Sanjay Shah
Professor and Extension Specialist

- 919-515-6753
- sbshah3@ncsu.edu
- D. S. Weaver Labs 176
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Education
Ph.D.
2000
Biological Systems Engineering
Virginia Tech
M.S.
1995
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Louisiana State University
B. Tech.
1985
Agricultural Engineering
Punjab Agricultural University, India
Research Description
Livestock barn ventilation, heating, and cooling; agricultural air quality; renewable energy applications in livestock barns
Honors and Awards
- Special Specialist Award, 2006
- Robert W. Bottcher Promising Researcher Award, 2004
- Faculty Research and Professional Development Award, 2004
- WVU Extension Service Outstanding Developing Researcher Award, 2002
Publications
- Recycled eggshells as precursors for iron-impregnated calcium oxide catalysts for partial oxidation of methane
- Karoshi, G., Kolar, P., Shah, S. B., & Gilleskie, G. (2020), BIORESOURCES AND BIOPROCESSING, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40643-020-00336-4
- Valorization of Eggshell Waste into Supported Copper Catalysts for Partial Oxidation of Methane
- Karoshi, G., Kolar, P., Shah, S. B., & Gilleskie, G. (2019), INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41742-019-00238-0
- Windbreak Wall-Vegetative Strip System to Reduce Air Emissions from Mechanically Ventilated Livestock Barns: Part 2—Swine House Evaluation
- Ajami, A., Shah, S. B., Wang-Li, L., Kolar, P., & Castillo, M. S. (2019), Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 230(12). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-019-4335-2
- Windbreak Wall-Vegetative Strip System to Reduce Air Emissions from Mechanically Ventilated Livestock Barns—Part 3: Layer House Evaluation
- Ajami, A., Shah, S. B., Wang-Li, L., Kolar, P., & Castillo, M. S. (2019), Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 230(12). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-019-4345-0
- Windbreak Wall-vegetative Strip System to Reduce Air Emissions from Mechanically-Ventilated Livestock Barns – Part 1: CFD Modeling
- Ajami, A., Shah, S. B., & Stikeleather, L. F. (2019), Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 230(12). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-019-4333-4
- A novel non-invasive method for evaluating electroencephalograms on laying hens
- Eberle, K. N., Martin, M. P., Shah, S., Malheiros, R. D., Livingston, K. A., & Anderson, K. E. (2018), Poultry Science, 97(3), 860–864. https://doi.org/10.3382/ps/pex391
- Evaluation of Ventilation Shutdown in a Multi-level Caged System
- Eberle-Krish, K. N., Martin, M. P., Malheiros, R. D., Shah, S. B., Livingston, K. A., & Anderson, K. E. (2018), The Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 27(4), 555–563. https://doi.org/10.3382/japr/pfy036
- Evaluation of a novel, low-cost plastic solar air heater for turkey brooding
- Poole, M. R., Shah, S. B., Grimes, J. L., Boyette, M. D., & Stikeleather, L. F. (2018), Energy for Sustainable Development, 45, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esd.2018.04.004
- Evaluation of landscape fabric as a solar air heater
- Poole, M. R., Shah, S. B., Boyette, M. D., Grimes, J. L., & Stikeleather, L. F. (2018), Renewable Energy, 127, 998–1003. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2018.05.045
- Performance of a coupled transpired solar collector—phase change material-based thermal energy storage system
- Poole, M. R., Shah, S. B., Boyette, M. D., Stikeleather, L. F., & Cleveland, T. (2018), Energy and Buildings, 161, 72–79. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.12.027
Grants
- Demonstration of a Low-Cost Engineered Windbreak Wall-Vegetative Strip System for Reducing Odor Emissions from Livestock Barns
- NC Department of Justice (NCDOJ)(1/01/21 - 12/31/23)
- Investigating Lagoon Sludge Management and Drying Impacts and Opportunities
- Smithfield Foods, Inc.(5/01/20 - 3/31/21)
- Using Electrostatic Precipitator to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Cage-Free Layer Houses
- United States Poultry & Egg Association(8/01/20 - 12/31/22)
- Improving Lagoon Sludge Management in Lagoon-Sprayfield Swine Production Facilities
- US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture(7/01/19 - 6/30/22)
- Evaluating behavior, stress physiology, and environmental parameters during ventilation shutdown and ventilation shutdown with supplemental heat for depopulation of broiler breeders
- United States Poultry & Egg Association(6/01/19 - 12/01/20)
- Evaluation of two Commercial Products for their Abilities to Reduce Ammonia Volatilization from Broiler Litter
- Biodyne, Inc.(2/04/19 - 5/15/19)
- Evaluating Broiler And Turkey Behavior And Physiological Stress Indicators During VSD With Additions Of Heat Or CO2 For The Development Of Humane Methodologies For Mass Depopulation During A Disease Outbreak
- United States Poultry & Egg Association(10/01/17 - 5/31/19)
- Evaluating hen behavior and physiological stressors during VSD for the development of humane methodologies for mass depopulation during a disease outbreak
- United States Poultry & Egg Association(11/01/15 - 2/01/17)
- LOW-COST SOLAR HEATER FOR POULTRY BARNS
- United States Poultry & Egg Association(11/01/15 - 8/01/17)
- Combined Heat Recovery and Ammonia Control System for Broiler Brooding
- United States Poultry & Egg Association(1/01/15 - 12/01/17)