Bulent Koc, PhD

Agricultural Mechanization and Business
Agricultural Sciences Department

Office: 252 McAdams Hall
Phone: 864-656-0496

Email: BULENT@clemson.edu
Personal Website: https://bulent931.wixsite.com/bulent

Educational Background

PhD Agricultural and Biological Engineering
PennState University

MSc Agricultural and Biological Engineering
PennState University

BSc Agricultural Machinery Engineering
Ankara University

Courses Taught

- Applied measurement and instrumentation for agricultural automation (3 cr) (AGM 4070/6070)
- Advanced Precision Agriculture Science and Technology (3 cr) (AGM 8710)
- Mechanical and Hydraulics Systems (3 credits) (AGM-4060/6060)
- Mobile Power (3 cr) (AGM 4520/6520)
- Applied measurement and instrumentation for agricultural automation Lab (0 cr)
- Advanced Precision Agriculture Science and Technology Lab (0 cr)
- Mechanical and Hydraulics Systems Lab (0 cr) -- Section 1 and Section 2
- Mobile Power Lab (0 cr) – Section 1 and Section 2

Profile

Bulent Koc is an Associate Professor in the Agricultural Mechanization and Business program within the Department of Agricultural Sciences. His research focuses on precision agriculture, agricultural power machinery, UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), UGVs (unmanned ground vehicles), and both high and low-intensity ultrasound. The goal of his research is to develop innovative technologies and concepts in agricultural machine systems that increase crop yield, reduce production costs, minimize waste, and mitigate the environmental impact of agricultural practices.

Dr. Koc integrates sensors, instrumentation, and field robotics into his work to promote sustainable crop production. He also applies both high and low-intensity ultrasound for biomass processing. Recent and ongoing research projects include using unmanned aerial and ground systems to monitor pasture quality and quantity, mechanizing root collar excavation of peach trees to mitigate the effects of Armillaria root rot and conducting real-time water quality assessment and water sampling.

His team designs and builds custom drones (UAVs), ground vehicles (UGVs), robotic systems, and agricultural machinery systems to help monitor crops, process materials, and handle agricultural tasks more efficiently.

Research Interests

- Agricultural Mechatronics Systems, Precision Agriculture
- Agricultural Mechanization and Equipment Development, Ag Machinery Systems
- Energy and Environmental Sustainability

Publications

List of Dr. Koc's publications can be found by following his Google Scholar profile link provided under the Links below.

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