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Robert Stwalley is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering at Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana. His research focuses on Machine Systems Engineering and Data Science applications in agriculture, with specific interests in Precision Livestock Instrumentation, BioEnergy systems, and STEM education initiatives. He leads projects addressing livestock thermal management through innovative cooling systems, sustainable water well technologies, and educational outreach programs.
His work integrates engineering principles with agricultural challenges, emphasizing solutions for heat stress mitigation in livestock, off-road equipment design, and improving access to freshwater resources in developing regions. Notable contributions include the development of electronically controlled cooling pads for sows and mechanized tube well installation systems. Stwalley also actively engages in curriculum development for K-12 agricultural mechatronics education and mentorship programs to support underrepresented students in engineering.
Research facilities affiliated with his work include the ADM Agricultural Innovation Center and the Maha Fluid Power Research Center. His projects frequently involve interdisciplinary collaboration with Purdue’s Discovery Park and international partners in Ghana and Haiti.