Jiang, L. Y. Yi, N. Akdeniz*. 2024. CFD simulations of supplemental cooling techniques in cross-ventilated dairy buildings and associated greenhouse gas emissions. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 216, 108480. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2023.108480
Wang, Y. N. Akdeniz*. 2024. Mathematical modeling of biochar’s role in elevating co-composed poultry carcass temperatures. Waste Management, 173, 40-50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2023.11.008
Wang, Y., N. Akdeniz*. 2023. Utilization of co-composted biochar as a growing medium for buttercrunch lettuce. Environmental Challenges, 13, 100748. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2023.100748
Wang, Y., N. Akdeniz*. 2023. Co-composting poultry carcasses with wood-based, distillers’ grain and cow manure biochar to increase core compost temperatures and reduce leachate’s COD. Waste Management, 161: 84-91. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2023.02.024
Recent Conference Presentations :
Akdeniz, N. 2023. A web-based calculator to estimate manure value. North American Manure Expo, Arlington, WI.
Yang, D., N. Akdeniz. 2023. Aerial mapping of rotationally grazed dairy pastures. North American Manure Expo, Arlington, WI.
Yi, Y. N. Akdeniz. 2023. Alternative ventilation designs for aquaponic greenhouses- CFD simulations of temperature distribution. ASABE Annual International Meeting, Omaha, NE. ASABE, St Joseph, MI.
Yang, D. N. Akdeniz. 2023. A systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the impact of manure acidification on gas emissions. ASABE Annual International Meeting, NE. ASABE, St Joseph, MI.
Li, J. N. Akdeniz. 2023. Ventilation design for dairy buildings- CFD simulations, ventilation-related energy consumption & GHG emissions. ASABE Annual International Meeting, Omaha, NE. ASABE, St Joseph, MI.
Recent Funding:
N. Akdeniz (PI). Micro-climate control in dairy buildings equipped with DeLaval milking robots. Gustaf de Laval fund, 2024-2025 (€12,000).
N. Akdeniz (PI) Certified Livestock Manager Training. Illinois Department of Agriculture, 2023-2024 ($80,000).
C. Choi (PI), N. Akdeniz, N. Cook, K. Nordlund. Improving air quality and mitigating heat stress using precision ventilation systems for dairy cattle, AFRI-NIFA-USDA, 2023-2027 ($617,065).
N. Akdeniz (PI), J. Shutske. Micro-climate control in aquaponic greenhouses to alleviate heat stress for workers. MCOHS-ERC pilot projects, 2023-2024 ($20,000).
N. Akdeniz (PI), K. Karthikeyan, J. Cadavini. Nitrogen use efficiency in rotationally grazed dairy pastures in Northern and South Central Wisconsin. Wisconsin Fertilizer Research Program, 2023-2026 ($60,000).
N. Akdeniz (PI). Climate-smart ventilation design for dairy buildings: energy use and GHG emissions. Hatch-NIFA-USDA, 2022-2025 ($157,083).