Dr. Rodriguez specializes in biological system modeling, simulation, and analysis. He works to ensure that complex food and agricultural systems can operate efficiently, with minimal wastage, while managing costs for the benefit of both society and the environment. Research Interests Big Data, Modeling, and Analytics Food, Energy, and Water Security Environmental Impacts of Food and Agricultural Production and Processing Social Constraints on Engineered Systems Reliability, Resiliency, and Sustainability Decision support Life support systems