Biography

Dr. Cole has several years of industry experience. He has worked in engineering for Link-Belt Construction Equipment Company, Greenfield Products Inc., American Ordnance LLC, and Republic Door & Frame. He has interest in renewable energy, bioproducts, and additive manufacturing. He also has interest in entrepreneurial endeavors.

Education

  • Ph.D. Forest Products with concentration in Sustainable Bioproducts - Mississippi State University
  • M.S. Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering - University of Kentucky
  • B.S. Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering with concentration in Power Machinery- University of Kentucky

Awards & Recognitions

  • CAAS Outstanding Faculty Teacher
  • Featured Faculty Scholar

Courses Taught

  • AGET 110 Introduction to Agricultural Engineering

Selected Publications, Articles & Presentations

  • Mechanical Properties of Concrete Composites Consisting of Southern Pine Wood Chips and Micronized Rubber Powder
    Journal of the ASABE, 2022
  • Acoustic and Strength Characterization of Particleboard and Micronized Rubber Powder Composites
    Forest Products Journal, 2022
Areas of Expertise
Machine Design
Renewable Energy
Departments
Department of Agriculture, Geoscience, and Natural Resources
Office
117 McWherter Ag Complex