College of EngineeringBiosystems EngineeringAcademicsSenior Design
Senior Design
Biosystems Engineering students are among the best at Auburn University. Our students receive their fair share of awards, scholarships, and fellowships for outstanding academic performance. The size of the department allows students to receive personal attention from faculty and staff, and gives students hands-on exposure to the latest technologies being used in ongoing research and outreach projects conducted by Biosystems Engineering faculty.
Our Senior Design class tasks students with real-world design projects to gain industry experience. The goal is to create a sustainable and cost-effective solution for the project sponsor/client. Past projects range from designing sediment and erosion control systems for the U.S. Army Fort Benning tank training grounds, designing energy-efficient solutions for the Red Clay Brewing Company in Opelika, AL to reduce energy emissions in the brewing process, and even designing rainwater capture and utilization system for Auburn University's Jordan Hare stadium. Check out some of the most recent projects below.
Our graduates enter the work-force prepared and with confidence. Industry, government, and university employers frequently contact us in search of young engineers.
The projects below are for BSEN 4310 Spring Senior Design.
Team 1 Poster Morgan Aldridge, Isabel Bela, Laura Rose Cole, Julia Kullander
Team 2 Poster Isa Bivins, Spencer Overton, Ansley Scott
Team 3 Poster Kristen Black, Daniel Chapman, Katie Harmon, Dylan Levering
Team 4 Poster Coleman Dobbins, Reuben Duncan, Alex Forrester, Kate Morgan
Team 5 Poster Andrew Golson, Audrey Gray, Lyda McComber, Timothy Squires
Team 6 Poster Lauren Brannan, Sarah Jones, Preston Langston, Jacob Powell
Team 7 Poster Reid Ambroz, Natalie Hodge, Ashlyn Shinnick
Team 8 Poster Melanie Comoglio, Gaby Khong, Peyton Rodgers
Team 9 Poster Zac Brown, Ben Nelson, Michael Pigg
Team 10 Poster Bradley Lowery, Logan Suddath, Ed Williams
Team 11 Poster Peyton McCord, Jake Schwarzman, Cason Stevens
Team 12 Poster Hayes Battles, Kelly Ptomey, Tatem Reynolds
Team 13 Poster Camille Colter, Dawson Oliver, Harrison Saucier
Team 14 Poster Maris Borden, Emma Pyburn, Mitchell Schultz
The projects below are for BSEN 4310 Spring Senior Design.
Aquaponics Production System Design
Team Poster Dylan Bowen, Elizabeth Childree, Nicole Johnson, Joe Saia
Team Poster Kylie DeGilio, Marisa Rodriguez McGehee, Quentin Moffet, Lindsy Wood
Aquaponics Facilities Site Design
Team Poster Ethan Mobley, Charles Parten, Jake Ross
Team Poster Jacy Coker, Molly Killpartrick, Sean Miller
Team Poster Jalen Cutchens, Lindsay Digges, Will Haywood
Design of Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Municipal Sludge System
Team Poster Jordan Bass, Hannan Bartels, Grady Freeman
Team Poster Rachel Haigh, Drew Johnson, Sarah Tyndall
Team Poster Tyler Whitfield, Keaton Smith, Chase Joiner
Flood Management Plan for Cattle Research Facility
Team Poster Yicong Gao, Julia Plazzolo, Grace Phung
Team Poster Jordan Hicks, Joshua Williams, Xiangyu Zhang
Team Poster Anna Cooper, Emily Miller, Cade Runyan
Oyster Harvesting Cage Design
Team Poster Jamie Newsome, Carson Vines, Monica Langan
Team Poster Erin Bunkers, Naomi Pitts, Nolan Vice
Team Poster Riley Heitschmidt, James Kean, Sam Barnes
The projects below are for BSEN 4310 Spring Senior Design.
Algae Bioreactor Design
Problem Statement:
Dr. Higgins of the Biosystems Engineering Department at Auburn University is seeking a novel design of an algal bioreactor capable of medium-scale production of algae. Algae has many uses, including animal feed, food ingredients, and biofuel. With society's increasingly alarming dependence on fossil fuels, algal biofuel is one potential and promising solution. Because of algae's rapid growth rates, it is a prime renewable resource candidate. Some issues to consider when growing algae include improper light depth, the presence of hydraulic dead zones, under & overheating, and appropriate aeration of the algae.
Team Poster Kaitlyn Merklein, Madison North, Andrew Sauer, and Trammell Shepherd
Team Poster Mary Beth Cassity, Jacqueline Hruby, Madison Shelley, and Ethan Woods
Team Poster Charlie Crider, Kate Porter, Blake Stratton, and Noah Utsinger
Opelika City Floral Park Stormwater System Design
Problem Statement:
The City of Opelika has proposed renovations to Floral Park which include a new parking lot, a multiuse sports field, a playground, a press box/concession stand building, a new restroom facility, two water features, an additional walking pathway, and an updated stormwater management system. The focus of this project is the design of a stormwater management system to accommodate the renovation of the park, improve infrastructure, and incorporate stormwater best management practices.
Team Poster Joseph Carthel, Caden Hannah, Alyssa Malonson, and Jessie Williford
Team Poster Spencer Ivey, Olivia Lefevre, Kaylee Neal, and Layla Stein
Team Poster Kevin Burnett, Alexander Case, Courtney Eagle, and Maci Lemley
Team Poster Cassie Atchley, Kaye Bowling, Kiara Macdonald, and Callie Stuart
Team Poster Grayson Bertolla, Quinn Stegner, and Reece Strickland
Team Poster Andie Altemeier, Carey Clark, Jake Mattix, and Natalie Petersen
Parkerson Mill Creek Litter Capture Design
Problem Statement:
Auburn University is increasing in size and as a result, there is an increase in student activity and campus events. The increase in activity has created an issue of litter entering and impairing the Parkerson Mill Creek that runs through the campus of Auburn University. Auburn Facilities has brought attention to the need for a litter collection system implementation for the area but current stream litter collection systems have safety limitations by requiring field technicians to physically enter the stream and require heavy lifting.
Team Poster Peden Arnold, Molly Brantly, Haley Mason, and Cody Smith
Team Poster Zach Morgan, Lauren Murray, Rocky Wang, and Skylar Wilson
Team Poster Laurie Pisciotta, Ethan Jones, Courtland Vice, and Rose Tucker
Team Poster Paige McGallagher, Katie Tebou, James Walker, and Presleigh Wiley
Team Poster Charles Reichley, Justin Shanks, Luke Biggs, and Daniel Robison
Team Poster Ford Luscy, Chase Roberts, William Rud, and Hayden Walker
