ABE Professor Ambrose Recognized for Advancing Ag Safety and Health

By Devyn Raver

Kingsly Ambrose, a professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, was recently honored with the SMV Technologies Ergonomics, Safety and Health Award from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers at its international meeting last month. This prestigious award celebrates outstanding contributions — including exemplary performance, product or program innovation, impactful research, educational initiatives or published works —  that advance agricultural and biological safety and health.

Ambrose was recognized for applying scientific fundamentals and engineering principles to improve safety in grain handling and processing. His research focuses on how particle-scale data can be used to understand the bulk behavior of agricultural materials — knowledge that is critical for preventing common and dangerous incidents in the ag industry. By studying the physical properties of these materials and their macroscopic behaviors during processing and utilization stages, Ambrose has developed advanced technologies and predictive models.