Person

Yanqiu Yang

Assistant Professor | Animal Science

Specialization: Precision Beef Systems & Sustainability

Overview

My research focuses on precision beef systems and the development of sustainable, data-driven technologies for animal agriculture. I integrate artificial intelligence (AI), computer vision, robotics, and hyperspectral imaging to improve animal health monitoring, automate labor-intensive tasks, and support decision-making. I am particularly interested in advancing tools that enhance the welfare, productivity, and sustainability of beef cattle operations.

Research Focus

AI & Robotics, Precision Livestock Decision Support, Computer Vision in Livestock

Teaching Focus

Precision Livestock Farming (PLF); currently developing a minor program in PLF to equip students with skills in data-driven animal agriculture and emerging technologies.

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235 Brehm Animal Science Bldg
2506 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • PhD, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 2025
  • MSE, Mechanical Engineering, China Agricultural University, 2019
  • MS, Applied Mechatronic Engineering, Haper Adams University, 2018
  • BE, Mechanical and Electronics Engineering, China Agricultural University, 2016
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Yanqiu Yang

Assistant Professor | Animal Science
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235 Brehm Animal Science Bldg
2506 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • PhD, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 2025
  • MSE, Mechanical Engineering, China Agricultural University, 2019
  • MS, Applied Mechatronic Engineering, Haper Adams University, 2018
  • BE, Mechanical and Electronics Engineering, China Agricultural University, 2016
Overview

My research focuses on precision beef systems and the development of sustainable, data-driven technologies for animal agriculture. I integrate artificial intelligence (AI), computer vision, robotics, and hyperspectral imaging to improve animal health monitoring, automate labor-intensive tasks, and support decision-making. I am particularly interested in advancing tools that enhance the welfare, productivity, and sustainability of beef cattle operations.

Research Focus

AI & Robotics, Precision Livestock Decision Support, Computer Vision in Livestock

Teaching Focus

Precision Livestock Farming (PLF); currently developing a minor program in PLF to equip students with skills in data-driven animal agriculture and emerging technologies.

Web Presence