MICHAEL DELWICHE, Professor and Chair

Education

B.S. 1974 - (with distinction) Agricultural Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

M.S. 1976 - Agricultural Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Ph.D. 1981 - Agricultural Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Professional Experience

Professor, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis, 1993 – present. (Chair 2006 – present).

Associate Professor, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis, 1988 - 1993.

Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis, 1986 - 1988.

Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 1981-1986.

Postdoctoral Associate, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 1980-1981.

Teaching

Department: EBS-165 Bioinstrumentation and Control, EBS-260 Analog Instrumentation, EBS-262 Computer Interfacing and Control

College: ENG-17 Circuits I, ENG-100 Electronic Circuits and Systems, ENG-111 Electrical Power Equipment

Research

• Biosensors
  • Milk component analyses (hormones, antibiotics, urea, proteins, somatic cells)
  • Pathogenic bacteria detection in food processing streams
• Biological control of plant pests
  • Sprayable pheromones
  • Electronic systems for bird control in orchards, vineyards, and highway structures
• Sensor systems for precision field control
  • Precision irrigation/fertigation by wireless network
  • Tree nursery inventory sensors

Scientific and Professional Societies

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, Institute of Biological Engineering, American Society for Engineering Education, Sigma Xi

Selected Publications and Conference Papers (past 5 years)

Jenkins, D. M., and M. J. Delwiche. 2002. Manometric biosensor for on-line measurement of milk urea. Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 17:557-563.

Jenkins, D. M., M. J. Delwiche, E. J. DePeters, and R. H. BonDurant. 2002. Factors affecting the application of on-line urea sensing. Trans. ASAE, 45(5):1687-1695.

Jenkins, D. M., M. J. Delwiche, and R. W. Claycomb. 2002. Electrically controlled sampler for milk component sensors. Applied Eng. in Agr., 18(3):373-378.

Delwiche, M., and J. Vorhees. 2003. Optoelectronic system for counting and sizing field-grown deciduous trees. Trans. ASAE, 46(3):877-882.

Jenkins, D. M., and M. J. Delwiche. 2003. An immersible manometric sensor for measurement of humidity and enzyme mediated changes in dissolved gas. Biosensors & Bioelectronics, 18:1085-1093.

Jenkins, D. M., and M. J. Delwiche. 2003. Adaptation of a manometric biosensor to measure glucose and lactose. Biosensors & Bioelectronics, 18:101-107.

Sananikone, K., M. J. Delwiche, R. H. BonDurant, and C. J. Munro. 2004. Quantitative lateral flow immunoassay for measuring progesterone in bovine milk. Trans. ASAE, 47(4):1357-1365.

Csordas, A. T., J. D. Barak, and M. J. Delwiche. 2004. Comparison of primers for the detection of Salmonella enterica serovars using real-time PCR. Letters in Applied Micro., 39:187-193.

Coates, R. W., M. J. Delwiche, P. H. Brown, and K. A. Shackel. 2004. Precision Irrigation/Fertilization in Orchards. ASAE Paper No. 04-2249, St. Joseph, MI.

Csordas, A. T., M. J. Delwiche, and J. Barak. 2004. Automated Real-time PCR Biosensor for the Detection of Pathogens in Produce Irrigation Water. ASAE Paper No. 04-7045, St. Joseph, MI.

Houk, A., M. J. Delwiche, P. Gorenzel, and T. P. Salmon. 2004. Electronic repeller and field protocol for control of crows in almonds in California. Proceedings 21st Vertebrate Pest Conference, Visalia, California, March 1-4, 2004.

Jackson, E., M. Delwiche, J. Barak, A. Charkowski, and T. Suslow. 2004. Sensor components for PCR detection of Salmonella in alfalfa sprout irrigation water. Trans. ASAE, 47(6):2137-2144.

Wu, J. Y., M. J. Delwiche, J. Cullor, and W. Smith. 2005. Deoxyribosenucleic acid sensor for detection of somatic cells in bovine milk. Biosystems Eng., 90(2):143-151.

Wu, J Wu, J. Y., M. J. Delwiche, J. Cullor, and W. Smith. 2005. Deoxyribosenucleic acid sensor for detection of somatic cells in bovine milk. Biosystems Eng., 90(2):143-151.

Delwiche, M. J., A. P. Houk, W. P. Gorenzel, and T. P. Salmon. 2005. Electronic broadcast call unit for bird control in orchards. Applied Eng. in Agriculture, 21(4):721-727.

Barak, J. D., K. Sananikone, and M. J. Delwiche. 2005. Comparison of primers for the detection of pathogenic Escherichia coli using real-time PCR. Letters in Applied Micro., 41:112-118.

Coates, R.W., M.J. Delwiche, P.H. Brown. 2006. Control of individual microsprinklers and fault detection strategies. Precision Agriculture, 7:85-99.

Coates, R.W., M.J. Delwiche, P.H. Brown. 2006. Design of a system for individual microsprinkler control. Transactions of the ASABE, 49(6):1963-1970.

Pilgeram, K. C., and M. J. Delwiche. 2006. Device for on-the-water measurement of rowing output. Sports Engineering, 9(3):165-174.

Berge, A., M. Delwiche, W. P. Gorenzel, and T. Salmon. 2007. Bird control in vineyards using alarm and distress calls. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 58(1):135-143.

Sirinutsomboon, B., M. J. Delwiche, J. D. Barak. 2007. Attachment of Escherichia coli to artificial plant surfaces. ASABE Paper 07-7026, St. Joseph, Michigan.

Coates, R. W., M. J. Delwiche, R. Y. Evans, L. R. Oki, and P. H. Brown. 2007. Site-specific water and nutrient application by wireless valve controller network. ASABE Paper 07-2247, St. Joseph, Michigan.