Paul Thompson

Paul Thompson is an Emeritus Senior Scientist at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, affiliated with the Biological Systems Engineering and Biomedical Engineering departments. He also serves as Vice President of Strategic Development at Bou-Matic LLC. Thompson holds a B.E.E. in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University (1962) and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Electronics Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania (1970).

His research focuses on dairy engineering systems, including milking technology optimization, milk handling, and cooling. He also explores biological sensors, diagnostic ultrasound, alternative energy applications in agriculture, and business management strategies for agricultural technologies. Thompson’s interdisciplinary work bridges engineering, veterinary science, and renewable energy.

His publications span dairy equipment design, sensor technology, and biomedical instrumentation. Notable contributions include studies on milking machine teat impacts, solar energy integration in dairy facilities, and fiber-optic diagnostics for bovine physiology. While no awards are explicitly listed, his work reflects significant industry collaboration and academic innovation.

Thompson advises through his roles in academia and industry but no specific students are documented. His professional activities include strategic development in agri-tech and cross-disciplinary research in dairy science and biomedical engineering.