Eric R. Benson, Ph.D. Professor Animal and Food Science Department Bioresources Engineering Department University of Delaware 242 Townsend Hall Newark, DE 19716-2140 [email protected]Professional Experience: University of Delaware 2014 – Present: Professor, Animal and Food Sciences Department 2008 – 2014: Associate Professor, Animal and Food Sciences Department 2008 – 2011: Associate Professor, Bioresources Engineering Department 2001 – 2008: Assistant Professor, Bioresources Engineering Department Areas of research include emergency depopulation of poultry, decontamination and disinfection of avian influenza, emergency animal management, alternative lighting for animal housing, emergency agricultural remediation, agricultural air quality, ammonia scrubbers for poultry houses instrumentation, applied machine vision and applied controls. Education University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign, Urbana, IL, Ph.D.; Agricultural Engineering, 2001 University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign, Urbana, IL, M.S.; Agricultural Engineering, 1998 University of Delaware, Newark, DE, B.A.S.; Agricultural Engineering Technology, 1996 Scholarship Dr. Benson and his research group are active in the areas of emergency response, animal welfare, alternative lighting technology and agricultural air quality. Publications: 1. A.G. Rogers, E.M. Pritchett, R.L. Alphin, E.M. Brannick, and E.R. Benson. 2015. I. Evaluation of the impact of alternative light technology on male broiler chicken growth, feed conversion, and allometric characteristics. Poultry Science. 94:408–414 http://dx.doi.org/10.3382/ps/peu045
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Eric R. Benson, Ph.D. Professor Animal and Food Science Department Bioresources Engineering Department University of Delaware 242 Townsend Hall Newark, DE 19716-2140 [email protected] Professional Experience: University of Delaware 2014 – Present: Professor, Animal and Food Sciences Department 2008 – 2014: Associate Professor, Animal and Food Sciences Department 2008 – 2011: Associate Professor, Bioresources Engineering Department 2001 – 2008: Assistant Professor, Bioresources Engineering Department Areas of research include emergency depopulation of poultry, decontamination and disinfection of avian influenza, emergency animal management, alternative lighting for animal housing, emergency agricultural remediation, agricultural air quality, ammonia scrubbers for poultry houses instrumentation, applied machine vision and applied controls. Education University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign, Urbana, IL, Ph.D.; Agricultural Engineering, 2001 University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign, Urbana, IL, M.S.; Agricultural Engineering, 1998 University of Delaware, Newark, DE, B.A.S.; Agricultural Engineering Technology, 1996
Scholarship Dr. Benson and his research group are active in the areas of emergency response, animal welfare, alternative lighting technology and agricultural air quality. Publications:
1. A.G. Rogers, E.M. Pritchett, R.L. Alphin, E.M. Brannick, and E.R. Benson. 2015. I. Evaluation of the impact of alternative light technology on male broiler chicken growth, feed conversion, and allometric characteristics. Poultry Science. 94:408–414 http://dx.doi.org/10.3382/ps/peu045
(Corresponding author, graduate advisor) [Impact factor: 1.544, Scopus and Google Citations: 0]
2. A.G. Rogers, E.M. Pritchett, R.L. Alphin, E.M. Brannick, and E.R. Benson. 2015. II. Evaluation of the impact of alternative light technology on male broiler chicken stress. Poultry Science. 94:331–337 http://dx.doi.org/10.3382/ps/peu046 (Corresponding author, graduate advisor) [Impact factor: 1.544, Scopus and Google Citations: 0]
3. E. M. Pritchett, A. G. Rogers, M. P. Caputo, E. R. Benson, R. L. Alphin, A. L. Johnson. 2014. Application of the wireless electroencephalogram to measure stress in White Pekin ducks. Research in Veterinary Science. 97(1): 162-168. (Professor) http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2014.05.014 (Corresponding author, based on graduate student thesis, article required limited revisions from thesis) [Impact factor: 1.511, Scopus and Google Citations: 0]
4. M. K. Rankin, R. L. Alphin, E. R. Benson, A. L. Johnson, D. P. Hougentogler, and P. Mohankumar. 2013. Comparison of Water-Based Foam and Carbon Dioxide Gas Emergency Depopulation Methods of Turkeys. Poultry Science 92 :3144–3148. Doi:10.3382/ps.2013-03341. (as Associate Professor) (Corresponding author based on graduate student thesis, article required extensive revisions from thesis) [Impact factor: 1.516, Scopus and Google Citations: 0]
5. Benson, E.R., D.P. Hougentogler, J. McGurk, E. Herrman, and R.L. Alphin. 2013. Durability of Incandescent, Compact Fluorescent, Cold Cathode, and Light Emitting Diode Lamps in Poultry Conditions. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 29(1):103-111. (Lead author, responsible for writing and analysis) [Impact factor: 0.571, Scopus and Google Citations: 0]
6. Caputo, M.P., R. L. Alphin, E. M. Pritchett, D. P. Hougentogler, A. L. Johnson, E. R. Benson, and C. Patil. 2013. Evaluation of the diving reflex in response to non-terminal submersion of White Pekin ducks in water-based foam. Poultry Science 2013 92:412-417; doi:10.3382/ps.2012-02513 (Corresponding author, graduate advisor, responsible for editing, re-analysis of statistics) [Impact factor: 1.516, Scopus and Google Citations: 0]
7. Caputo, M. P., E. R. Benson, E. M. Pritchett, D. P. Hougentogler, P. Jain, C. Patil, A. L. Johnson, and R. L. Alphin. 2012. Comparison of water-based foam and carbon dioxide gas mass emergency depopulation of White Pekin Ducks. Poultry Science 91:3057-3064; doi:10.3382/ps.2012-02514. (Corresponding author, graduate advisor) [Impact factor: 1.516, Scopus and Google Citations: 2]
8. Benson, E.R., R.L. Alphin, M.K. Rankin, M.P. Caputo. 2012. Mass Emergency Foam Depopulation of Poultry. Avian Diseases. 56(4s1): 891-896. (Primary author) [Impact factor: 1.734, Scopus and Google Citations: 1]
9. Benson, E.R., R.L. Alphin, M.K. Rankin, M.P. Caputo, and A.L. Johnson. 2012. EEG Based Methodology For Determining Unconsciousness During Depopulation. Avian
10. Benson, E.R., R.L. Alphin, M.K. Rankin, M.P. Caputo, C.A. Kinney, A.L. Johnson. 2012. Evaluation of EEG Based Determination of Unconsciousness vs. Loss of Posture in Broilers. Research in Veterinary Science. 93(2):960-964. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2011.12.008. (Primary author) [Impact factor: 1.774, Google Citations: 11]
11. Alphin, R.L., C. Ciaverelli, D.P. Hougentogler, K.J. Johnson, M.K. Rankin, and E.R. Benson. 2010. Post Outbreak Disinfection of Mobile Equipment. Avian Diseases. 54:772–776. (Assisted in development of article, development of original experiments) [Impact factor: 1.734, Scopus and Google Citations: 0]
12. Alphin, R.L., M.K. Rankin, K.J. Johnson, and E.R. Benson. 2010. Comparison of Water-Based Foam and Inert-Gas Mass Emergency Depopulation Methods. Avian Diseases. 54:757–762. (Assisted in development of article, development of original experiments) [Impact factor: 1.734, Google Citations: 9]
13. Alphin, R.L., K.J. Johnson, B.S. Ladman, and E.R. Benson. 2009. Inactivation of Avian Influenza Virus Using Five Common Chemicals and One Detergent. Poultry Science. 88: 1181-1185. (Corresponding author, assisted in development of article) [Impact factor: 1.516, Google Citations: 9]
14. Benson, E.R., R.L. Alphin, M.D. Dawson, and G. W. Malone. 2009. Use of water based foam to depopulate ducks and other species. Poultry Science. 88: 904-910. (Primary author) [Impact factor: 1.516, Google Citations: 9]
15. Dawson, M.D., K.J. Johnson, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin and G.W. Malone. 2009. Determining Brain Death in Depopulated Broilers Using Accelerometers. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 18: 135-142. (Corresponding author, guided graduate student research and writing) [Impact factor: 0.745, Scopus and Google Citations: 9]
16. Benson, E.R., G.W. Malone, R.L. Alphin, K.J. Johnson, and E. Staicu. 2008. Application of In-house Composting on Viral Inactivity of Newcastle Disease Virus. Poultry Science. 87:627-635. doi:10.3382/ps.2007-00308. (Primary author) [Impact factor: 1.516, Google Citations: 7]
17. Lombardi, M.E., B.S. Ladman, R.L. Alphin, and E.R. Benson. 2008. Inactivation of Avian Influenza Virus Using Common Soaps, Detergents, Chemicals, and Disinfectants. Avian Diseases 52(1): 118–123. (Co-advised undergraduate degree with distinction, coauthor of paper) [Impact factor: 1.734, Scopus Citations: 21]
18. Dawson, M.D., M. E. Lombardi, E. R. Benson, R. L. Alphin, and G.W. Malone. 2007. Validation of the Use of Accelerometers in the Determination of Post-Mortem Muscular Cessation in Euthanized and Depopulated Poultry. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 16:583–591 doi:10.3382/japr.2008-17-1-000. (Corresponding author, guided graduate student research and writing) [Impact factor: 0.745, Scopus Citations: 8]
19. Balascio, C.C., E.R. Benson, W.D. Balascio, and L. Hotchkiss. 2007. A Study of Student-Reported Out-of-Class Time Devoted to Engineering Technology Courses. Proceedings of the 2007 ASEE Annual Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii. [Impact factor: Not Available, Google Citations: 0]
20. Benson. E. R., G. W. Malone, R. L. Alphin, M. D. Dawson, C. R. Pope, and G. L. Van Wicklen. 2007. Foam-based mass emergency depopulation of floor-reared meat-type poultry operations. Poultry Science. 86:219-224. [Impact factor: 1.516, Google Citations: 18]
21. Benson, E.R. , C. Krawczyk, and G.F. Figueiredo. 2006. Evaluation of Tablet and Laptop Computers in Field And Laboratory Settings. International Journal of Engineering Education 22(6): 1189-1196. [Impact factor: 0.42, Google Citations: 2]
22. M.D. Dawson, P.L. Reyes, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, G.W. Malone, G.L. Van Wicklen and I. Estevez. 2006. Evaluation of Foam Based Humane Mass Euthanasia Methodology for Floor-Reared Meat-Type Poultry Operations. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 22(5):787-794. [Impact factor: 0.571, Scopus Citations: 10]
23. Jaiswal, S., S. Ramasamy, E.R. Benson, J.C. Bernard and G.L. Van Wicklen. 2005. Evaluation and Modelling of the Anglia Autoflow Mechanical Chicken Catching system. Biosystems Engineering. doi:10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2005.05.007. 92(1): 59-68. (Assistant Professor) [Impact factor: 1.725, Google Citations: 17)]
24. E.R. Benson, J.L. Glancey, D.L. Davis, A.M. Birmingham, E.A. Buzby, W.G. Pill, T.A. Evans and M.W. Olszewski. 2004. A precision planter for large seeds in small plots. HortTech. 14:4. (Assistant Professor) [Impact factor: 0.6, Scopus and Google Citations: 0]
25. Hao, Y., B. Laxton, E.R. Benson and S.K. Agrawal. 2004. “Differential Flatness Based Formation Following of a Simulated Autonomous Small Grain Harvesting System.” Transactions of the ASAE. 47(3): 933-941. Impact factor: 0.974, Google Citations: 12]
26. Ramasamy, S., E.R. Benson, and G.L. Van Wicklen. 2004. "Efficiency Of A Commercial Mechanical Chicken Catching System". Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 13(1): 19-28. [Impact factor: 0.974, Google Citations: 5]
27. Benson, E.R., J.F. Reid and Q. Zhang. 2003. “Machine Vision-based Guidance System for Agricultural Grain Harvesters Based on Cut-Edge Detection”. Biosystems Engineering. 86(4) 389-398. doi:10116/j.biosystemseng.2003.07.002. [Impact factor: 1.725, Google Citations: 30]
28. Benson, E.R., J.F. Reid and Q. Zhang. 2003. "Machine Vision-based Guidance System for an Agricultural Harvester Using an Elevated Cab-mounted Sensor". Transactions of the ASAE 46(4): 1255-1264. [Impact factor: 0.974, Google Citations: 48]
29. Zhang, Q., D. Wu, J.F. Reid, and E.R. Benson. 2002. Model recognition and validation for an off-road vehicle electrohydraulic steering controller. Mechatronics. 12(2002) 845-858. (Pre-UD) [Impact factor: 1.599, Scopus Citations: 9]
30. Will, J.D., D. Roberts, J.F. Reid, N. Noguchi, and E.R. Benson. 2001. Object-Based Frameworks For Mobile Robots. Association for Computing Machinery. Tampa Bay, FL, Oct. 14-18. (Pre-UD) [Impact factor: Not available]
31. Benson, E.R., Q. Zhang, J.F. Reid and M. Dickson. 2000. “Fuzzy Quality Evaluation for Agricultural Applications.” SAE Transactions Journal of Commercial Vehicles 109(2), 2000-02-2621. (Pre-UD) [Impact factor: Not available]
32. Stombaugh, T.S., E.R. Benson, and J.W. Hummel. 1998. Guidance control of agricultural vehicles at high field speeds. Transactions of the ASAE 42(2): 537-544. (Pre-UD) [Impact factor: 0.974, Google Citations: 28]
33. Glancey, J.L., S. Knowlton, and E.R. Benson. 1998. “Development of a High-Oleic Soybean Oil-Based Hydraulic Fluid.” SAE 1998 Transactions 107(2): 266-269. (Pre-UD) [Impact factor: Not available, Google Citations: 21]
Conference Papers:
1. Pritchett, E.M., E.R. Benson, A.L. Johnson, M.E. Persia, H. Xin, and R.L. Alphin. 2012. Application of wireless EEG to measure stress in ducks. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual Meeting, July 29 – Aug 1, 2012. Dallas, TX. Paper Number: 121337152.
