Ajay Shah

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Ajay Shah

Associate Professor

shah.971@osu.edu

330-263-3858

Office:

110 FABE

1680 Madison Avenue

Professional Information

Degrees & Credentials:

B.E., Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, Mechanical Engineering

M.S., Mississippi State University, Biological Engineering

Ph.D., Iowa State University, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

Research Area(s):

Systems-level techno-economic and life cycle enrivonmental modeling and analyses

Biomass supply system and logistics

Harvest and post-harvest engineering

Solid fuel conversion and handling

Global food security with focus on providing solutions to smallholder farmers

Extension Specialization(s):

Biomass feedstock logistics

Bioenergy

Interests & Expertise:

Improving the efficiency, economics and emissions of plant-based food, material and energy production systems throughout their

Biography:

Lab: BioSystems Analysis Lab

Lab Webpage: https://bsal.osu.edu

Works

Books

A. Shah, Ph.D. Dissertation: Techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment of the corn stover biomass feedstock supply chain system for a Midwest-based first-generation cellulosic biorefinery Iowa State University. 2013.

A. Shah, M.S. Thesis: Syngas from biomass gasification as fuel for generator Mississippi State University. 2009.

Journal Articles

Khanal, A.; Shah, A., "Oilseeds to biodiesel and renewable jet fuel: An overview of feedstock production, logistics and conversion" Biofuels Bioproducts & Biorefining-Biofpr (2021)

Shah, A.; Manandhar, A.; Darr, M., "Near-term practical strategies to improve the life cycle techno-economics, energy use and greenhouse gas emissions of corn stover supply system for biobased industries" Biofuels Bioproducts & Biorefining-Biofpr (2021)

Zang, G.; Shah, A.; Wan, C., "Techno-economic analysis of an integrated biorefinery strategy based on one-pot biomass fractionation and furfural production" JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2020)

Adhikari, S.; Auad, M.; Via, B.; Shah, A., "Production of novolac resin after partial substitution of phenol from bio-oil." Transactions of the ASABE (2020)

Mousavi-Avval, S.; Shah, A., "Techno-economic analysis of pennycress production, harvest and post-harvest logistics for renewable jet fuel" RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2020)

Manandhar, A.; Shah, A., "Techno-economic analysis of bio-based lactic acid production utilizing corn grain as feedstock." Processes (2020)

Zhang, G.; Shah, A.; Wan, C., "Techno-economic analysis of the co-production of 2,3-butaneidol, furfural, and technical lignin via biomass processing based on deep eutectic solvent pretreatment" Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining (2020)

Khanal, A.; Manandhar, A.; Shah, A., "Physicochemical and structural characteristics of corn stover and cobs after physiological maturity." BioEnergy Research (2019)

Vasco-Correa, J.; Luo, X.; Li, Y.; Shah, A., "Comparative study of changes in composition and structure during sequential fungal pretreatment of non-sterile lignocellulosic feedstocks" Industrial Crops and Products (2019)

Vasco-Correa, J.; Shah, A., "Techno-economic bottlenecks of fungal pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass." Fermentation (2019)

Lin, L.; Shah, A.; Keener, H.; Li, Y., "Techno-economic analyses of solid-state anaerobic digestion and composting of yard trimmings." Waste Management (2019)

Wang, J.; Lu, Z.; Shah, A., "Techno-economic analysis of levoglucosan production via fast pyrolysis of cotton straw in China." Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining (2019)

Manandhar, A.; Milindi, P.; Shah, A., "An Overview of the Post-Harvest Grain Storage Practices of Smallholder Farmers in Developing Countries" Agriculture 8 (2018)

Li, Y.; Manandhar, A.; Li, G.; Shah, A., "Life cycle assessment of integrated solid state anaerobic digestion and composting for on-farm organic residues treatment" Waste Management (2018)

Li, Y.; Xu, F.; Li, Y.; Lu, J. et al., "Reactor performance and energy analysis of solid state anaerobic co-digestion of dairy manure with corn stover and tomato residues" Waste Management (2018)

Sheets, J.P.; Shah, A., "Techno-economic comparison of biogas cleaning for grid injection, compressed natural gas, and biogas-to-methanol conversion technologies" Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining (2018)

