Vision
The Center for Advanced BioEnergy Research (CABER) works closely with the nine UIUC colleges, multiple disciplinary and professional units and faculty and students to provide a facilitative structure for campus outreach, teaching and research in areas related to bioenergy systems. CABER facilitates the development of cross-disciplinary research and development, education and outreach programs that promote the greater and more efficient use of bio-renewable resources, and, more specifically, support the emergence of advanced bio-fuels and chemicals. CABER focuses on sustainable bioenergy systems, including plant, microbial, downstream processing and economics and policy issues as they relate to bio-based products.
CABER provides a platform for promoting national and international visibility of all UIUC faculty involved with bioenergy research, teaching and outreach. As such, CABER enhances opportunities for external funding and promotes scholarship.
CABER is partnered with a variety of scientists from a host of different disciplines, including faculty in the UIUC Colleges of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Engineering, and the Institute of Genomic Biology.
About the Center
The Center for Advanced BioEnergy Research (CABER) was first recognized as a Center by the Illinois Board of Higher Education in December 2006. Professor Hans Blaschek heads the CABER. Other staff include: Greg J. Knott, associate director; Natalie Bosecker, coordinator of communications and external relations; and Sue Overmyer, administrative aide.
Structure
CABER serves as an umbrella center for the integration of bioenergy research and development by various UIUC colleges and the Institute of Genomic Biology (IGB).
Steering Committee
The Andersons
Archer Daniels Midland
Argonne National Laboratory
GENENCOR International
IBIO
Illinois Corn Marketing Board
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Illinois Livestock Development Group
Illinois Soybean Association
Illinois State University
National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center
Rund Farms
Tate & Lyle
U.S. Department of Agriculture
University of Illinois at Chicago