhanestani
Biological Systems Engineering
fkhorsandi@ucdavis.edu

Advisor: Admissions Only
Isaya Kisekka
Biological Systems Engineering
ikisekka@ucdavis.edu

Advisor: General
Juliana Leite Nobrega De Moura Bell
Biological Systems Engineering
(530) 752-5007 | jdemourabell@ucdavis.edu

Advisor: General
Stavros Vougioukas
Biological Systems Engineering
(530) 752-1890 | svougioukas@ucdavis.edu

Graduate Studies Contacts

Senior Academic Advisor
Brittney Dinelli
bjdinelli@ucdavis.edu