The University of Arkansas Resilient Food Initiative is a collaborative research group within the College of Engineering working to improve the resiliency of agricultural production. Our team utilizes modeling and simulation techniques to assess potential environmental impacts and evaluate ways in which to produce enough high quality and nutritious food for an ever expanding population.
Sustainability Facts
Sustainability Fact of the Week – 03/13/19
Air pollution is now thought to be more deadly than smoking.
Team Member Spotlight
Greg Thoma
Dr. Thoma has been on the faculty at the University of Arkansas since receiving his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering in 1994 from Louisiana State University, and is a Registered Professional Engineer in the state of Arkansas.
Featured Research
Rice intensification in Bangladesh improves economic and environmental welfare
A recent publication co-authored by RFI team member Ben Putman and colleagues shows rice intensification in Bangladesh has improved economic and environmental welfare in the country.