Li, Y.; Xu, F.; Lu, J.; Li, S. et al., "Reactor performance and economic evaluation of anaerobic co-digestion of dairy manure with corn stover and tomato residues under liquid, hemi-solid, and solid-state conditions" BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2018)

Shah, A.; Darr, M., "A life cycle energy use and greenhouse gas emissions analysis of the corn stover feedstock supply system for cellulosic biorefineries" Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining 11 (2017) 648-664-648-664

Mousavi-Avval, S.H.; Rafiee, S.; Sharifi, M.; Hosseinpour, S. et al., "Combined application of Life Cycle Assessment and Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System for modeling energy and environmental emissions of oilseed production" Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 78 (2017) 807-820-807-820

Manandhar, A.; Shah, A., "Life cycle assessment of feedstock supply systems for cellulosic biorefineries using corn stover transported in conventional bale and densified pellet formats" Journal of Cleaner Production 166 (2017) 601-614-601-614

Shah, A.; Darr, M., "A techno-economic analysis of the corn stover feedstock supply system for cellulosic biorefineries" Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining 10 (2016) 542-559-542-559

Baral, N.R.; Shah, A., "Techno-Economic Analysis of Cellulosic Butanol Production from Corn Stover through Acetone–Butanol–Ethanol Fermentation" Energy & Fuels 30 (2016) 5779-5790-5779-5790

Baral, N.R.; Wituszynski, D.M.; Martin, J.F.; Shah, A., "Sustainability assessment of cellulosic biorefinery stillage utilization methods using emergy analysis" Energy 109 (2016) 13-28-13-28

Baral, N.R.; Slutzky, L.; Shah, A.; Ezeji, T.C. et al., "Acetone-butanol-ethanol fermentation of corn stover: current production methods, economic viability and commercial use" FEMS microbiology letters 363 (2016)

Shah, A.; Darr, M.; Khanal, S.; Lal, R., "A techno-environmental overview of a corn stover biomass feedstock supply chain for cellulosic biorefineries" Biofuels 8 (2016) 59-69-59-69

Baral, N.R.; Shah, A., "Techno-economic analysis of cellulose dissolving ionic liquid pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass for fermentable sugars production" Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining 10 (2016) 70-88-70-88

Medic, D.; Darr, M.; Shah, A.; Rahn, S., "Effect of torrefaction on water vapor adsorption properties and resistance to microbial degradation of corn stover" Energy & Fuels 26 (2012) 2386-2393-2386-2393

Shah, A.; Darr, M.J.; Medic, D.; Anex, R.P. et al., "Techno-economic analysis of a production-scale torrefaction system for cellulosic biomass upgrading" Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining 6 (2012) 45-57-45-57

Darr, M.J.; Shah, A., "Biomass storage: an update on industrial solutions for baled biomass feedstocks" Biofuels 3 (2012) 321-332-321-332

Shah, A.; Darr, M.J.; Dalluge, D.; Medic, D. et al., "Physicochemical properties of bio-oil and biochar produced by fast pyrolysis of stored single-pass corn stover and cobs" Bioresource technology 125 (2012) 348-352-348-352

Medic, D.; Darr, M.; Shah, A.; Potter, B. et al., "Effects of torrefaction process parameters on biomass feedstock upgrading" Fuel 91 (2012) 147-154-147-154

Medic, D.; Darr, M.; Shah, A.; Rahn, S., "The effects of particle size, different corn stover components, and gas residence time on torrefaction of corn stover" Energies 5 (2012) 1199-1214-1199-1214

Shah, A.; Darr, M.J.; Webster, K.; Hoffman, C., "Outdoor storage characteristics of single-pass large square corn stover bales in Iowa" Energies (2011)

Shah, A.; Srinivasan, R.; To, S.D.F.; Columbus, E.P., "Performance and emissions of a spark-ignited engine driven generator on biomass based syngas" Bioresource technology 101 (2010) 4656-4661-4656-4661

Chapters

"Water-energy nexus in biobased systems." In Water, Climate Change and Sustainability.. Edited by Pandey, V.P.; Shrestha, S.; Wiberg, D.. 2019.

