Mark Riley

Mark R. Riley, Ph.D., is the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Previously, he served as a professor and department head of Biological Systems Engineering (2012–2017) and at the University of Arizona (1997–2012), where he was department head of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (2009–2012). His academic roles include Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Biological Engineering (2007–2009) and President of the Institute of Biological Engineering (2010).

Education:

• Ph.D., Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Rutgers University
• M.S., Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Rutgers University
• B.S.E., Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan

Research Interests:

• Bioprocess engineering and biosensors
• Pathogen detection in drinking water
• Lung cell spectroscopy
• Bioreactor monitoring and metabolic analysis
• Biomedical engineering innovations

His work has led to breakthroughs such as sticker sensors for fruit ripeness and optical sensors for airborne toxin detection.

Awards:

• Fellow of AAAS (2016) and AIMBE (2018)
• Arizona Innovation Award (2007)
• Biomedical Engineering Builders’ Award (2009)
• ASABE Presidential Citation (2015)

Professional Service:

• Foundation Board Member, ASABE
• Chair, Development Committee (ASABE)
• Committee on Institutional Cooperation, Biomedical Engineering Dept. Heads

Labs/Teams: His research integrates interdisciplinary teams in biosensor development, bioprocessing, and environmental engineering.