Current programming focuses on research, development, and education in the field of agricultural machine systems with emphasis on chemical application technology. Programs emphasize engineering solutions that will enhance the efforts that Integrated Pest Management Programs have protecting the environment and reducing pesticide requirements. Related interests involve dynamic simulation, computer imaging, non-chemical pest control alternatives, and incorporating site-specific systems into pest control strategy management.
 

Education:

B.S. - 1983 - Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (Agricultural Engineering)
M.S. - 1985 - University of Illinios, Urbana, IL (Agricultural Engineering)
Ph.D. - 1989 - University of Illinios, Urbana, IL (Agricultural Engineering)
 

Recent Publications:

Derksen, R.C. and R.L. Gray. 1995. Deposition and air speed patterns of air-carrier apple orchard sprayers. Transactions of the ASAE 38(1):5-11.

Derksen, R.C. and C. Jiang. 1995. Automated detection of fluorescent spray deposits with a computer vision system. Transactions of the ASAE 38(6):1647-1653.

Derksen, R.C. and J.P. Sanderson. 1995. Volume, speed, and distribution technique effects on poinsettia foliar deposits. Transactions of the ASAE 39(1):5-9.

C. Jiang. and R.C. Derksen. 1995. Morphological image processing for spray deposit analysis. Transactions of the ASAE 38(5):1581-1591.

Derksen, R.C. and D.I. Breth. 1994. Orchard air-carrier sprayer application accuracy and spray coverage evaluation. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 10(4):463-470.

Obendorf, S.K., J.F. Stone, R.C. Derksen, V. Ravichandran, C.W. Coffman, Y. Koh, J.P. Sanderson, and H.M. Stahr. 1995. Clothing contamination resulting from greenhouse spraying of pesticides. Performance of Protective clothing: Fifth Volume, ASTM STP 1237. J.S. Johnson and S.Z. Mansdorf, Eds., American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, 1995.