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ARS Home Southeast Area Athens, Georgia U.S. National Poultry Research Center Quality and Safety Assessment Research Unit People & Locations







Micah Anthony Lewis

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                            **Publications**
                                                (Clicking on the reprint icon
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)Multiparameter Microwave Sensor for Rapid and Nondestructive Grading of In-Shell Nuts

- (Proceedings)Using a Microwave Sensor to Monitor Shrinkage Within an Eighth-scale Grain Drying System in Real-time
                                                        

- (Proceedings)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S. 2023. Using a microwave sensor to monitor shrinkage within an eighth-scale grain drying system in real-time. ASABE Annual International Meeting. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.202300929.Use of a microwave sensor to monitor bulk density during grain drying
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lewis, M.A., & Trabelsi, S. (2023). Use of a microwave sensor to monitor bulk density during grain drying. Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 39(3):359-366. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.15452.Investigating the influence of grain and seed variety on calibrating microwave moisture sensors

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Novel Microwave Moisture Sensor for In-shell Nuts and Grains

- (Proceedings)Investigating the influence of grain drying with ambient air versus heated air within an eighth-scale grain drying bin
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S. 2022. Investigating the influence of grain drying with ambient air versus heated air within an eighth-scale grain drying bin. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 38(3):523-533. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.14890.Investigating Density Increase During Grain Drying With a Microwave Sensor
                                                        

- (Proceedings)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S. 2022. Investigating Density Increase During Grain Drying With a Microwave Sensor. ASABE Annual International Meeting. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.2201136.Comparison of Permittivity Between Traditional and High-oleic Runner-type Peanuts at Microwave Frequencies
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S. 2022. Comparison of Permittivity Between Traditional and High-oleic Runner-type Peanuts at Microwave Frequencies . Transactions of the ASABE. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.14323.Attenuation-only method for moisture sensing in granular materials

- (Proceedings)Modeling Heat and Mass Transfer Within an Eighth-scale Grain Drying System
                                                        

- (Proceedings)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S. 2021. Modeling Heat and Mass Transfer Within an Eighth-scale Grain Drying System. ASABE Annual International Meeting. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.202101181.Performance comparrison of three density-independent calibration functions for microwave moisture sensing in unshelled peanuts during drying
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S. 2020. Performance comparrison of three density-independent calibration functions for microwave moisture sensing in unshelled peanuts during drying. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 36,5,667-672. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.13703.Comparison of Drying Rate and Temperature Convergence in Grains and Seed with an Eighth-scale Grain Drying System

- (Proceedings)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S. 2020. Comparison of Drying Rate and Temperature Convergence in Grains and Seed with an Eighth-scale Grain Drying System. ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Paper No. 2001378.Calibration Algorithm for Rapid and Nondestructive Moisture Sensing in In-Shell Nuts
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A. 2019. Calibration Algorithm for Rapid and Nondestructive Moisture Sensing in In-Shell Nuts. IEEE Sensors Letters. 10.1109/LSENS.2019.2952026.Development of an eighth-scale grain drying system with real-time microwave monitoring of moisture content
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2019. Development of an eighth-scale grain drying system with real-time microwave monitoring of moisture content. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.13130.Using an Eighth-scale Grain Drying Bin to Compare the Effects of Drying with Ambient Air versus Heated Air

- (Proceedings)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S. 2019. Using an Eighth-scale Grain Drying Bin to Compare the Effects of Drying with Ambient Air versus Heated Air. ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Paper No. 1901892,ASABE Annual International Meeting, Boston, MA, July 7-10, 2019.Density-independent calibration functions for nondestructive moisture sensing in flowing grain

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A., Nelson, S.O. 2019. Density-independent calibration functions for nondestructive moisture sensing in flowing grain. Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy. 53(2):69-80.Real-time monitoring of moisture within an eighth-scale grain bin during drying

- (Proceedings)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S. 2018. Real-time monitoring of moisture within an eighth-scale grain bin during drying. ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Paper Number: 1801664.Estimating costs of nonbeneficial dryer operation by using a peanut drying monitoring system

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2018. Estimating costs of nonbeneficial dryer operation by using a peanut drying monitoring system. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 34(3):491-496.The distribution of Listeria in pasture-raised broiler farm soils is potentially related to University of Vermont medium enrichment bias toward Listeria innocua over Listeria monocytogenes.
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Locatelli, A., Lewis, M.A., Rothrock Jr, M.J. 2017. The distribution of Listeria in pasture-raised broiler farm soils is potentially related to University of Vermont medium enrichment bias toward Listeria innocua over Listeria monocytogenes. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 4:227. 10.3389/fvets.2017.00227.Using a peanut drying monitoring system to estimate costs of nonbeneficial dryer operation

- (Proceedings)Assessing the utility of microwave kernel moisture sensing in peanut drying

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S. 2016. Assessing the utility of microwave kernel moisture sensing in peanut drying. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 32(6):707-712.Real-time monitoring of peanut drying parameters in semitrailers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2017. Real-time monitoring of peanut drying parameters in semitrailers. Drying Technology: An International Journal. 35(6):747-753.Investigating kernel moisture content at the front and back of semitraliers during peanut drying

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A., Nelson, S.O. 2016. Investigating kernel moisture content at the front and back of semitraliers during peanut drying. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. ASABE Paper No. 162461643, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, MI.Microwave moisture meter for in-shell peanut kernels

