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Fellner, Vivek
Professor Animal Science
vivek_fellner@ncsu.edu
919-515-4018
919-515-7780 fax
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Dr. Fellner is a ruminant nutritionist with a focus on microbial ecology and energetics of fermentation. His work has focused on manipulating microbial ecology to enhance nutrient use, minimize nutrient waste and lessen the negative impact on the environment. He has presented at international conferences, and served on teams traveling overseas to evaluate academic and research opportunities for global sustainable development.
Expertise:
Waste Management, Composting | Animal Feed and Nutrition | Microbiology
Country(s) of experience:
Egypt | Germany | India | Malawi | Peru
Type(s) of International Experience:
Researcher in an international project | Instructor at an academic institution overseas | Speaker at an international conference | Visiting faculty | International consultant | Advisor for international students | Host for international faculty | Host for international post-doc
Language(s):
French | German
Projects:
USAID Project, Masters and Doctoral Student Training: Dairy Interest. Research project
01/01/2014 - 01/01/2018
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Sustainable Livestock Production Practices through Stakeholder Partnerships Development project
01/01/2010 - 12/01/2016
Funding Agency/Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Institutional Partner: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), India
Teaching at TERI Development project
03/01/2011 - 03/20/2011
Funding Agency/Sponsor: MacArthur Foundation
Institutional Partner: TERI School of Advanced Studies, India
Draft Work Plan under current MOU between ICAR and NC State to establish a Joint Working Group Research project
01/01/2015 - 01/01/1900
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Bosnia & Herzegovina & NC State University Collaboration Development project
01/01/1900 - 01/01/1900
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Project Collaborations:
Sustainable livestock production practices, biofuels and health: lessons with India
01/01/2008 - 12/31/2013
Funding Agency/Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
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