2. E.R. Benson, E. Herrman, J. McGurk, D.P. Hougentogler, and R.L. Alphin. 2012. Durability and Intensity Degradation of Alternative Lighting Technologies for Poultry Production. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual Meeting, July 29 – Aug 1, 2012. Dallas, TX. Paper Number: 121337154. Paper Submitted 6/19/2012. Presentation cancelled 7/29/2012 due to flight cancellation.
3. M.D. Dawson, P.L. Reyes, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, G.W. Malone, G.L. Van Wicklen and I. Estevez. 2005. Evaluating the Use of Fire Fighting Foam in Mass Poultry Euthanasia. ASAE Paper No. 054001. St. Joseph, MI: ASAE.
4. Furlong, G.T., M.D. Dawson, E.R. Benson, G.L. Van Wicklen, and N. Gedamu. 2004. Data Mining and Management for Commercial Poultry Controllers. ASAE Paper No. 04xxxx. St. Joseph, MI: ASAE.
5. Figueiredo, G.F., M.D. Dawson, E.R. Benson, G.L. Van Wicklen, and N. Gedamu. 2004. Advancement in Whole House Machine Vision Based Poultry Behavior Analysis. ASAE Paper No. 043084. St. Joseph, MI: ASAE.
6. Ramasamy, S., E.R. Benson, J.C. Bernard and G.L. Van Wicklen. 2003. Predictive Time Model of an Anglia Autoflow Mechanical Chicken Catching System. SE infORMS Conference.
7. Ramasamy, S., E.R. Benson, J.C. Bernard and G.L. Van Wicklen. 2003. Predictive Time Model of an Anglia Autoflow Mechanical Chicken Catching System. NABEC 03-013.
8. Figueiredo, G.F., T. Dickerson, E.R. Benson, G.L. Van Wicklen and N. Gedamu. 2003. “Development of machine vision based poultry behavior analysis system”. ASAE Paper No. 033083. St. Joseph, MI: ASAE.
9. Benson, E.R., J. Adkins, D. Dickerson, G.F. Figueiredo. 2003. “Image Processing Algorithm for Vehicle Guidance in Pickling Cucumbers and Lima Beans”. ASAE Paper No. 033114. St. Joseph, MI: ASAE.
10. Hao, Y., B. Laxton, E.R. Benson and S.K. Agrawal. 2003. “Robotic Simulation of the Docking and Path Following of an Autonomous Small Grain Harvesting System”. ASAE Paper No. 033109. St. Joseph, MI: ASAE.
11. N.E. Collins, E.N. Touchstone, E.R. Benson, G.L. Van Wicklen, and M. Czarick. 2003. “Development of an Internet based broiler house production model”. ASAE Paper No. 033004. St. Joseph, MI: ASAE.
12. Hao, Y., B. Laxton, S.K. Agrawal, E. Lee, and E. Benson. 2003. Planning and Control of UGV Formations in a Dynamic Environment: A Practical Framework with Experiments. IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA).
13. Hao, Y., B. Laxton, S.K. Agrawal, E. Lee, and E. Benson. 2003. Formation Planning and Control of UGV with Trailer. IEEE/RSJ IROS.
14. Benson, E. R., A. C. Hansen, J.F. Reid and R.H. Hornbaker. 2002. Development of an in-field grain handling simulation in ARENA. ASAE Paper No. 02-3104. St. Joseph, MI: ASAE.
15. Hansen, A.C., E.R. Benson, J.F. Reid and R.H. Hornbaker. 2002. Evaluation and use of an in-field grain handling simulation. ASAE Paper No. 02-023105. St. Joseph, MI: ASAE.
16. Vassallo, M., E. Benson and W.E. Kee. 2002. Evaluation of Multispectral Images for Harvester Guidance. ASAE Paper No. 02-1202. St. Joseph, MI: ASAE.
17. Benson, E.R., J.F. Reid, and Q. Zhang. 2001. “Machine Vision Based Steering System for Agricultural Combines.” ASAE Paper No. 01-1159. St. Joseph, MI: ASAE. (Pre-UD)
18. Benson, E.R., J.F. Reid, Q. Zhang, and F.A.C. Pinto. 2000. “An Adaptive Fuzzy Crop Edge Detection Method for Machine Vision.” ASAE Paper No. 001019. St. Joseph, MI: ASAE. (Pre-UD)
19. Benson, E.R., J.F. Reid, and Q. Zhang. 2000. “Development of an Automated Combine Guidance System.” ASAE Paper No. 003137. St. Joseph, MI: ASAE. (Pre-UD)
20. Benson, E.R., Q. Zhang, J. Reid, and M. Dickson. 2000. “Fuzzy Quality Evaluation for Agricultural Applications. SAE Paper No. 2000-01-2621. Warrendale, PA: SAE. (Pre-UD)
21. Benson, E.R. 2000. “Who’s Driving the Tractor: New Guidance Systems for Agricultural Vehicles.” In 20th Annual Crop Pest Management Short Course Proceedings, 44-54. St. Paul, MN, 20 November. (Pre-UD)
22. Zhang, Q., and E.R. Benson. 2000. “Topological design of a Machinery Area Network for Agricultural Infotronics System.” ASAE Paper No. 001021. St. Joseph, MI: ASAE. (Pre-UD)
23. Benson, E.R., T.S. Stombaugh, N. Noguchi, J.D. Will, and J.F. Reid. 1998. An evaluation of a geomagnetic direction sensor for vehicle guidance in precision agriculture applications. ASAE Paper No. 983203. St. Joseph, MI: ASAE. (Pre-UD)
24. Noguchi, N., J.F. Reid, J. Will, E.R. Benson, and T.S. Stombaugh. 1998. Vehicle automation system based on multi-sensor integration. ASAE Paper No. 983111. St. Joseph, MI: ASAE. (Pre-UD)
25. Noguchi, N., J.F. Reid, E.R. Benson, and T.S. Stombaugh. 1998. Vision intelligence for an agricultural mobile robot using a neural network. In Proc. 3rd IFAC/CIGR Workshop in Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture. Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan. (Pre-UD)
26. Stombaugh, T.S., E.R. Benson, and J.W. Hummel. 1998. Automatic guidance of agricultural vehicles at high field speeds. ASAE Paper No. 983110. St. Joseph, MI: ASAE. (Pre-UD)
27. Will, J.D., T.S. Stombaugh, E.R. Benson, N. Noguchi, and J.F. Reid. 1998. Development of a flexible platform for agricultural automatic guidance research. ASAE Paper No. 983202. St. Joseph, MI: ASAE. (Pre-UD)
28. Wu, D., Q. Zhang, J.F. Reid, H. Qiu, and E.R. Benson. 1998. Model Recognition and Simulation of an E/H Steering Controller on Off-Road Equipment. Fluid Power Systems and Technology 1998. New York, NY: ASME 55-60. (Pre-UD)
29. Glancey, J.L., S. Knowlton, and E.R. Benson. 1998. Development of a High-Oleic Soybean Oil-Based Hydraulic Fluid. ASAE Paper No. 981999. St. Joseph, MI: ASAE. (Pre-UD)
30. Glancey, J.L., S. Knowlton, and E.R. Benson. 1997. Development of a High-Oleic Soybean Oil-Based Hydraulic Fluid. SAE Paper No. 972746. Warrendale, PA: SAE. (Pre-UD)
31. Glancey, J.L., E.R. Benson, and S. Knowlton. 1996. A low volume fluid power test for the evaluation of genetically modified vegetable oils as industrial fluids. ASAE Paper No. 9621 (NABEC-96). St. Joseph, MI: ASAE. (Pre-UD)
Conference Presentation Only:
1. R.L. Alphin, E.R. Benson, and D.P. Hougentogler. 2014. Lamp & Dimmer Interactions. National Meeting on Poultry Health, Processing, and Live Production. Ocean City, MD. 10/8/2014.
2. E.R Benson, W. Brown, R.L. Alphin, D.P. Hougentogler, A.G. Rogers, and D.C. Kuhns. 2014. Evaluation of LED, Cold Cathode, and Incandescent Lighting under Commercial Broiler Conditions. Poultry Science Association. Corpus Christi, TX, July 14-17.
3. Rogers, A.G., E.M. Pritchett, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, D.P. Hougentogler, and C.J. Schmidt. 2014. Evaluation of the impact of alternative light technology on growth and
stress of male broiler chickens. Poultry Science Association. Corpus Christi, TX, July 14-17. (Presenter)
4. R.L. Alphin, E.R. Benson, R.D. Joerger, A.G Rogers, E.M. Pritchett, and D.P. Hougentogler. 2014. Evaluation of water-based foam depopulation equipment as a disinfectant carrier and distribution method for inactivating Newcastle disease virus and Salmonella in a small-scale poultry house. Poultry Science Association. Corpus Christi, TX, July 14-17. (Presenter)
5. Rogers, A.G., E.M. Pritchett, E.R. Benson, and R.L. Alphin. 2013. Impact of alternative lighting technologies on broiler production. October 7 – 9. National Meeting on Poultry Health, Processing, and Live Production. Ocean City, MD.
6. Rogers, A.G., E.M. Pritchett, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, E.M. Brannick, and C.J. Schmidt. 2013. Evaluation of alternative lighting technologies on broiler chickens stress using heterophil:lymphocyte ratios. Northeastern Conference on Avian Diseases. September 18 – 19. Lancaster, PA.
