Journal of Bioengineering & Biomedical Science

Digvir S. Jayas

Digvir S. Jayas
Professor
University of Manitoba, Canada

Biography

Dr. Digvir S. Jayas, P.Eng., P.Ag., FAZRA, FASABE, FCSBE, FAIC, FCIFST, FCAE is Vice President Research, Distinguished Professor, and Canada Research Chair in StoredGrain Ecosystems at the University of Manitoba. Prior to assuming this position, he was Associate VicePresident Research, Associate Dean Research in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Department Head of Biosystems Engineering. He has also served as the Interim Director for the Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals at the University of Manitoba. He is a Registered Professional Engineer and a Registered Professional Agrologist.

Research Interest

Physical properties of agricultural products; modified atmosphere storage of grains, oilseeds, potatoes, and meats; mathematical modelling of biological systems; and digital image processing for grading and processing operations in the Agri-Food industry.