"Government policy and standards for bioenergy" In Bioenergy: Principles and Applications. 2017.

"Techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment of bioenergy systems" In Advances in Bioenergy (Vol. 1). 2016.

Conferences

D. Medic, M. Darr, A. Shah, S. Rahn, "Water vapor adsorption on torrefied corn stover" ASABE Annual International Meeting 2012.

S. Gutesa, M. Darr, A. Shah, "Large square bale biomass transportation analysis" ASABE International Meeting 2012.

Presentations

"Effectiveness of mulching as an alternative method for winter protection of grapevines.." In The CFAES Annual Research Conference. 2021.

"Evaluating Small-Scale Grain Dryer for Developing Countries." In The CFAES Annual Research Conference. 2021.

"Techno-economic comparison of hemp production and processing for grain, Cannabidiol (CBD) and fiber." In The CFAES Annual Research Conference. 2021.

"Fixed-bed continuous remediation of methylene blue dye using hydrochar derived from sewage sludge digestate." In The CFAES Annual Research Conference. 2021.

"Co-pelletization of corn stover and plastic waste as an alternative fuel for the cement industry." In The CFAES Annual Research Conference. 2021.

"Life cycle assessment of spinach grown in an urban farm in Mansfield, Ohio." In The CFAES Annual Research Conference. 2021.

"Techno-economic analysis of implementing unmanned aerial systems for corn crop health monitoring." In The CFAES Annual Research Conference. 2021.

"A Systems Perceptive on Nutrient Concentration of Aerobic Biofilters In Tilapia-Lettuce Recirculating Aquaponics Systems.." In NABEC Annual Conference. 2020.

"Greenhouse gas emissions analysis of lettuce grown in an urban farm in Ohio.." In The CFAES Annual Research Conference. 2020.

"Techno economic analysis of biobased novolac resin production." In Hayes Graduate Research Forum. 2020.

"Sustainability Assessment of Agricultural and Food Supply Systems." In Departmental Seminar Series, Ohio State University, Department of Food Science and Technology. 2020.

"Techno-economic impacts of laser-guided variable-rate pesticide application for maintaining health of nursery crops." In Ohio State University Plant Sciences Symposium. 2020.

"Techno-economic and life cycle analyses of biobased lactic acid production.." In The CFAES Annual Research Conference. 2020.

"Adsorptive removal of dyes using char derived from anaerobic digestate.." In The CFAES Annual Research Conference. 2020.

"Techno economic analysis of biobased novolac resin production.." In The CFAES Annual Research Conference. 2020.

"Techno-economics and life cycle environmental impacts of renewable jet fuel production from pennycress." In Hayes Graduate Research Forum. 2020.

"Pre-liminary techno-economic analysis for food waste valorization via black soldier fly (Hermtia illuscens).." In The CFAES Annual Research Conference. 2020.

"Techno-economic analysis of pennycress oil extraction and conversion to jet fuel at the commercial scale in Ohio." In Northeast Agricultural and Biological Engineering Conference (NABEC).. 2020.

"Determination of lignin and ash contents of corn stover by near infrared spectroscopy.." In The CFAES Annual Research Conference. 2020.

"Towards sustainable agricultural and biobased systems." In Ohio State University - Center for Applied Plant Sciences (CAPS) Retreat. 2019.

"Environmental assessment of pyrolysis and hydrothermal carbonization of anaerobic digestion effluent." In ACS Fall 2019 National Meeting & Exposition. 2019.

"Techn-economic analysis of a combined anaerobic digestion and hydrothermal carbonization system from sewage sludge.." In ACS Fall 2019 National Meeting & Exposition. 2019.

"Hydrothermal carbonization of anaerobic digestion effluent from sewage sludge.." In CFAES Annual Research Conference 2019. 2019.

"Process-based life cycle assessment of lactic acid production from corn stover and miscanthus." In CFAES Annual Research Conference 2019. 2019.

"Technical, economic and environmental performance of soy methyl ester emulsions applied to aging asphalt roofing." In CFAES Annual Conference 2019. 2019.

"Evaluating the physicochemical characteristics of corn stover during the corn dry-down period.." In CFAES Annual research conference, 2019.. 2019.

