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My research can be divided into two main areas:

  1. Drying, storage, and granular mechanics of grains and oilseeds, and
  2. Biomass collection, characterization, and processing.

Two specific new areas of research are to create controlled environment experiments designed to simulate environmental conditions for different regions of the U.S. to be performed for switchgrass and forage sorghum and to obtain new field and laboratory data to refine and calibrate a science-based model for determining the packing of grains within upright storage structures.

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A triaxial in-situ stress measurement system for investigating radial variability of the vertical-to-lateral pressure ratio in grain silos

Dyck, G., Rogers, A., Montross, M. D., Hildebrand, K., Turner, A. P., Paliwal, J., Farmer, B. & Jarro, C. A., Oct 2025, In: Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 237, 110698.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

CALIBRATING A HEAT TRANSFER MODEL FOR BALED SWITCHGRASS USING HEAT GENERATION

Schiavone, D. F. & Montross, M., 2024, In: Journal of the ASABE. 67, 6, p. 1423-1431 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

BULK COMPRESSIBILITY BEHAVIOR FOR SELECT CROPS

Turner, A. P., McNeill, S. G., Montross, M., Casada, M. E., Thompson, S. A., Maghirang, R. G. & Petingco, M. C., 2023, In: Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 39, 5, p. 509-518 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

The Janssen effect and the Chini ordinary differential equation

Rogers, A., Dyck, G., Paliwal, J., Hildebrand, K., Montross, M. D. & Turner, A. P., Mar 1 2024, In: Powder Technology. 436, 119493.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

ALKALI LIGNIN-BASED HYDROGEL: SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION, AND IMPACT ON SOIL WATER RETENTION FROM NEAR SATURATION TO DRYNESS

Adjuik, T. A., Nokes, S. E., Montross, M. D., Wendroth, O. & Walton, R., 2023, In: Journal of the ASABE. 66, 1, p. 85-98 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

PREDICTOR SELECTION AND MACHINE LEARNING REGRESSION METHODS TO PREDICT SATURATED HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY FROM A LARGE PUBLIC SOIL DATABASE

Adjuik, T. A., Nokes, S. E., Montross, M. D., Sama, M. P. & Wendroth, O., 2023, In: Journal of the ASABE. 66, 2, p. 285-296 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Biodegradability of bio-based and synthetic hydrogels as sustainable soil amendments: A review

Adjuik, T. A., Nokes, S. E. & Montross, M. D., Mar 20 2023, In: Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 140, 12, e53655.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

The Impacts of Bio-Based and Synthetic Hydrogels on Soil Hydraulic Properties: A Review

Adjuik, T. A., Nokes, S. E., Montross, M. D. & Wendroth, O., Nov 2022, In: Polymers. 14, 21, 4721.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Evaluating the feasibility of using lignin–alginate beads with starch additive for entrapping and releasing Rhizobium spp.

Adjuik, T. A., Nokes, S. E. & Montross, M. D., Dec 15 2022, In: Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 139, 47, e53181.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Laboratory Determination of the Impact of Incorporated Alkali Lignin-Based Hydrogel on Soil Hydraulic Conductivity

Adjuik, T. A., Nokes, S. E., Montross, M. D., Walton, R. & Wendroth, O., Aug 2022, In: Water (Switzerland). 14, 16, 2516.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

DISCRETE ELEMENT METHOD SIMULATION OF WHEAT BULK DENSITY AS AFFECTED BY GRAIN DROP HEIGHT AND KERNEL SIZE DISTRIBUTION

Petingco, M. C., Casada, M. E., Maghirang, R. G., Thompson, S. A., Turner, A. P., McNeill, S. G. & Montross, M., 2022, In: Journal of the ASABE. 65, 3, p. 555-566 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

DEVELOPMENT OF A MONITORING SYSTEM TO ASSESS THE INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT OF BAGGED GRAIN IN STORAGE

Omodara, M. A., Montross, M. D., McNeill, S. G., Sama, M. P. & Carr, D. E., 2022, In: Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 38, 2, p. 387-394 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Water vapor permeability of bag materials used for corn storage

Omodara, M. A., McNeill, S. G. & Montross, M. D., Dec 30 2021, In: Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal. 23, 4, p. 329-340 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

THERMOPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF BALED SWITCHGRASS

Schiavone, D. F. & Montross, M. D., 2021, In: Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 37, 6, p. 1107-1114 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Impact of delayed harvest on corn yield and harvest losses

Turner, A. P., Jackson, J. J., Sama, M. P. & Montross, M. D., 2021, In: Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 37, 4, p. 595-604 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Lignin-based Hydrogel for Water Retention in Silt Loam Soil

Adjuik, T. A., Nokes, S. E., Montross, M. D. & Wendroth, O., 2021, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, ASABE 2021. p. 657-669 13 p. (American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, ASABE 2021; vol. 2).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Case study of transportation benefits using gis in distributed preprocessing of corn stover into crude biobutanol

Jackson, J. J. & Montross, M. D., 2021, In: Transactions of the ASABE. 64, 1, p. 161-175 15 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Impact of storage environment on the micro-climate and grain moisture in polypropylene storage bags

Omodara, M., Montross, M., McNeill, S. & Besson, R., 2020.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

Grain storage systems design

Bucklin, R., Thompson, S., Montross, M. & Abdel-Hadi, A., Jan 1 2019, Handbook of Farm, Dairy and Food Machinery Engineering. p. 175-223 49 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

