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Joel L. Cuello is a Professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering and Director of the Global Initiative for Strategic Agriculture in Dry Lands (GISAD) at The University of Arizona. He also holds visiting professorships at Zhejiang University (China), De La Salle University (Philippines), and is a Faculty Fellow at the Ateneo de Manila University. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Penn State University (1994) with minors in Chemical Engineering and Plant Physiology.
**Research Interests**: Dr. Cuello focuses on engineered systems for sustainable agriculture, including algal biofuel production, bioreactor design (e.g., patented Accordion photobioreactors), and vertical farming innovations like the Vertical Greenbox®. His work bridges engineering and biology to optimize resource efficiency and environmental protection in arid regions. Key themes include the Food-Water-Energy Nexus, bioregenerative space life support systems, and industrial-scale algal cultivation for nutraceuticals and biofuels.
**Awards**: Highlights include the 2016 Severino and Paz Koh Lectureship Award, election to the National Academy of Science and Engineering (Philippines), and the 2015 Tech Launch Arizona Innovation Award. His contributions span 11 countries, emphasizing global partnerships in sustainable agriculture.
**Teaching**: He teaches courses on sustainability, the Food-Water-Energy Nexus, and global agricultural innovation, reflecting his commitment to education and applied research.
