Graduate Research Assistant, North Dakota State University, United States
๐ Emmanuel Baidhe is a dedicated agricultural engineer currently pursuing his PhD in Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering at North Dakota State University (NDSU). With a robust background in agricultural technology development and research, he has made significant contributions to both academic and professional fields. Emmanuel’s work focuses on improving agricultural processes and systems to enhance food security and sustainability.
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Education
๐ Emmanuel began his academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering from Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, graduating with a CGPA of 3.94/5 in 2013. He continued at Makerere University to earn his Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering in 2022, achieving a CGPA of 4.66/5. His master’s research involved developing and evaluating an automated continuous pasteurizer. Currently, he is a PhD candidate at NDSU, focusing on modeling heat-induced quality variations in corn.
Experience
๐ผ Emmanuel has a diverse professional background, including his current role as a Graduate Research Assistant at NDSU, where he develops drying quality models for corn and prepares manuscripts for publication. He has served as a part-time lecturer at Mountains of the Moon University in Uganda and held various research and administrative roles at Badaye Technologies Ltd and Makerere University’s EAPI Project. His extensive fieldwork includes data collection and research assistance for projects with Akem Consulting Ltd, Kampala Capital City Authority, and ResilientAfrica Network.
Research Interests
๐ฌ Emmanuel’s research interests are centered on agricultural engineering, particularly the development and optimization of processing equipment and systems. His PhD research at NDSU involves modeling heat-induced quality variations in corn, aiming to improve grain and seed quality through advanced drying systems. He has also worked on projects related to pasteurization, grain storage, and the adoption of innovative technologies in food processing.
Awards
๐ Emmanuel has received numerous awards and fellowships, including the 2024 Frank Bain Scholarship from NDSU and the Best Poster Presentation at the 2024 Soybean Symposium. He was awarded the Young Water Fellowship in 2021 and the MAPRONANO MSc. Research Scholarship in 2019. His academic excellence was recognized early with a Full Bursary Grant for tuition fees at Busoga College Mwiri in 2007.
Publications Top Notes
๐ Baidhe, E and C. L Clementson. โA review of the application of modeling and simulation to drying systems for improved grain and seed quality.โ Computers and Electronics in Agriculture 222 (2024), p. 109094. Cited by 4 articles.
๐ J Kigozi et al., โHuman-Centered Design in the Development of Innovative Technology for the Food Processing MSMEs in Uganda.โ Journal of Engineering Research (2024). Cited by 2 articles.
๐ S. T. Chowdhury et al., โInvestigating the Physical Properties of Corn Varieties.โ Journal of the ASABE 67 (3 2024), pp. 631โ639. Cited by 3 articles.
๐ P Mwogeza et al., โNutrient balances under different coffee cropping systems in the Mt. Elgon Region.โ Makerere University Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 12 (2 2023), pp. 133โ151. Cited by 5 articles.
๐ J Kigozi et al., โDevelopment and performance evaluation of small-scale low-viscous juice continuous pasteurizer.โ Journal of Food and Bioprocess Engineering 6 (1 2023), pp. 8โ17. Cited by 6 articles.