7. Pritchett, E.M., A.G. Rogers, R.L. Alphin, and E.R. Benson, A.L. Johnson. 2013. Application of wireless electroencephalogram (EEG) to measure stress in White Pekin ducks. Poultry Science. San Diego, CA.
8. Benson, E.R, R.L. Alphin, M.K. Rankin, M.P. Caputo. 2012. Mass Emergency Foam Depopulation of Poultry. 8th International Symposium on Avian Influenza, 1 – 4 April 2012, Egham, Surrey, UK.
9. Pritchett, E.M., E.R. Benson, M.P. Caputo, C.A. Kinney, M.K. Rankin, D.P. Hougentogler, and R.L. Alphin. 2011. EEG Based Assessment of Bird Chicken Welfare Under Stressful Conditions. North East Conference on Avian Diseases, Lancaster, PA. September 21 – 22, 2011.
10. Caputo, M.P. , E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, M. K. Rankin, A.L. Johnson, and C.A. Kinney. 2011. Evaluation of the physiological effects of non-terminal submersion in water-based foam on White Pekin ducks. North East Conference on Avian Diseases, Lancaster, PA. September 21 – 22, 2011.
11. Caputo, M.P., E.R. Benson, M.K. Rankin, D.P. Hougentogler, P. Jain, R. L. Alphin, A.L. Johnson. 2011. Comparison of water based foam and inert-gas mass emergency depopulation of White Pekin ducks. Southeastern Conference on Avian Diseases, January 24 – 26, 2011. Atlanta, GA.
12. Benson, E.R., M.K. Rankin, C. A. Kinney, D.P. Hougentogler and R.L. Alphin. 2010. Comparison of Water-Based Foam and Inert-Gas Mass Emergency Depopulation of Layer Hens. Northeastern Conference on Avian Diseases. State College, Pennsylvania.
13. Hougentogler, D.P., E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, and C.A. Kinney. 2010. Testing Foam Depopulation Equipment in the Field. Poultry Science Association 2010. July 11-15, 2010, Denver, Colorado.
14. Rankin, M.K., E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, D.P. Hougentogler, and P. Mohankumar. 2010. Comparison of Water Based Foam and Inert Gas Mass Emergency Depopulation Methods of Turkeys. July 11-15, 2010, Denver, Colorado.
15. Benson, E.R, R.L. Alphin, D.P. Hougentogler, and M.K. Rankin. 2010. Disinfection of Mobile Equipment After An Emergency Poultry Disease Outbreak. 2010 US EPA Decontamination Research and Development Conference. April 13 – 15, 2010, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
16. Benson, E.R., M.K. Rankin, K.J. Johnson, and R.L. Alphin. 2009. Comparison of water based foam depopulation with and without CO2 gas to CO2 and Ar-CO2 gassing. American Veterinary Medical Association.
17. Rankin, M.K., K.J. Johnson, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, and G. W. Malone. 2009. Comparison of Physiological Responses of Broiler Chickens during Water Based and Carbon Dioxide Foam Depopulation. Southern Conference on Avian Diseases. 1/26/2009.
18. Johnson, K.J., E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, M. Rankin, and G.W. Malone. 2009. Comparison of physiological responses of broilers during depopulation using water based foam, carbon dioxide gas and argon-carbon dioxide gas mixture. Southern Conference on Avian Diseases. 1/26/2009.
19. Benson, E.R., R.L. Alphin, and G.W. Malone. 2008. Use of Accelerometers to Determine the Cessation of Activity of Broilers. NABEC 2008. July 27 – 30, 2008, Aberdeen, Maryland.
20. Dawson, M.D., E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, K.J. Johnson, D. Hougentogler, and S.E. Seta. 2008. Physiological Response of Broilers during Water Based Foam Depopulation. Poultry Science Association. July 21 – 23, 2008. Niagara Falls, Ontario.
21. Alphin, R.L., K.J. Johnson, B.S. Ladman, and E.R. Benson. 2008. Inactivation of Avian Influenza Virus Common Chemicals and Detergents. July 21 – 23, 2008. Niagara Falls, Ontario.
22. Alphin, R.L., E.R. Benson, M.E. Lombardi, B. Ladman, and K.K. Johnson. Inactivation of Avian Influenza Virus Using Common Soaps/ Detergents, Chemicals, and Disinfectants. 2007 EPA Decontamination Workshop. June 19-21, 2007.
23. Benson, E.R., R.L. Alphin, G.W. Malone, C.R. Pope, G.L. Van Wicklen, M.D. Dawson, and M.E. Lombardi. 2007. Mass Emergency Culling Using Water Based Foam. 6/14/2007. FMV Bucharest. Bucharest, Romania.
24. Benson, E.R., G.W. Malone, R.L. Alphin, C.R. Pope, G.L. Van Wicklen, M.D. Dawson, and M.E. Lombardi . 2006. Foam Euthanasia for Emergency Disease Depopulations: Science and Practical Applications. National Meeting on Poultry Health and Processing. 10/10/2006. Ocean City, MD.
25. Alphin, R.L., E.R. Benson, B.S. Ladman, G.W. Malone, and M.E. Lombardi. 2006. Laboratory evaluation of the survivability of H7N2 Avian Influenza and Newcastle
Disease Virus to commercial disinfectants. Southeastern Conference on Avian Disease. 1/20/2006. Atlanta, GA.
26. Dawson, M.D., E.R. Benson, G.W. Malone, R.L. Alphin, I. Estevez, G.L. Van Wicklen. 2006. Evaluation of the use of fire fighting foam for large scale emergency depopulation of floor reared meat type birds. Southeastern Conference on Avian Disease. 1/20/2006. Atlanta, GA.
Selected Additional Presentations:
1. E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, and D.P. Hougentogler. 2014. Broiler Lighting Overview: The Technologies. March 11, 2014. Broiler Lighting Summit, Georgetown, DE; Greenwood, DE; and Princess Anne, MD (3 sessions)
2. R.L. Alphin, and D.P. Hougentogler, and E.R. Benson. 2014. Foam Depopulation and Equipment Maintenance. December 3, 2014. Training program for MD Department of Agriculture personnel.
3. Benson, E.R., R.L. Alphin, and D.P. Hougentogler. 2014. Foam Depopulation. October 28, 2014. Training program for MD and DE state veterinarians.
4. E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, and D.P. Hougentogler. 2013. Foam Depopulation. October 28, 2013. Delaware Department of Agriculture foam depopulation training. Newark, DE.
5. R.L. Alphin and E.R. Benson. 2013. Overview of Research Interests. August 22, 2013. Beijing, China.
6. A.G. Rogers, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin. 2013. Impact of light technology on broiler production. June 13, 2013. International Topics in Veterinary Medicine. Veterinary Sciences Program. Federal University of Lavras in Minas Gerais, Brazil. (Graduate student presentation)
7. A.G. Rogers, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin. 2013. Impact of light technology on broiler production. Applied biotechnology in avian production. March 24, 2013 and March 25, 2013. Federal University of Lavras in Minas Gerais, Brazil. (Graduate student presentation)
8. E.R. Benson, E.M. Pritchett, R.L. Alphin, H. Xin, M. Persia, and A.L. Johnson. 2012. Development of A Quantitative Electroencephalography Test As An Indicator Of Broiler And Layer Chicken Welfare Status During Stressful Conditions. USDA AFRI Project Director meeting. Dec 1, 2012. Chicago, IL.
9. Ritter, W.F., E.R. Benson, M.V. Johnston, III, and R.L. Alphin. 2011. Characterization of PM2.5 and PM10 particulate emissions and the relationship to activity in typical broiler houses. USDA NRI annual PD meeting.
10. Benson, E.R, and R.L. Alphin. 2011. Integrated Development and Distribution of Catastrophic Poultry Emergency Procedures & Short Course on Sustainable Emergency Poultry Disease Response. Buffalo, NY.
11. Benson, E.R, and D.P. Hougentogler. 2011. Foam Depopulation. 12/14/2011. Training program for MD Department of Agriculture.
12. Alphin, R.L., and E.R. Benson. 2011. Guidelines, methods and criteria for depopulation. October 24, 2011. Canaeia Quarantine Station AI Emergency Response Training in San Paolo, Brazil.
13. Alphin, R.L., D.P. Hougentogler, and E.R. Benson. 2011. Foam depopulation. October 24, 2011. Canaeia Quarantine Station AI Emergency Response Training in San Paolo, Brazil.
14. Benson, E.R., and R.L. Alphin. 2011. Disposal options. Videoconference presentation. October 24, 2011. Canaeia Quarantine Station AI Emergency Response Training in San Paolo, Brazil.
15. Alphin, R.L., and E.R. Benson. 2011. Implementing Composting(Robert Alphin) October 25, 2011. Canaeia Quarantine Station AI Emergency Response Training in San Paolo, Brazil
16. Alphin, R.L., E.R Benson, and D.P. Hougentogler. 2011. Poultry Depopulation Overview. 08/11/2011. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Poultry Health Committee.
17. Benson, E.R., R.L. Alphin, and D.P. Hougentogler. 2011. Death of the Incandescent Light Bulb. 03/22/2011. DPI Grower Committee / On the Road Series. Gumboro, DE.
18. Benson, E.R., R.L. Alphin, and D.P. Hougentogler. 2010. Foam Depopulation. 06/15/2010. Training program for MD and DE state veterinarians.
19. Benson, E.R, and R.L. Alphin. Depopulation and In-House Composting. 03/30/2010. DPI Grower Committee Meeting.
20. Hougentogler, D.P., E.R. Benson, and R.L. Alphin. 2010. Foam Depopulation. 02/13/2010. Training program for MD and DE state veterinarians.
21. Benson, E.R., and R.L. Alphin. 2009. Integrated Development and Distribution of Catastrophic Poultry Emergency Procedures & Short Course on Sustainable Emergency Poultry Disease Response. 06/22/2009. 2nd Annual AICAP – CEIRS Joint Meeting, Minneapolis, MN.
22. Benson, E.R., and R.L. Alphin. 2009. Introduction to Foam Concentrates, Equipment and Production. 04/22/2009. Training program for MD and DE state veterinarians.
23. Benson, E.R., R.L. Alphin, K.J. Johnson, M.D. Dawson, and D. Hougentogler. 2008. Are we in a fog? Practical suggestions for equipment disinfection. 04/14/2008. 1st Annual AICAP – CEIRS Joint Meeting, Memphis, TN.
24. Alphin, R.L., E.R. Benson, and G.W. Malone. 2008. Mass Emergency Culling Using Water Based Foam. Emergency Poultry Disease Response Training Program for the Veterinary Service, Animal Health Department of Bulgaria. October 29-31, 2008. Triavna, Bulgaria.
25. Alphin, R.L.,, E.R. Benson, and G.W. Malone. 2008. Using Composting for Daily and Catastrophic Mortality. Emergency Poultry Disease Response Training Program for the
Veterinary Service, Animal Health Department of Bulgaria. October 29-31, 2008. Triavna, Bulgaria.
26. Alphin, R.L., E.R. Benson, and G.W. Malone. 2008. Post Quarantine HPAIV Emergency Response. November 2-6, 2008. BARD/MARD Workshop, Antalya, Turkey.
27. Alphin, R.L., E.R. Benson, G.W. Malone, K.J. Johnson, and E. Staicu. 2007. Composting: Science and Theory. 11/15/2007. Part of the Emergency Poultry Disease Response Certificate Training Program for The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Bulgarian Borlaug Fellows. Georgetown, DE.
