Daniel Ciolkosz

Dr. Ciolkosz is an associate research professor in Penn State’s Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. His research interests include biomass densification and related physical processes, thermal conversion of biomass, and farm energy benchmarking.  He works to help Pennsylvania’s farms and related businesses develop bioenergy opportunities and improve energy efficiency. He is the extension program co-lead for Penn State’s renewable energy extension effort. He organizes Penn State’s Bioenergy Short Course Series, participates in Pennsylvania’s State Wood Energy Team and Fuels for Schools groups, and is an active participant in the USDA Sustainable Farm Energy regional project. He is also the coordinator of Penn State’s graduate program in Biorenewable Systems and is co-chair of Penn State’s Center for Biorenewables.