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Terry Howell

Researcher

Last publication 2026 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

faculty

Biological and Agricultural Engineering

4 h-index 11 pubs 71 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Terry Howell's research focuses on the development and application of biosensing technologies for the rapid detection of foodborne pathogens. His work has involved creating portable and wireless systems, such as piezoelectric immune-biosensors, designed for on-site identification of specific bacterial strains like E. coli O157:H7. Howell also investigates methods for inactivating food contaminants, including studies on the antimicrobial efficacy of gaseous chlorine dioxide on dried herbs. His recent publications utilize advanced techniques, such as deep learning, to enhance the speed and accuracy of bacterial recognition systems, distinguishing between different bacterial strains. Howell collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, with shared publications totaling up to four with specific colleagues. His scholarship metrics include an h-index of 4, with 10 total publications and 70 total citations.

Metrics

  • h-index: 4
  • Publications: 11
  • Citations: 71

Selected Publications

  • Portable Broadband Dielectric Impedance Immunosensor Based on IDEs for Rapid, Label-Free Whole-Cell E. coli Detection (2026)
  • Deep-Learning-Enhanced Automated Coherent-Light Diffraction System for High-Speed, Highly Accurate Strain-Specific Foodborne Bacterial Recognition (2025)

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