28. Alphin, R.L., E.R. Benson, B.S. Ladman, M.E. Lombardi, K.J. Johnson, and G.W. Malone. 2007. Disinfection: Science and Application. 11/16/2007. Part of the Emergency Poultry Disease Response Certificate Training Program for The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Bulgarian Borlaug Fellows. Newark, DE.
29. Benson, E.R., R.L. Alphin, and G.W. Malone. 2007. The Science Behind Water Based Foam Depopulation. 11/13/2007. Part of the Emergency Poultry Disease Response Certificate Training Program for The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Bulgarian Borlaug Fellows. Georgetown, DE.
30. G. Irvine, R.L. Alphin, and E.R. Benson, 2007. Avian Influenza Expertise and International Programs. 06/13/2007. ANSVSA World Bank leadership team. Bucharest, Romania.
31. E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, G.W. Malone, C.R. Pope, G.L. Van Wicklen, M.D. Dawson, and M.E. Lombardi. 2007. Mass Emergency Culling Using Water Based Foam. 6/9/2007. Selected regional poultry representatives from industry and government. Brasov, Romania.
32. R.L. Alphin, G.W. Malone, K.J. Johnson and E.R. Benson. 2007. Delaware’s Experience Using Composting for Daily and Catastrophic Mortality. 6/9/2007. Selected regional poultry representatives from industry and government. Brasov, Romania.
33. E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, G.W. Malone, C.R. Pope, G.L. Van Wicklen, M.D. Dawson, and M.E. Lombardi. 2007. Mass Emergency Culling Using Water Based Foam. 6/6/2007. Selected regional poultry representatives from industry and government. Cluj, Romania.
34. R.L. Alphin, G.W. Malone, K.J. Johnson and E.R. Benson. 2007. Delaware’s Experience Using Composting for Daily and Catastrophic Mortality. 6/6/2007. Selected regional poultry representatives from industry and government. Cluj, Romania.
35. E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, G.L. Van Wicklen, and G.W. Malone. 2007. Delmarva’s Poultry Industry Overview. 6/6/2007. Selected regional poultry representatives from industry and government. Cluj, Romania.
36. E.R. Benson, G.W. Malone, R.L. Alphin, C.R. Pope, and G.L. Van Wicklen. 2007. Mass Emergency Depopulation Using Water Based Foam. 3/28/2007. DIPP Romanian tour guests. Georgetown, DE.
37. R.L. Alphin, E.R. Benson, B.S. Ladman, M.E. Lombardi, K.J. Johnson, and G.W. Malone. 2007. Laboratory Evaluation on the Inactivation of Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease Virus using Commercial Disinfectants and Common Chemicals. 3/26/2007. DIPP Romanian tour guests. Georgetown, DE.
38. E.R. Benson, G.W. Malone, and R.L. Alphin. 2007. Update on Practical Methods of Viral Inactivation. 02/09/2007. USDA AICAP Participants Meeting. College Park, MD.
39. E.R. Benson, G.W. Malone, R.L. Alphin, C.R. Pope, and G.L. Van Wicklen. 2006. Foam Mass Emergency Depopulation Update. 7/14/06. Association of Veterinarians in Broiler Production. Honolulu, HI.
40. E.R. Benson, G.W. Malone, R.L. Alphin, C.R. Pope, and G.L. Van Wicklen. 2006. The Use of Firefighting Foam as a Means of Mass Emergency Depopulation of Broilers. 6/21-22/2006. United States Department of Agriculture Methods of Mass Depopulation. Riverdale, MD.
41. E.R. Benson, G.W. Malone, R.L. Alphin, C.R. Pope, and G.L. Van Wicklen. 2006. Using Foam as a Mass Depopulation Method for Emergency Disease Control in Commercial Broiler Houses. 4/19/2006. Delaware Poultry Industry (DPI).
42. E.R. Benson, G.W. Malone, R.L. Alphin, C.R. Pope, and G.L. Van Wicklen. 2006. Using Foam as a Mass Depopulation Method for Emergency Disease Control in Commercial Broiler Houses. 3/17/2006. American Veterinary Medical Association. Schaumburg, IL.
43. E.R. Benson, G.W. Malone, R.L. Alphin, I. Estevez and G.L. Van Wicklen. 2006. Using Foam as a Mass Depopulation Method for Emergency Disease Control in Commercial Broiler Houses. 1/25/2006. American Association of Avian Pathologists Animal Welfare committee. Atlanta, GA.
44. E.R. Benson, G.W. Malone, R.L. Alphin, I. Estevez and G.L. Van Wicklen. 2006. Using Foam as a Mass Depopulation Method for Emergency Disease Control in Commercial Broiler Houses. 1/19/2006. USDA APHIS. Riverdale, MD.
Invited Speaker:
1. E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, and D.P. Hougentogler. 2014. Mass depopulation of poultry using water-based foam with or without N2 or CO2. Animal Welfare Symposium 2014: Humane Endings – In Search of Best Practices for Euthanasia, Humane Slaughter and the Depopulation of Animals. Rosemont, IL. Nov. 2 – 5, 2014.
2. E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, and D.P. Hougentogler. 2014. What the foam? Adventures in emergency poultry disease response. Mid Atlantic Biological Safety Association. Camden, NJ. June 19, 2014.
3. Rogers, A.G., E.M. Pritchett, E.R. Benson, and R.L. Alphin. 2013. Impact of alternative lighting technologies on broiler production. October 7 – 9. National Meeting on Poultry Health, Processing, and Live Production. Ocean City, MD.
4. Benson, E.R, B. Brown, R.L. Alphin, H. Li, D.C. Kuhns. 2012. Selected results on the use of LED lighting in poultry. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual Meeting, July 29 – Aug 1, 2012. Dallas, TX. Invited presentation.
5. Benson, E.R. 2008. Rapid Response Procedures following an AI Outbreak in Commercial Poultry. University of Puerto Rico, College of Agriculture. Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, June 25, 2008.
6. Benson, E.R. 2007. Water Based Fire Fighting Foam Depopulation. International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. Montreal, Quebec, Canada. November 2 – 3, 2007.
7. Benson, E.R. 2003. “Vision Guidance Technology for Vegetable Harvesting”. Vegetable Growers Conference. Harrington, DE. 10 January.
8. Benson, E.R.2002. “The Roundabout (or exercises in going full circle).” UD Undergraduate Research Symposium. Newark, DE. 4 May.
9. Benson, E.R.. 2000. “Who’s Driving the Tractor: New Guidance Systems for Agricultural Vehicles.” In 20th Annual Crop Pest Management Short Course Proceedings, 44-54. St. Paul, MN, 20 November. (Pre-UD)
Poster Presentations:
1. R. L. Alphin, M. Farnell, D. P. Hougentogler, and E. R. Benson. 2014. Animal Welfare Symposium 2014: Humane Endings – In Search of Best Practices for Euthanasia, Humane Slaughter and the Depopulation of Animals. Rosemont, IL. Nov. 2 – 5, 2014.
2. Rogers, A.G., E.R. Benson, and C.J. Schmidt. 2014. Evaluation of the Effect of Lighting Technology on Broiler Performance, Stress, and Gene Expression. Plant and Animal Genome XXII Conference. January 10-15. San Diego, CA.
3. Negherbon, J.P., F.E. Rivera-Mariani, E. Benson, D.L. Williams, T. Hatung, and P.N. Breysse. 2013. Quantification of the total proinflammatory potential of particulate matter from bioaerosol in a broiler production facility. International Society of Exposure Sciences. August, 2013.
4. Benson, E.R., R.L. Alphin, M.K. Rankin, M.P. Caputo. 2012. EEG Based Methodology For Determining Unconsciousness During Depopulation. 8th International Symposium on Avian Influenza. April 1 – 4, 2012, Egham, UK.
5. Benson, E.R, D.P. Hougentogler, J. McGurk, E. Herrman, R.L. Alphin. 2011. Durability testing of incandescent, cold cathode, compact fluorescent and LED lamps under poultry conditions. Poultry Science Association. July 16 – 19. St. Louis, MO.
6. Ritter, W.F., E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, C. Hugo, M.V. Johnston, and R.S. Gates. 2010. Characterization of PM2.5 and PM10 particulate emissions and the relationship to activity in typical broiler houses. USDA NRI annual PD meeting.
7. Williamson, K., E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, C.G. Ciaverelli, and M. Rankin. 2009. Onset and Cessation of Rigor Mortis In Layer Hens. Southern Conference on Avian Diseases. 01/26/2009.
8. Alphin, R.L., E.R. Benson, K.J. Johnson, M.D. Dawson, and D. Hougentogler. 2008. Evaluation of Liquid and Thermal Fog Based Equipment Disinfection for Mobile Equipment. Poultry Science Association. July 21 – 23, 2008. Niagara Falls, Ontario.
9. Ciaverelli, C., K. Williamson, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, D. Hougentogler, K.J. Johnson. 2008. Protecting the Poultry Industry. University of Delaware Ag Day. April 26, 2008. Newark, DE.
10. M.E. Lombardi, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, B. Ladman, and K.J. Johnson. 2007. Inactivation of Avian Influenza Virus Using Common Soaps, Detergents, Chemicals, and Disinfectants. 2007 Scholars Poster Session Preliminary Program. University of Delaware Undergraduate Research Program. May 5, 2007.
11. M.E. Lombardi, B. Ladman, R.L. Alphin, and E.R. Benson. 2007. Inactivation of Avian Influenza Virus Using Common Soaps, Detergents, Chemicals, and Disinfectants. 02/09/2007. USDA AICAP annual meeting.
12. M.E. Lombardi, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, B. Ladman, and K.J. Johnson. 2007. Laboratory evaluation of commercial disinfectants on the survivability of low pathogenicity avian influenza and Newcastle disease virus. 2006 Scholars Poster Session Preliminary Program. University of Delaware Undergraduate Research Program. April 28, 2006.
13. Benson, E.R., R.L. Alpin, B.S. Ladman, G.W. Malone, M.D. Dawson, M.E. Lombardi. 2006. Laboratory evaluation of the survivability of H7N2 Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease Virus to commercial disinfectants. AVMA/AAAP Annual meeting, Honolulu, HI.
14. Benson, E.R., M.D. Dawson, G.W. Malone, R.L. Alphin, I. Estevez, G.L. Van Wicklen. 2006. Fire Fighting Foam as an Emergency Mass Euthanasia Methodology for Floor-Reared Meat-Type Poultry. AVMA/AAAP Annual meeting, Honolulu, HI.
15. Dawson, M.D., P.L. Reyes, E.R. Benson, G.W. Malone, R.L. Alphin, I. Estevez and G.L. Van Wicklen. 2005. Evaluating the use of fire fighting foam in mass poultry euthanasia. NABEC No. 05-P019. Northeast Agricultural Biological Engineering Conference, Lewes, DE.
16. Collins, N.E., E.N. Touchstone, E.R. Benson, G.L. Van Wicklen, and M. Czarick. 2003. “Development of an Internet based broiler house production model”. ASAE Paper No. 033004. St. Joseph, MI: ASAE.
17. Ramasamy, S., and E.R. Benson. 2002. Development and Evaluation of Process Improvements for Automated Broiler Catching Equipment. University of Delaware Life Sciences Research Symposium. Newark, DE.