Classifying reflectance targets under ambient light conditions using passive spectral measurements

Hamidisepehr, A., Sama, M. P., Dvorak, J. S., Wendroth, O. O. & Montross, M. D., Sep 2 2020, In: Sensors (Switzerland). 20, 18, p. 1-20 20 p., 5375.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Surface Enhanced Smart Preprocessing of Municipal Solid Wastes for Year-Round Supply of Conversion-Ready Feedstocks

Shi, J. (PI), Badurdeen, F. (CoI), Hunter, J. (CoI), Koumoulis, D. (CoI), Montross, M. (CoI) & Chen, J. (Former CoI)

Department of Energy

10/1/22 → 12/31/26

Project: Research project

Technical Assistance to Agricultural Producers and Rural Small Businesses Applying to the USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)

Barzee, T. (PI), Montross, M. (CoI) & Overhults, D. (CoI)

Rural Business Cooperative Service

10/1/23 → 9/30/26

Project: Research project

Agriculture Safety & Health - Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42): Central Appalachian Regional Education Research Center

Sanderson, W. (PI), Montross, M. (CoI), Peterson, M. (CoI), Vincent, S. (CoI), Winter, K. (CoI) & Mazur, J. (Former CoPI)

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

7/1/19 → 6/30/25

Project: Research project

Southeast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention

Sanderson, W. (PI), Browning, S. (CoI), Christian, J. (CoI), Jones, K. (CoI), McNeill, S. (CoI), Montross, M. (CoI), Palli, S. (CoI), Sampson, S. (CoI), Sprayberry, S. (CoI), Winter, K. (CoI), Mazur, J. (Former CoI) & Vincent, S. (Former CoI)

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

9/30/22 → 9/29/27

Project: Research project

Evaluation of crop logistics

Montross, M. (PI), Dvorak, J. (CoI) & Sama, M. (CoI)

Case New Holland America LLC

12/8/15 → 5/30/16

Project: Research project

Methods to increase bale density

Montross, M. (PI)

Case New Holland America LLC

6/1/14 → 5/30/15

Project: Research project

Evaluation of pressure in crop processing systems

Montross, M. (PI)

Case New Holland America LLC

12/10/12 → 3/31/14

Project: Research project

Increasing Bale Density by Crushing Nodes Using Crop Processing Rollers

Montross, M. (PI)

Case New Holland America LLC

11/1/11 → 12/31/13

Project: Research project

Quantifying Field Drying Rate Potential for Herbaceous Energy Crops

Montross, M. (PI), McNeill, S. (CoI) & Smith, S. (CoI)

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

11/3/10 → 12/31/12

Project: Research project

CNH Master Agreement - CNH Handling and Storage Requirements of Material Other than Grain

Montross, M. (PI), Adams, W. (CoI), Shearer, S. (CoI) & Wilhoit, J. (CoI)

Case New Holland America LLC

9/22/08 → 10/31/11

Project: Research project

Studying Ensilability of Corn Stover Harvested Fractions

Montross, M. (PI)

Idaho National Energy and Environment

8/15/07 → 9/30/07

Project: Research project

Mechanical Fractionation of Corn and Wheat Plant Residues for Increased Sugar

Shearer, S. (PI) & Montross, M. (CoI)

Idaho National Energy and Environment

7/1/04 → 7/1/04

Project: Research project

Converting Soybean Oil to Hydergen For Fuel Cell Development

McNeill, S. (PI), Andrews, R. (CoI) & Montross, M. (CoI)

KY Soybean Promotion Board

4/1/03 → 12/31/04

Project: Research project

Use of Near Infrared Reflectance to Determine Flour Quality

Montross, M. (PI) & McNeill, S. (CoI)

KY Small Grain Growers Association

8/2/01 → 8/1/03

Project: Research project

Post-Harvest Physical Properties of Corn Stover

Montross, M. (PI), McNeill, S. (CoI), Shearer, S. (CoI) & Stombaugh, T. (CoI)

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

10/1/01 → 9/30/03

Project: Research project

Technical Assistance for Energy Efficiency Improvement Projects

McNeill, S. (PI) & Montross, M. (CoI)

Rural Development

3/30/22 → 12/31/24

Project: Research project

On-Farm Biomass Processing: Towards an Integrated High Solids Transporting/Storing/Processing System

Montross, M. (PI)

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

7/1/12 → 6/30/16

Project: Research project

Program Income: Technical Assistance for Energy Audits and Renewable Energy Projects in Rural Kentucky

McNeill, S. (PI), Montross, M. (CoI) & Overhults, D. (CoI)

Rural Development

3/29/17 → 3/31/19

Project: Research project

On-Farm Biomass Processing: Towards an Integrated High Solids Transporting/Storing/Processing System

Montross, M. (PI)

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

4/1/11 → 6/30/12

Project: Research project

Energy Audits for Grain and Poultry Producers in Kentucky

McNeill, S. (PI), Montross, M. (CoI), Overhults, D. (CoI) & Shearer, S. (Former CoI)

Rural Development

10/13/10 → 10/31/13

Project: Research project

Education

  • Ph.D., Agricultural Engineering, Purdue University, 1999
  • M.S., Agricultural Engineering, Michigan State University, 1995
  • B.S., Agricultural Engineering, Michigan State University, 1994
Curriculum Vitae

Associated Departments

Biosystems & Agr Engineering