… Innovate SoDak Faculty Center Directors Stephen Gent 605-688-5337 | stephen.gent@sdstate.edu Stephen Gent is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the North Central Regional Sun Grant Center. Dr. Gent's industry-driven projects include grain dryer design and optimization; biofuel and biobased products from agricultural residues, algae and non-food oilseeds; and implantable medical devices to treat cardiovascular diseases, to name a few. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and has managed projects sponsored by the National Science Foundation, the United States Department of Agriculture, the United States Department of … analysis, and he has coauthored over 100 peer-reviewed journals in those fields. Rajesh excels in making connections and collaborating with other academic institutions and local companies, which directly helps Innovate SoDak benefit the region. Innovate SoDak … Center Directors … Stephen Gent … Stephen Gent … 605-688-5337 | stephen.gent@sdstate.edu …