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Aaron Etienne is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education at Utah State University's S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. His research focuses on integrating technology with agricultural practices to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in farming operations. Located at the ASTE facility in Logan, Utah, Dr. Etienne investigates critical areas including lone worker safety systems, precision agriculture technologies, and automation solutions.
Research Focus Areas:
- Agricultural Safety Innovation: Development of wearable devices and response systems for lone agricultural workers, incident database creation, and geospatial risk analysis.
- Precision Agriculture: UAV-based weed detection using deep learning, crop management systems, and sensor technology integration.
- Agricultural Automation: Grain handling robotics, machinery network systems (CAN-bus), and efficiency optimization technologies.
His recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on technology-driven solutions for agricultural challenges. Safety research dominates his recent output (7 publications), followed by automation (4) and precision agriculture (4). Key technological themes include deep learning applications, sensor systems, and geospatial analysis. Notably, 9 of 15 recent publications involve empirical validations or system developments, reflecting a strong applied research approach.