"Techno-economic, energy and greenhouse gas emissions analyses of pennycress production and logistics for renewable jet-fuel.." In CFAES Annual Research Conference 2019. 2019.

"Techno-economic, Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analyses of Pennycress Production and Logistics for Aviation Biofuel." In 2019 Genomic Sciences Program Annual Principal Investigator (PI) Meeting. 2019.

"Investigating the Natural Variation of Pennycress Metabolome, an Emerging Crop for Aviation Biofuel.." In Genomic Sciences Program Annual Principal Investigator (PI) Meeting. 2019.

"Solid waste management through integrated anaerobic digestion and hydrothermal carbonization." In Research to Action Conference – The Science of Drawdown.. 2019.

"Near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy for rapid analysis of chemical composition of corn stover.." In ASABE. 2019.

". Environmental life cycle assessment of pennycress production as feedstock for aviation biofuel.." In ASABE. 2019.

"Techno-economic analysis of pennycress conversion to aviation biofuel.." In ASABE. 2019.

"Techno-economic analysis of a combined anaerobic digestion and hydrothermal carbonization system for sewage sludge processing." In ASABE. 2019.

"Hydrochar from sewage sludge and manure as soil amendment." In ASABE. 2019.

"Hydrothermal carbonization of anaerobic digestion effluent of sewage sludge.." In ASABE. 2019.

"Life cycle assessment of levoglucosan production via fast pyrolysis of cotton straw in China.." In ASABE. 2019.

"Techno-economic analysis of a hybrid solar-biomass domestic heating system in northwestern China.." In ASABE. 2019.

"Life cycle assessment of biochar and hydrochar production from anaerobic digestion effluent and land application.." In ASABE. 2019.

"Sustainability accounting for the construction and operation of a plant-scale solar-biogas heating system based on emergy analysis." In ASABE. 2019.

"Life cycle assessment of lactic acid production using corn grains and stover.." In ASABE. 2019.

"Evaluating uncertainties in feedstock supply systems for a lignocellulosic biorefinery.." In ASABE. 2019.

"Life cycle assessment of corn stover collection for biobased industries in Ohio integrating crop modeling.." In ASABE. 2019.

"Roof Maxx: a bioproduct that extends the life of asphalt and expands markets for Ohio soybeans.." In Community Engagement Conference 2019. 2019.

"Integrated anaerobic digestion and hydrothermal carbonization (iAD-HTC) system for food and yard waste.." In ASABE. 2019.

"Techno-economic analysis of lactic acid production using corn stover." In ASABE. 2019.

"Evaluating the physical and compositional characteristics of corn residues during the drydown period.." In ASABE. 2019.

"Identifying knowledge gap in scientific research.." In Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University. 2018.

"Greenhouse gas emissions from corn stover collection for cellulosic biofuel production.." In Tripartite Collaborative. 2018.

"Environmental assessment of biological systems – a case study of oilseeds production.." In Tripartite Collaborative. 2018.

"Life cycle assessment of lactic acid production using corn stover and switchgrass.." In Tripartite Collaborative. 2018.

"Techno-economic evaluation of pennycress as feedstock for aviation biofuel." In Tripartite Collaborative. 2018.

"Hydrothermal carbonization for upgrading organic residues.." In Penn State University Extension, Biochar and Torrefied Biomass Short Course. 2018.

"Evaluating scale-up potential: A critical step.." In Advanced Biobased Systems Workshop: Pipeline to Commercialization,. 2018.

"Techno-economic analysis of corn and soybean production in Ohio." In Zamorano Symposium. 2018.

"Life cycle assessment of corn stover collection for cellulosic biofuel production." In American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. 2018.

"Direct seeding of an alternative natural rubber plant, Taraxacum kok-saghyz.." In NABEC Conference 2018. 2018.

"Techno-economic analysis of the production of novolac resin by partial substitution of petroleum-based phenol with phenolic compounds present in bio-oil derived from fast pyrolysis of pinewood.." In NABEC Conference 2018. 2018.

"Evaluating biomass composition and nutrients in non-grain fractions of the corn plant for sustainable cellulosic biofuel production." In NABEC Conference 2018. 2018.

"Techno-economic analysis of corn grain logistics from the field to biorefinery." In S-1041 Annual Meeting 2018. 2018.