18. Benson, E.R., J.F. Reid, and Q. Zhang. 2000. “Development of an Automated Combine Guidance System.” ASAE 2000 Annual Meeting, Milwaukee, WI. (Pre-UD)
19. Benson, E.R., N. Noguchi, J.D. Will, T. S. Stombaugh, J.F. Reid and Q. Zhang. 1999. “GPS with GDS assistance: Simple Multisensor Agricultural Vehicle Guidance”. ASAE IETC Conference, Louisville, KY (Pre-UD)
Popular Press Articles
1. Benson, E.R. It’s a Dim, Dim World Out There. Delmarva Farmer. August, 2014. 2. Benson, E.R. CCFL lamps are like driving with the parking brake on. Delmarva
Farmer. February, 2014. 3. Ernst, M. Egg imaging system shows promise. Farm World. Dec 4, 2013. 7c. (About
research at the University of Delaware) 4. Benson, E.R. From Bright to Dim – some of the good and bad about LED lights.
February, 2013. To be reprinted in Delmarva Poultry Industry newsletter, March, 2013. 5. Benson, E.R. What about inductive lighting? February, 2012. 6. Benson, E.R. As bright as a burned out light bulb. Delmarva Farmer. August, 2011. 7. Benson, E.R. Death of the Incandescent Bulb. . Delmarva Farmer. February, 2011. 8. Benson, E.R. What happens if they use foam to depopulate my poultry house?
Delmarva Farmer. August, 2010. 9. Benson, E.R. To Cover or Not to Cover, That is the Question. Delmarva Farmer.
February, 2010. 10. Benson, E.R. In search of a silver bullet? Improving in house composting. Delmarva
Farmer. August, 2009. 11. Williamson K., R.L. Alphin, C. Ciaverelli, M. Rankin, and E.R. Benson. 2009. Onset
and Cessation of Rigor Mortis in Layer Hens. February 2009. Available from URL: http://www.feedinfo.com.
12. Benson, E.R. 2009. Should we vaccinate for Avian Influenza? Delmarva Farmer. February, 2009.
13. Benson, E.R. 2008. Where in the foam are we? Delmarva Farmer. August, 2008. 14. Benson, E.R. 2008. Who are you going to call – Citric Acid? Delmarva Farmer.
February, 2008. 15. Benson, E.R. 2007. UD Helps Romanian Poultry Industry. Delmarva Farmer. August,
1. Golovan, S., E.R. Benson, L. Liao, C. Kambhamettu. 2013. In ovo machine vision based noninvasive determination of fertilization and sex in avian eggs. UD13-45. Invention disclosure filed 06/12/2013.
2. Benson, E.R., G.W. Malone, and R.L. Alphin. 2007. Foam based equipment and procedure for emergency euthanasia. Continuation of provisional patent Serial No.
60/759,666. US Patent 7,435,166. Granted September 24, 2008. $106,466 in patent income through 2013.
3. Benson, E. R., Q. Zhang and J. F. Reid. “Fuzzy logic method for adaptively evaluating the validity of sensor data.” US Patent 6,898,585. Granted May 24, 2005. (Pre-UD)
4. Benson, E. R., Q. Zhang and J. F. Reid. “Method and apparatus for automatically steering a vehicle in an agricultural field using a plurality of fuzzy logic membership functions.” US Patent 6,819,780. Granted Nov. 16, 2004. (Pre-UD)
5. Benson, E. R., Q. Zhang and J.F. Reid. “A Method and apparatus for processing an image of an agricultural Field”. US Patent 6,721,453. Granted April 13, 2004. (Pre-UD)
Rejected 1. M. Poorghasemi, A, Seidavi, A. A. A. Qotbi, E.R. Benson. 2013. Investigation of fat
source effects on broiler immune function. Animal Feed Science and Technology. ANIFEE-S-13-00389. Submitted 05/09/2013. Rejected, being revised.
2. Benson, E.R., and R.L. Alphin. The Importance of Lumen Depreciation. PoultryVentilation.Com. September, 2011. (article not used rather than rejected)
3. Caputo, M.P. , E.R. Benson, M.K. Rankin, D.P. Hougentogler, P. Jain, A.L. Johnson, R.L. Alphin. 2011. Comparison of water-based foam and carbon dioxide gas mass emergency depopulation of White Pekin Ducks to three species of gallinaceous poultry. Poultry Science. Rejected. Revised and accepted for publication.
4. Rankin, M.K., E. R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, A.L. Johnson, D.P. Hougentogler, and P. Mohankumar 2011. Comparison of Water Based Foam and Carbon Dioxide Gas Emergency Depopulation Methods of Turkeys. Poultry Science. Revised and accepted for publication.
5. Benson, E.R., R.L. Alphin, M.K. Rankin, D. P. Hougentogler, C.A. Kinney, S.T. Fraze, and K. Dewberry. 2011. Improving Virus Inactivation of Newcastle Disease Virus During Emergency Mortality Composting. Compost Science and Utilization. Rejected 8/3/2011.
6. Benson, E.R., R.L. Alphin, M.K. Rankin, D. P. Hougentogler, C.A. Kinney, S.T. Fraze, and K. Dewberry. 2010. Improving Virus Inactivation of Newcastle Disease Virus During Emergency Mortality Composting. Poultry Science. Rejected.
7. Ramasamy, S., E.R. Benson, J.C. Bernard and G.L. Van Wicklen. 2003. Evaluation and Modeling Of the Anglia Autoflow Mechanical Chicken Harvesting System. Applied Engineering In Agriculture. 07/2003.
8. Y. Hao, Y. B. Laxton, E.R. Benson, and S.K. Agrawal. 2003. "Robotic simulation of the docking and path following of an autonomous small grain harvesting system.” Transactions of the ASAE. Revised and resubmitted.
Funded Projects and Cooperative Agreements
1. Control of Endemic, Emerging, and Re-Emerging Poultry Respiratory Diseases in the United States ($7,500,000 ($483,951 subcontract, $196,290 to laboratory), USDA AFRI A5152, January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2020, C. Keeler, Jr., J. Gelb, Jr., E.R. Benson, J. Moyle, R.L. Alphin, and W. Brown)
2. Scope of Work for the University of Delaware to provide training for the 2015 Emergency Poultry Disease Response (EPDR) Certificate Training Program ($117,356, USDA APHIS, September 30, 2014 to September 29, 2015, E.R. Benson and R.L. Alphin)
3. Maryland Department of Agriculture and University of Delaware Foam Depopulation Training 3,004, MDA, December 3, 2014, R.L. Alphin, D.P. Hougentogler, and E.R. Benson)
4. Evaluation of Water Based Foam Depopulation for Mass Emergency Depopulation Including Analysis of Logistics and Disinfection ($128,220, USDA VS, 09/30/2014 – 11/1/2015, E.R. Benson and R.L. Alphin).
5. Delaware Department of Agriculture and University of Delaware Foam Depopulation Training ($2,800, DDA, October 28, 2014, E.R. Benson and R.L. Alphin)
6. Scope of Work for the University of Delaware to provide Emergency Response and Foam Depopulation Training and Testing for 3-D contractors ($50,000, 2013 – 2014, USDA NVS, E.R Benson and R.L. Alphin)
7. Scope of Work for the University of Delaware to provide training for twenty (20) international veterinarians for the 2014 Emergency Poultry Disease Response (EPDR) Certificate Training Program ($120,290, USDA APHIS, E.R. Benson and R.L. Alphin)
8. Developing and Evaluating an Innovative Litter Amendment Application System for Poultry Operations ($500,000, USDA AFRI, Sept 2013 – August 2015, H. Li, C. Schmidt, R.D. Joerger, P. Chiu, E.R. Benson, D.A. Bautista)
9. Scope of Work for the University of Delaware to provide training for fifteen (15) international veterinarians for the 2013 Emergency Management of Poultry Disease Outbreaks (EMPDO) Certificate Training Program ($75,000, USDA APHIS, July 10, 2013 – September 30, 2013, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, and G. Irvine).
10. Further Evaluation of ChickMaster Electrochemical Water to Inactivate Low Pathogenicity Avian Influenza Virus (LPAIV) and Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV) ($3,308, ChickMaster, Jan 2013 – Feb 2013. R.L. Alphin, E.R. Benson)
11. Evaluation of ChickMaster Electrochemical Water to Inactivate Low Pathogenicity Avian Influenza Virus (LPAIV) and Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV) ($6,132, ChickMaster, Nov 2012 – Dec 2012. R.L. Alphin, E.R. Benson)
12. Evaluation of containerized foam depopulation of layer hens and mass emergency foam as a disinfectant carrier ($90,500, USDA VS, 11/1/2012 – 11/1/2013, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, and R.D. Joerger).
13. Innovative Approaches to Capture Nitrogen and Air Pollutant Emissions from Poultry Operations ($967,461, portion to laboratory: $19,304, USDA NRCS CIG, 8/24/2012 –
8/24/2013, H. Li, P. Moore, Jr., C. Hapeman, G. Martin, P. Patterson, M. Buser, Marybeth Shea, Alba Torrents, E.R. Benson, W. Brown)
14. Optimizing Litter Amendments for Broilers to Safeguard Animal Health, Production, and Environment ($55,444, USPEA, October 12, 2012 – March 31, 2014, H. Li, E.R. Benson, R. Joerger, K. Kniel, P. Chiu, and Y. Jin)
15. Scope of Work for the University of Delaware to provide Emergency Response and Foam Depopulation Training and Testing for 3-D contractors ($48,000, USDA NVS, 9/1/2012 – 8/31/2013, E.R. Benson, R. Alphin)
16. HVT AI Trial ($8,783, CEVA Bioimmune, 1/1/2012 – 3/1/2012, R. Alphin, E.R Benson) 17. Application of Sequential Integrated Depopulation and Disinfection for Emergency
Animal Disease Response ($910,330, DHS, 10/1/2012 – 9/30/2014, E.R Benson, R. Alphin, and M. Myers). (Note: Funding approved, receipt of funds pending)
18. New Lighting Technologies for Poultry Housing ($43,254, US Poultry and Egg Association, January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012 (amended to June 30, 2013), E.R. Benson, R. Alphin, H. Li, and C. Schmidt)
19. Development of the method of early sex sorting in poultry ($54,524, USPEA, 05/01/2012 – 05/01/2013, S. Golovan, E. Benson, L. Liao, and C. Kambhamettu)
20. Foam Depopulation Of Caged Layers and Ducks Cooperative Agreement ($115,000, USDA VS, 9/1/2011 – 11/01/2012, E.R. Benson and R.L. Alphin).
21. Scope of Work for the University of Delaware to participate in 2011 Brazil AI Emergency Response Training and to admit fifteen (15) international veterinarians for the 2012 Emergency Poultry Disease Response Certificate Training Program ($88,998, USDA APHIS, June 10, 2011 – December 31, 2012, J. Gelb, E.R. Benson, G. Irvine, and R.L. Alphin).
22. Application of LED lighting to broiler production ($2,000, Delmarva Wellnet Foundation, 10/28/2011 – 10/28/2012, E.R Benson, R. Alphin, H. Li, and W. Brown)
23. Distribution and Speciation of Metals and Metalloids in Particulate Matter Emitted from Delmarva Poultry Operations ($10,000, NIOSH, September 1, 2011 to August 1, 2012, D.L. Sparks, S. Carter, E.R. Benson, and A. Rule).
24. Development of A Quantitative Electroencephalography Test As An Indicator Of Assessment of Broiler And Layer Chicken Welfare Status During Stressful Conditions During Environmental Stress Depopulation ($238,500, USDA AFRI Foundational, April 1, 2011 – December 31, 2012, Eric R. Benson (UD), Hongwei Xin (Iowa State), Michael Persia (Iowa State), Robert Alphin (UD), and Amy Johnson (UPenn)).
25. Agriculture’s Global Challenges: Food Security, Bioenergy, and Biodiversity: Building Educational and Research Partnerships with Brazil ($148,500, USDA ISE, September 1, 2011 –to August 31, 2014, N. Donofrio (UD), K. Czymmek (UD), J. T. Sims (UD), T. Awokuse (UD), E.R. Benson (UD), H. Bais (UD), S. Barton (UD), G. Binford (UD), V. D’Amico (UD), K. Kniel (UD), L. Kung (UD), T. Powers (UD), G. Shriver (UD), R.
