Dean's Message
- June 2005
| Purdue working to make biofuels more economically competitive By Randy Woodson, Dean of Purdue Agriculture As fuel prices concern those who fly or drive during this summer's travel season, Purdue University is finding ways to transform renewable resources into fuels through our Laboratory of Renewable Resources Engineering (LORRE). Led by Purdue Agriculture, LORRE's multidisciplinary efforts seek efficient and economically viable biobased energy alternatives. LORRE researchers work to provide core capabilities and technologies for a biobased chemical industry anchored in the rural communities of Indiana. Our plan is to develop valuable technologies to enhance the economics, environmental qualities and competitive products of dry mills and soy biodiesel plants, which will support the growing biobased economy in Indiana and the Midwest. We will focus on research that increases both the number and value of products from these facilities. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture's newly released strategic plan calls for Indiana to “lead the burgeoning biofuels industry.” For this vision to become reality, we must have a strong technical base for research and development and an investment climate that encourages the transfer of technologies to the private sector. We look forward to working with ISDA, producers and industry to make this vision a reality. |
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