Faculty

College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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