Taylor (UD), and R. Wisser (UD), A. Figueira (UFLA), J. Lima (UFLA), and J. Sugano (UFLA)).
26. Foam Depopulation Of Caged and Floor Reared Poultry ($176,892, USDA VS, 6/1/2010 – 6/1/2011, E.R. Benson and R.L. Alphin).
27. Amendment Request Scope of Work for the University of Delaware to Accept Fifteen (15) USDA-funded Foreign Veterinarians into the June 2011 Emergency Poultry Disease Response Certificate Training Program ($80,958, USDA FAS, April 15, 2010 – September 19, 2011, J. Gelb, E.R. Benson, G. Irvine, and R.L. Alphin).
28. Building a joint research partnership between University of Delaware and Federal University of Lavras, Brazil, through collaborative, interdisciplinary projects ($6,500, UD IGS, April 15, 2010 – July 1, 2011, N.M. Donofrio, K.J. Czymmek, T. Sims, D. Hansen, E.R. Benson, T. Akwonuse, G. Shriver, L. Kung).
29. Integrated Development and Distribution of Catastrophic Poultry Emergency Procedures ($5,000,000, portion to laboratory: $52,082, USDA AICAP 2, February 1, 2009 – December 31, 2010, E.R. Benson, and R.L. Alphin).
30. Amendment Request Scope of Work for the University of Delaware to Accept Seventeen (17) USDA-funded Foreign Veterinarians into the June 2010 Emergency Poultry Disease Response Certificate Training Program ($80,241, USDA FAS, August 20, 2009 – December 31, 2010, J. Gelb, E.R. Benson, G. Irvine, and R.L. Alphin).
31. Evaluation of New Energy Efficient Lighting Technologies for Poultry Housing ($10,000, US Poultry and Egg Association, January 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010, E.R. Benson and R.L. Alphin).
32. Evaluation of Sanosil Disinfectant to Inactivate Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (IBDV), Avian Reovirus, and Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV) ($4,000, Sanosil USA, 2010, R.L. Alphin and E.R. Benson).
33. Quantification of Metal Distribution and Speciation in Particulate Matter Emitted from Delmarva Poultry Houses ($50,000, EPSCoR, M. Ginder-Vogel, D.L. Sparks, M. Johnston, E.R. Benson, and W.R. Ritter).
34. Evaluation on Factors of Foam Depopulation ($170,000, USDA VS, February 1, 2009 – February 28, 2010 (w/no cost extension to April 30, 2010), E.R. Benson, and R.L. Alphin).
35. Experimental Testing of Inactivation of Newcastle disease virus using Sanosil disinfectant ($3,975, Sanosil USA, 2009, R.L. Alphin and E.R. Benson).
36. Experimental Testing of Inactivation of Newcastle disease virus using Quip Laboratories MB-10 disinfectant ($3,500, Quip Laboratories, 2009, R.L. Alphin and E.R. Benson).
37. Emergency Poultry Disease Response Certificate Training Program for The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Bulgarian Borlaug Fellows ($85,000, 2009 – 2010, J. Gelb, E.R. Benson, and R.L. Alphin)
38. Development of a Sustainable Emergency Poultry Disease Response Short Course ($5,000,000 overall, Portion to laboratory: $52,082, USDA AICAP 2, January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2010, E.R. Benson, and R.L. Alphin).
39. Integrated Development and Distribution of Catastrophic Poultry Emergency Procedures ($169,402,904, USDA AICAP 2, January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2010, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, and G.W. Malone)
40. Scientific investigation into the physical effects of foam on broilers during mass emergency depopulation($131,000, USDA VS, 2008 - 2009, E.R. Benson, G.W. Malone, R.L. Alphin, C.R. Pope, G.L. Van Wicklen and A.B. Webster)
41. Characterization of PM2.5 and PM10 particulate emissions and the relationship to activity in typical poultry houses ($532,346, 01/01/2008 - 12/31/2011, W.F. Ritter, E.R. Benson, M.V. Johnston, G.L. Van Wicklen, and R.S. Gates) (
42. Delmarva International Poultry Partnership ($539,000, 08/01/2006 - 07/31/2007, J. Gelb, G. Irvine, K. Stone, E.R. Benson, and R.L. Alphin)
43. The Development of Water Based Foam Depopulation Strategies for Cage Layer Operations ($10,000, CANR Seed Grant, July 1, 2007 – June 31, 2008, E.R. Benson, G.W. Malone, R.L. Alphin, G.L. Van Wicklen, and K. Scott)
44. Scientific investigation into the physical effects of foam on broilers during mass emergency depopulation($75,000, USDA VS, 2006 – 2007, E.R. Benson, G.W. Malone, R.L. Alphin, C.R. Pope, G.L. Van Wicklen and A.B. Webster).
45. Inactivation of Avian Influenza using Common Soaps and Disinfectants( $45,000, USDA APHIS, 06/01/2006 – 12/31/2007, R.L. Alphin and E.R. Benson).
46. Department of Agriculture, G.W. Malone, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, G.L. Van Wicklen and I. Estevez). (Note: this grant is funding made available by the Delaware Department of Agriculture for equipment, but is not a conventional grant. The equipment remained under DDA control.)
47. The application of wet scrubbers to recover and recycle ammonia into a liquid fertilizer ($10,000, CANR Seed Grant, July 1, 2005 – June 31, 2006, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, A.E.M. Chrinside, N. Gedamu, G.W. Malone, G.L. Van Wicklen)
48. Evaluation of Foam Based Mass Euthanasia Methodology ($25,995, US Poultry and Egg Association, 06/01/2005 – 05/31/2006, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, G.W. Malone, G.L. Van Wicklen and I. Estevez).
49. Environmental Stability of AIV and Practical Methods for Viral Inactivation on Poultry Premises ($127,413, USDA AI CAP, 2005 - 2007, R.L. Alphin, E.R. Benson, L. Carr, G.W. Malone and M. Salem). (Note: Part of a $5,000,000 overall AICAP 1 project, this represents portion to UD).
50. Compressed Air Foam as an Alternative Method of Mass Euthanasia for Poultry Flock Disease Control ($8,004, CANR Seed Grant, N/A, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, G.W. Malone, I. Estevez, G.L. Van Wicklen).
51. A Communicating Robotics Testbed for Research in Multihop Ad-Hoc Networks, Robotics, Vision and Agriculture ($266,666, NSF MRI, N/A, A. Sethi, S. Agrawal, P. Amer, E.R. Benson, S. Bohacek, C. Rasmussen and C-C Shen.).
52. Evaluation of Tablet Computers in Field and Laboratory Settings ($17,991, UD CTE, July 1, 2003 – July 30, 2004, C. Krawczyk and E.R. Benson.).
53. Machine Vision Based Poultry Feeding Behavior Analysis ($29,998, University of Delaware Research Foundation, July 22, 2003 – July 21, 2004, E.R. Benson)
54. Enhancing Delaware’s Vegetable Processing Industry ($145,000, Delaware Department of Agriculture, October 4, 2001 – 2002, with W.E. Kee, J. Adkins., E. Benson , B. Carroll, K. Everts, J. Glancey, M. Issacs, B. Mulrooney, W. Pill, M. VanGessel, and T. Wootten. $30,000 for Adkins, Benson and Glancey.)
55. Broiler house production and energy use model ($19,780, US Poultry and Egg Association, October 1, 2001 – September 30, 2002, with G.L. Van Wicklen (University of Georgia/University of Delaware), M. Czarick (University of Georgia), N.E. Collins (University of Delaware) and E.R. Benson (UD))
56. Simulation of in-field grain handling systems ($6,209, Deere and Company subcontract through the University of Illinois, October 1, 2000 – December 13, 2002, with A.C. Hansen (UIUC), J.F. Reid (Deere and Company)).
Pending Projects:
Full Proposal Requested But Not Pursued
1. How does Light Spiking and Lamp Technology Impact Broiler Performance? (2012, US Poultry and Egg Association, N/A, E.R Benson, R.L. Alphin, W. Brown).
2. Evaluating the Contribution of Particulate Matter from Poultry to Green House Gas Emissions ($N/A, USDA AFRI Climate Change, 2010, Eric R. Benson (UD), Murray V. Johnston (UD), and Donald L. Sparks (UD)).
3. Effectiveness of Soap and Detergents on Inactivation of Avian Influenza (N/A, US Poultry and Egg Association, 2006, E.R. Benson and R.L. Alphin).
4. How useful is power washing as a cleaning strategy? ($N/A, US Poultry and Egg Association, 2006, E.R. Benson and R.L. Alphin).
5. Euthanasia Whole House Decontamination Using Fire Fighting Equipment ($N/A, US Poultry and Egg Association, 2006, M. Dawson, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, G.W. Malone, and G.L. Van Wicklen).
Rejected or Full Proposal Not Requested
1. Growth response, stress, immunological function, and gene expression in broiler chickens under alternative lighting technologies ($500,000, USDA AFRI A1321, January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2017, E.R. Benson, C. Schmidt, M. Emara, and R.L. Alphin)
2. Use of Water Based Foam for Transport, Depopulation, and Disposal of Layer Hens ($449,850, DHS, 1/1/2014 – 121/31/2015, E.R Benson, R. Alphin, and D. Hougentogler).
3. Impact of Ammonia on the Behavior and Physiology of Horses ($286,705, USDA AFRI A1251, Jan 1, 2015 – Dec 31, 2017, C. Wickens, H. Li, C. Sanchez, and E.R. Benson)
4. Development of an Innovative Mass Vaccine Administration Method at Poultry Hatcheries ($500,000, USDA AFRI A1521, Jan 1, 2015 – Dec 31, 2017, H. Li, J. Gelb, B. Ladman, M. Ruano, and E.R. Benson)
5. Incorporation and Evaluation of Alternative Lighting Technology for the Poultry Industry ($500,000, USDA AFRI A1521, Sept 30, 2014 – August 31, 2017, E.R. Benson, H. Li, and E.R. Benson)
6. Application of Sequential Integrated Depopulation and Disinfection for Emergency Animal Disease Response ($620,958, DHS BAA, Jan 1, 2015 – Dec 31, 2016, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, and M. Myers)
7. Determining the spectral power distribution of cold cathode and LED lamps for use in poultry live production ($23,330, University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, January 1, 2014-December 31, 2014, E.R. Benson and R.L. Alphin)
8. Determining the impact of wavelength on bird welfare and performance ($65,576, US Poultry and Egg Association, November 1, 2013 – April 30, 2015, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, and H. Li)
9. Evaluation of Dusk til Dawn ramp lighting programs in connection with incandescent and LED lighting for broiler production ($59,483, US Poultry and Egg Association, N/A, E.R Benson, R.L. Alphin, H. Li).
10. Use of Water Based Foam for Transport, Depopulation, and Disposal of Layer Hens ($66,904, US Poultry and Egg Association, 6/1/2013 – 5/31/2014, E.R Benson, R.L. Alphin).
11. Evaluating the Impact of Lighting Flicker on Broiler Performance: Saving the Cold Cathode Lamp (N/A, US Poultry and Egg Association, N/A, E.R. Benson and R.L. Alphin)
12. Impact of LED Dust til Dawn Lighting Programs on Broiler Performance and Welfare (N/A, US Poultry and Egg Association, N/A, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, and M. Ruano)
13. Application of novel organic circuit based ammonia sensors ($N/A, US Poultry and Egg Association, 2012, P.N. Breysse (JHU), A. Rule (JHU), E.R. Benson (UD), R.L. Alphin (UD), H. Li (UD)).
