The appointment was announced jointly by Dean Jay Akridge and Dave Lowe, president of the Indiana Soybean Alliance. Dr. Mosier will help to lead research into new uses for soybeans and education to encourage young people to choose careers that serve as a platform for developing new uses, such as in biofuels and in non-food products including consumer electronics. Dr. Mosier has 15 years of experience in research related to biofuels and bioprocessing technology. His recent research program has focused on cellulose, but he also has worked with oil and protein from agricultural products to make industrial chemicals and materials. The chair was previously held by Dr. Bernie Tao, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, and Dean Akridge acknowledged Dr. Tao’s 10 years of service and leadership in the new uses area, including launching the highly successful New Uses Student Competition, which he will continue to lead.