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Archie L. Williams, Ph.D.
- College: College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology
- Department: Engineering Technology Academic Department
- Title: Assistant Professor
- Associated Majors and Graduate Programs: Agriculture Engineering Technology
- williamsa01@fvsu.edu
Education
Doctor of Philosophy: Agricultural and Biological Engineering – The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA (2006)
Master of Science: Agricultural and Biological Engineering – The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA (1999)
Bachelor of Science: Electronic Engineering Technology – Fort Valley State University (1992)
Professional Experience
June 2014-Present:
Associate Professor – Fort Valley State University
February 2009-May 2014:
Assistant Professor – Fort Valley State University
- 35 % Teaching duties – Agricultural Engineering Technology
- 65% Research duties – Biofuels, Systems and Sensors
1995-2006:
Graduate Research Assistant – The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Research Interests
- Agricultural sensors
- Artificial intelligence
- Biofuels
- Computer applications
- Instrumentation
- Neural networks
- Renewable energy
Publications
- Williams, A. L., P. H. Heinemann, C. J. Wysocki, D. M. Beyer, and R. E. Graves. 2010. Prediction of Hedonic Tone Using Electronic Nose Technology and Artificial Neural Networks. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. Paper No. IET-08056-2009.R1 Accepted 12/09/2009.
- Williams, A. L. 2006. Prediction of Odor Pleasantness Using Electronic Nose Technology and Artificial Neural Networks. PhD. diss. University Park, Penn.: The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering.
- Williams, A. L., P. H. Heinemann, R. E. Graves, E. F. Wheeler, D. M. Beyer, C. J. Wysocki, and W. B. Roush. 2003. Classification of Mushroom Substrate Odors Using a Portable Electronic Nose and Neural Networks. ASAE Meeting Paper No. 034104. St. Joseph, Michigan.: ASAE
- Williams, A. L. 1999. Detection, Tracking and Selection of Mushrooms For Harvest Using Image Processing. MS thesis. University Park, Penn.: The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering.
- Williams, A. L. and P. H. Heinemann. 1998. Detection, Tracking and Selection of Mushrooms For Harvest Using Image Analysis. ASAE Meeting Paper No. 983041. St. Joseph, Michigan.: ASAE