"Techno-economic analysis of lactic acid production using corn stover and switchgrass.." In S-1041 Annual Meeting 2018. 2018.

"Feedstock logistics for an integrated corn stover and energy crop based lignocellulosic biorefinery." In ASABE Annual International Meeting 2018. 2018.

"Energy and GHG emission analysis of corn production in Ohio.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting 2018. 2018.

"Life cycle assessment (LCA) of summer maize growing system based on chemical and organic fertilizer application in China." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2018.

"Identification of bottlenecks of fungal pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass: process development and techno-economic analysis." In ASABE Annual International Meeting 2018. 2018.

"Life cycle assessment of corn residues management and utilization practices in China." In ASABE Annual International Meeting 2018. 2018.

"Techno-economic analysis of citric acid production via different conversion systems." In ASABE Annual International Meeting 2018. 2018.

"Techno-economic analysis of corn grain harvest and transportation.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting 2018. 2018.

"Life cycle energy and exergy analyses of pennycress production and logistics.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2018.

"Greenhouse gas emissions from corn residue collection for cellulosic biofuel production.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting 2018. 2018.

"Changes in composition, enzymatic digestibility and microbial communities during sequential solid-state fungal pretreatment of non-sterile Miscanthus." In ASABE Annual International Meeting 2018. 2018.

"Techno-economic analysis of conventional pesticide sprayers retrofitted with intelligent control functions for nursery crop production." In ASABE Annual International Meeting 2018. 2018.

"Upgrading effluent from anaerobic digestion through hydrothermal carbonization.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting 2018. 2018.

"Techno-economic analysis of levoglucosan production via fast pyrolysis of cotton straw in China.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting 2018. 2018.

"Fungal pretreatment of miscanthus for fermentable sugar production: experimental and techno-economic evaluation.." In CFAES Annual Research Conference. 2018.

"Techno-economic analysis of production and supply chain of pennycress used as cover crop for aviation biofuel.." In Plant Science Symposium. 2018.

"Techno-economic analysis of corn and soybean production in Ohio.." In Plant Sciences Symposium. 2018.

"Evaluating techno-economic impacts of using conventional sprayer retrofitted with intelligent control functions for pesticide application in apple orchards.." In Plant Sciences Symposium. 2018.

"Evaluating the distribution of biomass composition and nutrients in corn plant after physiological maturity for sustainable biofuel production.." In Plant Sciences Symposium. 2018.

"Techno-economic analysis of levoglucosan production via fast pyrolysis of cotton straw in China.." In CFAES Annual Research Conference. 2018.

"Evaluating biomass composition and nutrients in non-grain fractions of the corn plant for sustainable cellulosic biofuel production.." In CFAES Annual Research Conference 2018. 2018.

"Evaluating techno-economic impacts of using conventional sprayer retrofitted with intelligent control functions for pesticide application in apple orchards.." In CFAES Annual Research Conference 2018. 2018.

"Upgrading effluent from anaerobic digestion of dairy manure through hydrothermal carbonization.." In CFAES Annual Research Conference. 2018.

"Techno-economic analysis of production and supply of pennycress as feedstock for renewable jet fuel." In CFAES Annual Research Conference 2018. 2018.

"Jobs in bioenergy sector in Ohio.." In Ohio State University. 2018.

"Pennycress feedstock logistics system for renewable jet fuel (RJF) production.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting 2018. 2018.

"Techno-economic analysis of novolac resin production from pine chips." In Thermal and Catalytic Sciences Symposium. 2017.

"Advancement of Laser-guided Intelligent Pesticide Spray Control Technology in Specialty Crop Production.." In AHSH Annual Conference. 2017.

"Feedstock logistics & supply system for agricultural residues." In Agricultural Technical Institute-Ohio State University. 2017.

"Techno-economic analysis of implementing the intelligent pesticide sprayer for specialty crop production.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2017.

"Life cycle assessment of value-addition to on-farm organic residues through anaerobic digestion and composting.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2017.

"Techno-economic analysis of fungal pretreatment of miscanthus for butanol production.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2017.

"Techno-economic analysis of corn stover pelletization for cellulosic biorefinery feedstock transportation." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2017.

