The Ag Research Spotlight shines each month on an individual whose work reflects our commitment to the six strategic themes that guide Agricultural Research at Purdue.

For the 4th consecutive year, our undergraduate programs have been ranked #1 by US News & World Report (tied this year with University of Illinois). It's great to continue to be in this special position.

Post-doctoral student Cibin Raj was awarded the Best Student/Post-Doc of the Year award at the 2014 international SWAT (soil water assessment tool) conference.

This award honors and recognizes a member of ASABE who has performed noteworthy contributions to the advancement of soil and water engineering in teaching, research, planning, design, construction, management or development of materials.

ASABE defines a Fellow as a member of unusual professional distinction, with outstanding and extraordinary qualifications and experience in, or related to, the field of agricultural, food, or biological systems engineering.