14. Impact of LED lighting on Commercial Broiler Production ($N/A, US Poultry and Egg Association, 2012, E.R Benson, R.L. Alphin, William Brown, Hong Li).
15. Understanding the Interactions Between Poultry Dimmers and Lamp Technology ($N/A, USPEA, 2012, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, and H. Li)
16. Compare Available, Moderate Cost Ammonia Sensors for Poultry Housing ($N/A, USPEA, 2012, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, and H. Li)
17. Development of a new generation of organic circuit based ammonia sensors ($86,324, USPEA, Jan 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013, E.R. Benson, P.N. Breysse, A. Rule, R.L. Alphin, and H. Li)
18. Assessment of Engineering Technologies to Adapt Climate Change and Safeguard Poultry Production ($750,000, USDA, 2011, E.R Benson, H. Li, R. Alphin, W. Brown, J. Davis, J. Harter-Davis, J. Timmons, and J. Purswell).
19. Application of Quantitative Electroencephalography to Evaluate Broiler and Layer Chicken Welfare during Environmental Stress ($NA, USDA NIFA Engineering Products and Processes, 2011, E.R. Benson, H. Xin, M.E. Persia, R.L. Alphin, and A.L. Johnson).
20. Replacing Incandescent Light Bulbs – An Evaluation of New Technologies for Broilers ($500,000, USDA NIFA Engineering Products and Processes, March 1, 2012 – February 28, 2015, E.R. Benson, L.A. Cogburn, C. Schmidt, R.L. Alphin, and H. Li).
21. Assessment of Different Diets on Ammonia Emission and Production Performance of Broilers ($85,652, US Poultry and Egg Association, May 1, 2011 – October 31, 2012, H. Li, E.R. Benson, S. Roberts, and M. Persia).
22. Use of Chlorine Dioxide for Catastrophic and Routine Disinfection ($N/A, USPEA, 2010, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, and Charles Bartlett).
23. Enhancing Catastrophic Response Capability of the Poultry Industry ($56,118, USDA Smith- Lever Hatch, January 1, 2011 - 2015– December 31, 2014, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, and Bill W.R. Brown, III).
24. Transport of Poultry Hormones in the Environment ($N/A, USPEA, 2010, E.R. Benson, S. Inamdar, and D. Aga).
25. Evaluation of Different Incubation Conditions to Induce Leg Abnormalities in Broiler Chickens ($N/A, US Poultry and Egg Association, November 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010, E.R. Benson, M. Ruano, and R.L. Alphin).
26. Transport and Transformation of Airborne Particulate Matter from Poultry Houses ($399,999, USDA AFRI, January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2012, E.R. Benson, M.V. Johnson, W.F. Ritter, R.L. Alphin, and S.E. White).
27. Siemens Automation Cooperates with Education (product worth $30,000, Siemens Automation, June 1, 2009 – May 31, 2010, W. Balascio and E.R. Benson).
28. Practical Application of Water Based Foam Depopulation Strategies for Cage Layers ($N/A, US Poultry and Egg Association, 2007, E.R. Benson, G.W. Malone, R.L. Alphin, C.R. Pope, and G.L. Van Wicklen)
29. Characterization of PM2.5 and PM10 particulate emissions and the relationship to activity in typical broiler houses ( $499,909, USDA NRI, 01/01/2007 – 12/30/2010, W. Ritter, E.R. Benson, M.V. Johnston, G.L. Van Wicklen and S.R. Chitikela). (Assistant Professor)
30. New Lighting Technologies for Poultry Housing ($46,421, US Poultry and Egg Association, 2006, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, K.M. Lomax and G.L. Van Wicklen).
31. Chick Response to Radiant Tube Heating ($28,762, US Poultry and Egg Association, 06/01/2006 – 05/31/2007, G.L. Van Wicklen and E.R. Benson). (Assistant Professor)
32. The application of wet scrubbers to recover and reclaim ammonia emissions into a liquid fertilizer ($50,858, US Poultry and Egg Association, October 1, 2005 – September 30, 2006, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, A.E.M. Chirnside, N. Gedamu, G.W. Malone, G.L. Van Wicklen and G.L. Van Wicklen). (Assistant Professor)
33. A Scientific Study of the Thermal Inactivation of Infectious Poultry Viral and Bacterial Agents via Windrowing ($60,936, US Poultry and Egg Association, January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, K.M. Lomax, G.W. Malone, K.M. Moore, G.L. Van Wicklen). (Assistant Professor)
34. Virus Inactivation potential of fire fighting foams ($43,504, US Poultry and Egg Association, 06/01/2005 – 05/31/2007, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, J. Gelb, G.W. Malone, M. Salem). (Assistant Professor)
35. Interactive GIS based predictive avian disease model ($311,206, USDA AI CAP, N/A, E.R. Benson, N. Gedamu, J. McKenzie, G.L. Van Wicklen). (Assistant Professor)
36. Evaluation of Foam Based Mass Euthanasia Methodology ($N/A, US Poultry and Egg Association, 2004, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, G.W. Malone, G.L. Van Wicklen and I. Estevez). (Assistant Professor)
37. Virus Inactivation potential of fire fighting foams ($N/A, US Poultry and Egg Association, 2004, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, G.W. Malone, M. Salem). (Assistant Professor)
38. Development of an Interactive GIS Based Airborne Disease Model (N/A, US Poultry and Egg Association, 2004, E.R. Benson, N. Gedamu, and G.L. Van Wicklen). (Assistant Professor)
39. Enhancing Agricultural Automation through Distributed Sensing, Robotics, and Communication ($1,700,000, NSF Information Technology Research for National Priorities Program, N/A, S.K. Agrawal (ME), A. Sethi (CIS), E.R. Benson, C. Rasmussen (CIS)) (Assistant Professor)
40. Interactive Prediction Model for Airborne Dispersion of Disease, Odor and Dust ($2,290,001, USDA NRI, 1/1/2004 – 12/31/2008, E.R. Benson, G.L. Van Wicklen, J. MacKenzie, N. Gedamu, K.C. Das (UGa), M. Czarick (UGa), C. Ritz (UGa) and Y.J. Johnson). (Assistant Professor)
41. Data Mining and Production Cost Modeling (N/A, US Poultry and Egg Association, 2003, E.R. Benson, J.C. Bernard, N.E. Collins and C. Gempesaw). (Assistant Professor)
42. Real Time Evaluation of Thermal Stress For Environmental Control of Poultry Housing ($N/A, US Poultry and Egg Association, 2003, E.R. Benson and N. Gedamu). (Assistant Professor)
43. Evaluation of Innovations for Commercial Broiler Feeders ($N/A, US Poultry and Egg Association, 2003, E.R. Benson, G.L. Van Wicklen and N. Gedamu). (Assistant Professor)
44. Comparison of Controller Operation Modes (N/A, US Poultry and Egg Association, 2003, E.R. Benson and G.L. Van Wicklen). (Assistant Professor)
45. Evaluation of Mechanical Broiler Catching Equipment ($36,296, US Poultry and Egg Association, May 1, 2003 – April 30, 2004, E.R. Benson and G.L. Van Wicklen.) (Assistant Professor)
46. Autonomous Broiler Catching Equipment ($28,840, US Poultry and Egg Association, May 1, 2003 – April 30, 2004, E.R. Benson and G.L. Van Wicklen) (Assistant Professor)
47. Automated Analysis of Bird Behavior ($N/A, US Poultry and Egg Association, 2003, E.R. Benson, G.L. Van Wicklen, and N. Gedamu.) (Assistant Professor)
48. Mobile Information Acquisition ($82,680, UNIDEL Foundation, 2003, E.R. Benson/College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.) (Assistant Professor)
49. GPS Technology for Agriculture and Natural Resources ($217,280, UNIDEL Foundation, 2003, E.R. Benson/College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.) (Equipment later purchased through college) (Assistant Professor)
50. Development and evaluation of process improvements for automated broiler catching equipment ($N/A, US Poultry and Egg Association, 2002, E.R. Benson and G.L. Van Wicklen.) (Assistant Professor)
51. Virtual Environment for Controller Development and Training ($N/A, US Poultry and Egg Association, 2002, E.R. Benson and J.L. Glancey.) (Assistant Professor)
52. Automatic Guidance System for Cucumber Harvesters ($29,999, University of Delaware Research Foundation, July 22, 2002 – July 21, 2003, E.R. Benson) (Assistant Professor)
53. Precision Remote Controlled Plutonium-Contaminated-Soils Harvester ($19,950, Tana Robotics and Instrumentation, Inc., July 22, 2002 – July 21, 2003, E.R. Benson) (Assistant Professor)
54. Cooperative Control and Multi-Sensor Integration for Robots in Servicing, Docking, Loading and Resupply ($200,000, US Army Space and Missile Defense Command, July 22, 2002 – July 21, 2003, S.K. Agrawal and E.R. Benson.) (Assistant Professor)
Teaching University Courses ANFS 865: Graduate Seminar 2014F – 2015S (Enrollment – variable) ANFS 467-017: Emergency Animal Management 2014F (lecture) (Enrollment: 14 + 2 honors) 2013F (lecture) (Enrollment: 23 + 1 grad + 1 honors) BREG/EGTE 115: Introduction to Computer Based Problem Solving
2009F (lecture, 2 labs, and online only sections) (Enrollment: 17)
2008F (lecture, 2 labs, and online only sections) (Enrollment: 17) 2008S (online only sections) (Enrollment: 5) 2007F (lecture, 2 labs, and online only sections) (Enrollment: 23) 2007S (online only sections) (Enrollment: 9) 2006F (lecture, 2 labs, and online only sections) (Enrollment: 27) 2006S (online only sections) (Enrollment: 6) 2005F (lecture, 2 labs, and online only sections) (Enrollment: 37) 2004F (lecture, 2 labs) (Enrollment: 35) 2003F (lecture, 2 labs) (Enrollment: 36) 2002F (lecture, 2 labs, taught as EGTE 167) (Enrollment: 28)
BREG 244: Electricity for Engineering Technology (4 credits)
EGTE/BREG 450: Practicum in Industry (variable credit count) 2012S: 2 students 2011F: 3 students 2008F: 3 students
Outreach and Continuing Education Courses National Veterinary Stockpile Emergency Response and Foam Depopulation Training and Testing for 3-D Contractors (2 day) August 2014: 14 participants June 2014: 10 participants
September 2013: 15 participants April 2013: 10 participants
Emergency Management of Poultry Disease Outbreaks (EMPDO, 3 day)
September 2013: 13 students from 11 countries Emergency Poultry Disease Response Certificate Course (EPDR, 4 day)
July 2014: 18 students from 14 countries June 2012: 16 students from 14 countries July 2011: 18 students from 16 countries June 2010: 22 students from 16 countries
August-September 2009: 10 students from 2 countries Emergency Poultry Disease Response in South America Workshop and Table Top Exercise (Cananéia Quarantine Station (EQC) at São Paulo state, Brazil)
October 2011: 36 participants from 14 countries
Foam Depopulation Training Sessions (1 day) 2014: Delaware x 1, Maryland x 1 2013: Delaware x 1 2012: Washington State 2011: Maryland 2009: Delaware x 3 2007: Delaware x 2 2006: Delaware x 1
