My research can be divided into two main areas:
- Drying, storage, and granular mechanics of grains and oilseeds, and
- 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.
Scholars@UK
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
Evaluating Storage Conditions To Reduce Production of Geosmin
DeBolt, S. (PI) & Montross, M. (CoI)
10/23/25 → 9/30/26
Project: Research project
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)
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), Winter, K. (CoI), Mazur, J. (Former CoPI) & Vincent, S. (Former CoI)
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
7/1/19 → 6/30/26
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)
12/8/15 → 5/30/16
Project: Research project
Evaluation of pressure in crop processing systems
Montross, M. (PI)
12/10/12 → 3/31/14
Project: Research project
Increasing Bale Density by Crushing Nodes Using Crop Processing Rollers
Montross, M. (PI)
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)
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)
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)
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)
10/1/01 → 9/30/03
Project: Research project
Technical Assistance for Energy Efficiency Improvement Projects
McNeill, S. (PI) & Montross, M. (CoI)
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)
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
Education
- Ph.D., Agricultural Engineering, Purdue University, 1999
- M.S., Agricultural Engineering, Michigan State University, 1995
- B.S., Agricultural Engineering, Michigan State University, 1994
Associated Departments