"Techno-economic analysis of controlled sub-surface nutrient and water delivery system for row cropping system.." In . ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2017.

"Techno-economic analysis of value-addition to agricultural organic residues through anaerobic digestion and composting." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2017.

"Evaluating impacts of corn stover collection on nutrients, organic matter and soil erosion levels.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2017.

"Life cycle assessment of integrated solid state anaerobic digestion and composting for on-farm organic residues treatment.." In OARDC Annual Research Conference. 2017.

"Life cycle environmental impacts of cellulosic feedstock supply in baled and pelletized formats.." In OARDC Annual Research Conference. 2017.

"Effects of ultrasound on ethanol fermentation by yeast.." In OARDC Annual Research Conference. 2017.

"Applications of techno-economic analysis to biobased systems." In Ohio State University – Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering Course, FABE 7890 – Seminar. 2017.

"Feedstock for biobased industries." In The Ohio State University. 2017 Advanced Biobased Systems Workshop: Growing an Industry.. 2017.

"Techno-economic overview of cellulosic biofuels production in the United States." In Tripartite Meeting. 2016.

"Progress in direct seeded establishment of an alternative natural rubber plant-Taraxacum kok-saghyz (TK)." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2016.

"Best Management Practices for Cellulosic Feedstock Transportation.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2016.

"Techno-economic analysis of maize value chain for smallholder farmers in Tanzania.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2016.

"Data collection and logistics analysis for cellulosic feedstock transportation system.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2016.

"Techno-Economic Analysis of Ethanol Production from Corn Stover using Biological Pretreatment Method." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2016.

"Life cycle assessment of biomass densification during feedstock logistics for a biorefinery.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2016.

"Life cycle assessment of corn stover fed torrefaction system.." In Ohio State University SROP Annual Poster Session. 2016.

"Economic and environmental impacts of logistics for exported Ohio grown grains." In OARDC Annual Research Conference. 2016.

"Techno-economic analysis of Acetone-Butanol-Ethanol (ABE) fermentation for butanol production." In OARDC Annual Research Conference 2016. 2016.

"Cellulosic biofuels production in the United States Context." In iAGRI/Sokoine University of Agriculture. 2016.

"Costs and emissions of crop residue removal." In The Ohio State University. 2016 Conservation Tillage Conference.. 2016.

"Life cycle assessment.." In Ohio State University. 2016.

"Problems associated with economic analysis for specialty crops." In USDA-ARS; SCRI Project Initiation Meeting. 2016.

"Economic analysis: Parameters to be included in analysis and models." In USDA-ARS; SCRI Project Initiation Meeting. 2016.

"Feedstock Logistics: Harvest, Storage, and Transportation.." In Ohio State University. 2016.

"Techno-economic analysis of baled and pelleted corn stover supply logistics for biofuels production.." In S1041 Symposium. 2015.

"Estimation of Pavement Damage Due to Feedstock Transportation for Cellulosic Biorefineries.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2015.

"Techno-Economic Analysis of Fast Pyrolysis of Stillage from Cellulosic Biorefineries.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2015.

"Factors influencing U.S. ethanol fuel consumption with demand elasticities from 1983-2013." In Ohio State University SROP Annual Poster Session. 2015.

"Technoeconomic analysis of corn stover feedstock supply and logistics system for a Midwest-based first-generation cellulosic biorefinery." In Bioenergy Conference. 2015.

"Environmental and economic impacts of logistics for Ohio grown soybean exported to China.." In S-1041 Symposium 2015, August 10-11, Wooster, OH. 2015.

"Techno-economic analysis: Feedstock supply chain for biobased industries." In The Ohio State University. BioHio Research Park.. 2015.

"Techno-economics and environmental impact of corn stover feedstock supply system for cellulosic biorefineries." In Auburn University. 2014.

"Developing a Sustainable Biomass Feedstock Supply Chain for Biobased Industries." In Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department-The Ohio State University. 2014.

"Techno-Economic Analysis of Ionic Liquid Pretreatment of Corn Stover for Biofuel Production.." In OARDC Annual Research Conference. 2014.

"Techno-economic analysis." In Renewable energy workshop. 2014.