Senior Thesis or Science and Engineering Scholar Advising:
1. Senior Thesis: Jaclyn Weiher 2014-15 2. Science and Engineering Scholar, Kishana Williamson 2008-9 3. Senior Thesis: Megan Lombardi 2006-7 4. Science and Engineering Scholar, Megan Lombardi 2005-6 5. Senior Thesis: Michael Vassalo, Degree with Distinction 2001-2
Undergraduate Independent Study Advising
1. Clyde Broderick, Spring 2013, “Organic LED’s”, BREG 366-033, 1 credit 2. James McGurk, Spring 2013, “Field Study”, BREG 366-033, 3 credits 3. Sophia Castagna, Winter 2013, “Surgery observation”, ANFS 366-033, 3 credits 4. Ryan Faucett, Fall 2012, “Electricity for Engineering Technology”, BREG 266-033, 3
credits (as part of BREG 244) 5. Christopher Blackwell, Spring 2012, “LED lighting study”, BREG 366-033, 2 credits 6. Eric Van Lenten, Spring 2012, “Lighting technology study”, BREG 466-033, 2 credits 7. Linda Costintino, Spring 2012, “Foam Vaccination”, ANFS 466-033, 2 credits 8. Matthew Burkholder, Fall 2011, “Instrumentation Independent Study”, BREG 366-033, 3
10. Bren Calpin, Summer 2011, “Solar Cooling Tower”, BREG 366-033, 3 credits 11. Scott Federer, Spring 2011, BREG 366-033, 3 credits 12. Jason Butcofsky, Spring 2011, “Greenhouse Cooling Tower”, BREG 366-033, 3 credits 13. Jarret Husid, Spring 2011, “Greenhouse Cooling Tower”, BREG 366-033, 3 credits 14. Brett Sutton, Fall 2008, “Improved lighting sensor control system”, EGTE 266-033, 1
credits 15. David Hendrickson, Fall 2008, “Controller Development”, EGTE 466-033, 3 credits 16. David Manning, Spring 2008, “Lighting Tech for Poultry”, EGTE 466-033, 3 credits 17. David Manning, Fall 2007, “Eval of Lighting Tech for Poultry”, EGTE 366-033, 3
credits 18. Brett Sutton, Fall 2007, “Eval of foam for caged layers”, EGTE 266-033, 3 credits 19. Linea Patterson, Fall 2007, “Intro to Computer Based Problem Solving”, EGTE 166-033,
4 credits 20. Justin Crosby, Fall 2007, “Intro to Computer Based Problem Solving”, EGTE 166-033, 4
credits 21. Holli Iplepski, Spring 2006, Untitled (“Applied Controls”), EGTE 466-033, 3 credits 22. Brian Lewis, Spring 2006, Untitled (“Applied Controls”), EGTE 466-033, 3 credits 23. Jordan Wagner, Winter 2006, Untitled (“Applied controls”), EGTE 366-033, 1 credit 24. Jordan Wagner, Fall 2005, Untitled (“Solenoid control systems”), EGTE 366-033, 3
credits 25. Tom Scarengella, Fall 2005, Untitled (“Instrumentation development”), EGTE 366-033,
3 credits 26. Michael Finamore, Spring 2005, Untitled (“Load cells and statics”), EGTE 166-033, 2
credits 27. Matthew Kravitz, Fall 2004, Untitled (“Emissions from small engines”), EGTE 366-033,
3 credits 28. Keith Lewis, Spring 2004, “Introduction to Computer Based Problem Solving”, EGTE
166-033, 3 credits 29. Andrew Birmingham, Spring 2004, (Untitled, Development of a fluid test stand), 3
credits 30. Gavin Furlong, Spring 2004, “Software development for poultry applications”, EGTE-
466-033, 2 credits 31. Neil Carlson, Spring 2004, “Small scale fan tester”, EGTE-466-033, 3 credits 32. Michael Dawson, Spring 2004, “Instrumentation laboratory development skills”, EGTE-
366-033, 2 credits 33. Michael Dawson, Spring 2004, “Instrumentation laboratory development theory”, EGTE-
466-033, 3 credits 34. Gavin Furlong, Winter 2004, “Software development for poultry applications”, EGTE-
366-033, 1 credit
35. Saravanan Ramasamy, Fall 2003, “Mechanical Catching of Poultry”, BREG-666-033, 3 credits
36. Guilherme Foster Figueiredo, Spring 2003, “Machine Vision Applications for Poultry Management”, EGTE 366-033, 2 credits
37. Troy Dickerson, Spring 2003, “Analysis of Feeder Switches and Improvements for Poultry Feeding”, EGTE 366-033, 3 credits
38. Derrick Dickerson, Fall 2002, “Electronic control of a hydraulic cylinder”, EGTE 366-033, 2 credits
39. Troy Dickerson, Fall 2002, “Machine vision applications for poultry applications”, EGTE 366-033, 3 credits
40. Sean McIntosh, Fall 2002, “Suspension and Speed: The theory and methodology in determining track, wheelbase, and suspension points of a Formula SAE racecar”, EGTE 466-033, 3 credits
41. Matt Kopay, Spring 2002, “Interfacing and control of a multispectral camera” Graduate Advisement:
1. Jessie Wier (2013F-, ANFS, PhD Committee, with Dr. Wickens and Dr. Li)
2. Shannon Carter (2010F- 2014F, PLSC, PhD Committee, with Dr. Sparks) 3. Phukan, Monali (2012F, Statistics, MS project advisor) 4. Rogers, Allison (2012J - 2014J, ANFS, MS co-advisor with Alphin) 5. Patil, Charuta (2011F – 2012F, Statistics, MS project advisor) 6. Pritchett, Elizabeth Martin (2011J – 2013W , ANFS, MS co-advisor with Alphin) 7. Caputo, Megan (2010J -2012J, ANFS, MS co-advisor with Alphin) 8. Jain, Priyanka (2010F – 2011S, Operations Research, MS project advisor) 9. Priyadarshini, M. (2009 – 2010, Operations Research, MS project advisor) 10. Rankin, Mary (2008F- 2010, ANFS, MS co-advisor with Alphin) 11. Dawson, Michael (2004 – 2007F, Operations Research, MS Advisor) 12. Jaiswal, Sanjeev (2003 - 2004, Operations Research, Project Advisor) 13. Ramasamy, Saravanan (2002 - 2003, Operations Research, Project Advisor) 14. Jin, Yan (2003 - , MEEG, PhD Committee) 15. Pathak, Kaustubh (2003 - 2005, MEEG, PhD Committee) 16. Yongxing, Hao (2003 - 2005, MEEG, PhD Committee) 17. Sleight, Randy (2003 - 2004, MEEG, MS Committee) 18. Foster, Chris (2002 - 2005, MEEG, MS Committee)
Guest Lecturer
1. ANSC865 (Gressley), Fall 2008, “Mass Emergency Depopulation of Poultry” 2. AETD 480 (Barber), Spring 2002, “Agricultural Controls and Automation”
Service Departmental Service:
1. Animal and Food Science Department Chair Search Committee (2014) 2. Animal and Food Science Department Promotion and Tenure 3. Committee (2014 – 2015) 4. Animal and Food Science Department Courses and Curriculum Committee 5. (2014 – present, Chair, 2014-2015) 6. Animal and Food Science Department Graduate Committee (2011 – 2014) 7. Bioresources Engineering Department Promotion and Tenure Committee, Chair (2011 –
2012) 8. Animal and Food Science Poultry Science Exploration program (2011, Demonstration,
1. CANR Courses and Curriculum Committee (2014 – present) 2. CANR Bylaws review ad-hoc committee (2014 – 2015) 3. Agricultural Animal Care and Use Committee (2012 – present) 4. CANR Promotion and Tenure Committee (2012 – 2013) 5. CANR Graduate Committee (2007 – 2012) 6. Entomology and Wildlife Ecology Promotion and Tenure Comm. (2010) 7. CANR Promotion and Tenure Committee, Chair (2008 – 2010, chair 2009 – 2010) 8. CANR Land Use Planning Committee (2005 -2007)
University:
1. University Research Committee (2007 – 2009) 2. Faculty Senate (2002-2006) 3. Board of Trustees, Committee on Grounds and Buildings, Faculty Representative (2004,
2004)
External: 1. Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (Canada) external reviewer (2014) 2. AVMA Panel on Euthanasia, Food Animal Working Group (2010 – present) 3. Expert Opinion on the Fumigation of Eggs for Avian Influenza, USDA APHIS (2011) 4. ASABE Technical Paper Competition reviewer (2010) 5. Expert Opinion on the Inactivation of Avian Influenza for nest run eggs, USDA APHIS
(2009)
6. USDA SBIR Plant Protection – Engineering Program Review Team Member (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005)
7. CRDF Scientific Reviewer (2006)
Extension by non-extension Faculty: Note: Contact is defined as a phone call, site visit, or email response. Issues were separated to help classify the number of different responses. 2014: 16 contacts: Foam depopulation: 5 contacts on 4 issues, Lighting: 4 contacts on 3 issue, Sexing: 1 contact on 1 issue, Emergency Response: 7 contacts on 1 issue. 2013: 29 contacts: Foam depopulation: 15 contacts on 6 issues, Lighting: 6 contacts on 2 issues, Machine vision based sexing: 8 contacts on 4 issues) 2012: 28 contacts: Foam depopulation: 23 contacts related to 4 different issues, includes on-site training program in Washington State, Delaware Initial State Response and Containment Plan: 2 contacts on 1 issue, electrical consumption: 1 contact, disinfection: 1 contact, composting: 1 contact) 2011: 9 contacts: Foam depopulation: 2 contacts related to 2 issues, Lighting: 7 contacts on 7 issues. 2010: 2 contact: foam depopulation: 2 contacts (1 extensive) on 2 issues 2007: 8 contacts: International outreach in Romania: 8 on site training sessions 2006: 3 contacts: Foam depopulation: 3 contacts on 2 issues 2004: 1 contact: machine vision in commercial poultry houses: 1 2003: 3 contacts: machine vision: 2 presentations; poultry: 1 contact 2002: 10 contacts: sites visit: 8 contact, master driving program: 1 contact, presentation: 1 2001: 3 contacts: 3 contacts on 3 issues Technical Paper Reviews: 2014: 11 + 3 (IJAS: 8+3, Veterinary Medicine: Research and Reports: 1, Computers and Electronics in Agriculture: 1, Poultry Science: 1) (Note – the +3 represents re-reviews of manuscripts) 2013: 13 (Applied Engineering in Agriculture: 2, IJAS: 8, Canadian Biosystems Engineering: 1, Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia: 1, Agriculture: 1) 2012: 24 reviews (Iranian Journal of Applied Animal Science: 13, Poultry Science: 3, Journal of Environmental Science and Technology: 5, Biosystems Engineering: 2, Transactions of ASABE: 1) 2011: 11 reviews (American Journal of Infection Control: 2, Journal of Applied Poultry Research: 2, Iranian Journal of Applied Animal Science: 2, Poultry Science: 1, Avian Diseases: 1, Biologicals: 1, Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology: 1, Other: 1) 2010: 5 reviews (Compost Science: 1, Transactions of ASABE: 1, Environmental Science and Tech: 1, Poultry Science: 1, Molecules: 1) 2009: 1 reviews (American Journal of Infection Control: 1)
2008: 3 reviews (Journal of Applied Entomology: 1, Computers and Electronics in Agriculture: 1, Transactions of the ASABE: 1) 2007: 3 reviews (Applied Engineering in Agriculture: 1, Transactions of the ASABE: 1, Technical Note in ASABE: 1) 2006: 1 reviews (Biosystems Engineering: 1) 2005: 5 reviews (American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers: 5) 2004: 7 reviews (International Journal of Engineering Education: 2, Society of Automotive Engineers: 2, American Society of Agricultural Engineers: 3) 2003: 5 reviews (American Society of Agricultural Engineers: 4, Biosystems Engineering: 1) 2002: 2 reviews (American Society of Agricultural Engineers: 2)
