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Douglas Gordon Hayes, PhD, MBA

Institute Professor | Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science
Overview

My research program focuses upon two areas. First, we are researching the sustainable use of plastics in agriculture. Specifically, we are investigating the use of biodegradable plastics as mulch films for vegetable production and their long-term impact on agricultural ecosystems, including the fate and transport of micro- and nanoplastics. Second, we are studying the use of surfactant self-assembly systems, particularly microemulsions, for drug delivery and for separation and purification. Both research areas involve the use of small-angle x-ray and neutron scattering.

Research Focus

Agricultural plastics, biodegradable polymers, micro- and nanoplastics, biobased surfactants, surfactant self-assembly systems

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
BSE 231 - Biochemistry for Engineers
3 credit hour(s)

Fundamentals of biochemistry presented from an engineering point of view and applied to solve engineering-related problems. Topics to be covered include fundamental organic chemistry of amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids and other important biochemicals; the role and control of pH in biological solutions; fundamental biochemistry of proteins and enzymes; introduction to bioenergetics and metabolic pathways, and the replication, transcription, and translation of DNA.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CHEM 122* and CHEM 123*, and MATH 132* or MATH 141*.

Semesters Offered: Fall
BSE 321 - Biothermodynamics, Heat, and Mass Transfer
3 credit hour(s)

Application of thermodynamics to biological systems; heat transfer with emphasis upon conduction and convection applications; introduction to diffusion mass transfer.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BSE 221 or ENVE 200.

Semesters Offered: Spring
BSE 530 - Research Problems in Biosystems Engineering
1 - 3 credit hours

Theoretical and experimental studies relating to current problems in biosystems engineering.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

Semesters Offered: Spring
BSE 650 - Selected Topics
1 - 3 credit hours

Lecture, group discussion, and individual study on specialized developments.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.

Semesters Offered: Spring
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865-974-7991

dhayes1@tennessee.edu

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Curriculum Vitae
215 Plant Biotechnology Building
2505 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4531
Education and Training
  • MBA, Executive MBA, Strategic Leadership, University of Tennessee, 2022
  • PhD, Chemical Engineering, University Michigan Ann Arbor*, 1991
  • BS, Chemical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1986
Web Presence
https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-hayes-6738a21aa/

Douglas Gordon Hayes, PhD, MBA

Institute Professor | Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science
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865-974-7991

dhayes1@tennessee.edu

Google Scholar
Curriculum Vitae
215 Plant Biotechnology Building
2505 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4531
Education and Training
  • MBA, Executive MBA, Strategic Leadership, University of Tennessee, 2022
  • PhD, Chemical Engineering, University Michigan Ann Arbor*, 1991
  • BS, Chemical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1986
Overview

My research program focuses upon two areas. First, we are researching the sustainable use of plastics in agriculture. Specifically, we are investigating the use of biodegradable plastics as mulch films for vegetable production and their long-term impact on agricultural ecosystems, including the fate and transport of micro- and nanoplastics. Second, we are studying the use of surfactant self-assembly systems, particularly microemulsions, for drug delivery and for separation and purification. Both research areas involve the use of small-angle x-ray and neutron scattering.

Research Focus

Agricultural plastics, biodegradable polymers, micro- and nanoplastics, biobased surfactants, surfactant self-assembly systems

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
BSE 231 - Biochemistry for Engineers
3 credit hour(s)

Fundamentals of biochemistry presented from an engineering point of view and applied to solve engineering-related problems. Topics to be covered include fundamental organic chemistry of amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids and other important biochemicals; the role and control of pH in biological solutions; fundamental biochemistry of proteins and enzymes; introduction to bioenergetics and metabolic pathways, and the replication, transcription, and translation of DNA.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CHEM 122* and CHEM 123*, and MATH 132* or MATH 141*.

Semesters Offered: Fall
BSE 321 - Biothermodynamics, Heat, and Mass Transfer
3 credit hour(s)

Application of thermodynamics to biological systems; heat transfer with emphasis upon conduction and convection applications; introduction to diffusion mass transfer.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BSE 221 or ENVE 200.

Semesters Offered: Spring
BSE 530 - Research Problems in Biosystems Engineering
1 - 3 credit hours

Theoretical and experimental studies relating to current problems in biosystems engineering.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

Semesters Offered: Spring
BSE 650 - Selected Topics
1 - 3 credit hours

Lecture, group discussion, and individual study on specialized developments.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.

Semesters Offered: Spring
Web Presence
https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-hayes-6738a21aa/