"Techno-economic analysis." In The Ohio State University. 2014 Renewable Energy. 2014.

"Techno-economics and environmental impact of corn stover feedstock supply system for cellulosic biorefineries." In Auburn University. 2014.

"Techno-economic analysis of single-pass and multi-pass corn stover bale harvesting systems.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2013.

"Outdoor storage characteristics of tube-wrapped single-pass corn stover bales in Iowa." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2012.

"Variability of moisture content and ash in corn stover bales.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2012.

"Influence of sample size and processing on quantifying ash in corn stover bales.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2012.

"Comparative life-cycle assessment of single- and multi-pass corn stover bale harvesting systems.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2012.

"Logistical and cost analysis of bale storage at field and satellite storage locations.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2011.

"Assessment of reactor process variables on mass loss and quality of torrefied biomass.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2011.

"Dry storage characteristics of single-pass harvested large rectangular corn stover bales in the Midwestern United States." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2011.

"Feedstock logistics and biomass upgrading systems analysis.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2011.

"Feedstock logistics and biomass storage systems analysis.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2010.

"Mass and energy balance and cost analysis of a production scale torrefaction system for cellulosic biomass upgrading.." In Iowa State University-Bioeconomy Institute Conference. 2010.

"Emissions study of a generator fueled by syngas from biomass gasification.." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2009.

"Performance parameters of syngas operated personal power system." In ASABE Annual International Meeting. 2008.

Technical Reports

Singh, K.; Khanal, S.K.; Jaisi, A.; Shah, A., "Novel Bio-Chars Production from Northeastern Forestry Feedstocks and Their Land Application to Enhance Environmental Sustainability of Agricultural Production Systems." 2019.

Khanal, S.; Fulton, J.P.; Shah, A.; Shearer, S. et al., "Free, Online Data and Tools for the Agricultural Community" 2018.

Manandhar, A.; Shah, A., "Feedstock Logistics for Agricultural Residues and Energy Crops: Moving biomass from the field to biorefinery gate." 2018.

Vasco Correa, J.; Shah, A., "Economic implications of anaerobic digestion for bioenergy production. The Ohio State University Extension." 2018.

Manandhar, A.; Shah, A., "Upgrading Biomass to “Green Coal”." 2018.

Shah, A.; Vasco-Correa, J., "Production of Roof Maxx. Final Report." 2018.

Shah, A.; Huezo, L., "Techno-Economic Comparisons of iCASTTM System with Drip Irrigation and Conventional Rain-Fed Systems for Corn and Soybean Production. Annual Report" 2018.

Mousavi-Avval, S.H.; Manandhar, A.; Shah, A., "Fundamentals of energy analysis for crop production agriculture." 2018.

Shah, A.; Manandhar, A., "Torrefaction: Roasting agricultural, forest and animal residues to produce ‘green coal’ with improved properties and value" 2018.

Shah, A.; Manandhar, A.; Khanal, S.; Ozkan, E., "Status of biorefineries in Ohio" 2017.

Shah, A.; Khanal, A.; Manandhar, A., "Formation of phenolic resin based interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) from pyrolysis oils. Final Report." 2017.

Shah, A.; Huezo, L.; Khanal, A., "Preliminary Techno-Economic Comparisons of iCASTTM System with Drip Irrigation and Conventional Rain-Fed Systems for Corn and Soybean Production. Annual Report" 2017.

Shah, A., "Corn Stover Feedstock for Biofuels Production: Costs of Feedstock Supply" 2017.

Shah, A.; Wicks, M., "Corn stover storage for biobased industries" 2017.

Darr, M.; Shah, A., "Improving biomass feedstock transportation efficiency, economics and emissions via real-time decision support tools and best management practices. Final Report." 2017.

Shah, A.; Darr, M., "Life-cycle assessment of alternative corn stover supply chains using production scale experimental field data" 2012.

Shah, A.; Darr, M., "Evaluation of in-field corn stover densification and interaction with storage quality, logistics, and production costs" 2012.

"Design and evaluation of optimal harvest storage and transportation logistics for biomass feedstock supply chains" 2011.

"Techno-economic analysis of large-scale integrated torrefaction-grinding-storage systems" 2010.

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