Edwin Brokesh

Edwin Brokesh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at Kansas State University (K-State), serving as the Agricultural Technology Management (ATM) Teaching Coordinator. He holds a Ph.D. (2019), MBA (2006), and B.S. (1983) in Agricultural Engineering from K-State. His professional experience spans 30+ years in agricultural equipment design and manufacturing, with roles in livestock equipment innovation, grain-handling systems, and ATV engineering. He is actively involved in ASABE standards committees for machinery safety and design.

Research focuses on machine vibrations' impact on livestock transport, precision agriculture automation, and equipment safety. He teaches off-road machinery systems and engineering design, and advises award-winning student teams like the Helwig Farms Quarter-Scale Tractor Team and the K-State Biodiesel Initiative. Brokesh also provides extension education on bioenergy and agricultural machinery safety through his dual teaching/extension appointment.

A licensed Professional Engineer in Kansas, he bridges industry and academia through collaborative projects in automation, machinery management, and sustainable agricultural practices.