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Curtis L. Weller
Professor of Food and Bioprocess Engineering and Program Coordinator
Office: 210 L. W. Chase Hall
Phone: (402) 472-9337
Email: cweller1@unl.edu
Education
Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering, University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
M.S. Food Science, University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
B.S. Food Science, University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Licensed Professional Engineer South Carolina and Nebraska
Appointment
Teaching 30%
Research 45%
Administration 25%
Teaching Interests
- Food and process engineering
- Physical properties of food and bioproducts
Research Interests
- Value-added processing of agricultural commodities with primary interest in grain sorghum
- Development of grain sorghum lipids as nutraceuticals
- Modeling heat transfer in meat
and meat products
Selected publications (more publications in the Digital Commons)
Dr. Weller's Research
Dr. Weller's Lab
Professional Recognition
- Research Award of Merit, Gamma Sigma Delta, Nebraska Chapter, 2011
- AACC International Excellence in Teaching Award, 2010
- Distinguished Service Award, ASABE Mid-Central Conference, 2008
- ASABE Paper Award for Superior Paper, 2006
- Faculty Research Award - UNL College of Engineering, 1995
- Recognition Award for Innovative Use of Glycerine - Soap and Detergent Association, 1995, 1996
- Certificate of Recognition for Contributions to Students - Parents' Association, UNL, 1999, 2001
- Engineer of the Year Award - Nebraska Section of the ASAE, 2001
- President's Citation - ASAE, 2002
- Excellent Advisor Recognition - UNL College of Engineering, Student Advisory Board, 2004