Ann D. Christy

I am a professor of Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering and a professor of Engineering Education at the Ohio State University. I grew up in Columbus, earning both a B.S. in agricultural engineering and M.S. in biomedical engineering at the Ohio State University, and a Ph.D. in environmental systems engineering at Clemson University. Prior to becoming a faculty member, I worked for an environmental engineering firm in New Jersey for several years before entering academia, and I continue to collaborate with the environmental consulting industry. That experience informs my teaching which has included courses in bioenergy, biological engineering, environmental HVAC controls, professional development, thermodynamics, waste management, first-year engineering design, senior capstone design, and college teaching. I have won multiple teaching awards at the college, university, and national levels including the USDA National Food and Agriculture Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award. My research is in bioenergy, the environment, and engineering education, generating over 130 publications so far.  I am a registered professional engineer and a second-generation woman engineer; my mother worked as an industrial engineer in the aeronautical industry. In addition to my faculty roles, I currently serve as Assistant Dean for Teaching and Learning in the College of Engineering.

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