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A., Nelson, S.O. 2016. Microwave moisture meter for in-shell peanut kernels. Food Control. 66: 283-290.Microwave sensing of moisture content and bulk density in flowing grain

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A., Nelson, S. 2016. Microwave sensing of moisture content and bulk density in flowing grain. Transactions of the ASABE. 59(2):429-433.Real-time monitoring of drying parameters in semitrailers during peanut drying

- (Proceedings)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2015. Real-time monitoring of drying parameters in semitrailers during peanut drying. Acarology International Congress Proceedings. ASABE Paper No. 152189958, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, MI.Measurement software to facilitate free-space permittvity measurements on agricultural products

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S. 2015. Measurement software to facilitate free-space permittvity measurements on agricultural products. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 31(4):545-552.Circuits and signal conditioning for a peanut-drying monitoring system

- (Proceedings)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2015. Circuits and signal conditioning for a peanut-drying monitoring system. Southeastcon, IEEE. p. 123-127.Field testing a microwave moisture sensor for real-time kernel moisture content monitoring during peanut drying

- (Proceedings)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelso, S. 2014. Field testing a microwave moisture sensor for real-time kernel moisture content monitoring during peanut drying. ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Paper No. 131587669.Density-independent microwave moisture sensing in flowing grain and seed

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S.O., Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A. 2014. Density-independent microwave moisture sensing in flowing grain and seed. ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Paper No. 1895707.Density-independent microwave moisture sensing in flowing grain and seed

- (Proceedings)Nelson, S., Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A. 2014. Density-independent microwave moisture sensing in flowing grain and seed. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). ASABE Paper No. 141895707.Assessment of real-time, in-shell kernel moisture content monitoring with a microwave moisture meter during peanut drying

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2014. Assessment of real-time, in-shell kernel moisture content monitoring with a microwave moisture meter during peanut drying. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 30(4):649-656.Evaluation of in-shell kernel moisture content monitoring with a microwave moisture meter during peanut drying

- (Proceedings)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.0. 2013. Evaluation of in-shell kernel moisture content monitoring with a microwave moisture meter during peanut drying. ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Paper No. 131618991.An automated approach to peanut drying with real-time microwave monitoring of in-shell kernel moisture content

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O., Tollner, E.W., Haidekker, M.A. 2013. An automated approach to peanut drying with real-time microwave monitoring of in-shell kernel moisture content. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 29(4).Automation of peanut drying with a sensor network including an in-shell kernel moisture sensor

- (Proceedings)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O. 2013. Automation of peanut drying with a sensor network including an in-shell kernel moisture sensor. Southeastcon, IEEE. p.136-142.Integrating an embedded system in a microwave moisture meter

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S. 2012. Integrating an embedded system in a microwave moisture meter. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 28(6):923-931.Microwave meter for rapid, nondestructive determination of in-shell peanut kernel moisture content from dielectric measurements on cleaned and uncleaned pod samples

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A., Nelson, S.O. 2012. Microwave meter for rapid, nondestructive determination of in-shell peanut kernel moisture content from dielectric measurements on cleaned and uncleaned pod samples. ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Paper No. 121338109.An Automated Approach to Peanut dring with real-time monitoring of in-shell Kernel Moisture Content with a Microwave Sensor

- (Proceedings)Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O., Tollner, E.W., Haidekker, M.A. 2012. An Automated Approach to Peanut dring with real-time monitoring of in-shell Kernel Moisture Content with a Microwave Sensor. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 121337870.Stability and Type-Independence Analysis of Density-Independent Calibration Fuctions for Microwave Moisture Sensing in Unshelled and Shelled Peanuts

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A., Nelson, S.O., Tollner, E.W. 2010. Stability and Type-Independence Analysis of Density-Independent Calibration Fuctions for Microwave Moisture Sensing in Unshelled and Shelled Peanuts. ASABE Annual International Meeting Paper No 1009857, Pittsburg, Pa. 2010.Microwave Moisture Meter for Rapid and Nondestructive Grading of Peanuts

- (Proceedings)ASABE Paper No. 1008521, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, ST. Jopseph, MI. 2010.Effects of “natural” water and “added” water on prediction of moisture content and bulk density of shelled corn from microwave dielectric properties

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O., Lewis, M.A. 2010. Effects of “natural” water and “added” water on prediction of moisture content and bulk density of shelled corn from microwave dielectric properties. Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy. 44(2):72-80.Effects of "Natural" Water and "Added" Water on Microwave Dielectric Properties of Shelled Corn at Microwave Frequencies

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O., Lewis, M.A. 2009. Effects of "Natural" Water and "Added" Water on Microwave Dielectric Properties of Shelled Corn at Microwave Frequencies. Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy.Effect of "Natural" Water and "Added" Water on Dielectric Properties of Shelled Corn at Microwave Frequencies

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O., Lewis, M.A. 2009. Effect of "Natural" Water and "Added" Water on Dielectric Properties of Shelled Corn at Microwave Frequencies. 43rd Annual International Microwave Power Symposium Proceedings. pp. 89-94.Investigating Moisture, Density, and Temperature Dependence of Dielectric Properties of Unshelled and Shelled Peanuts at Microwave Frequencies

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A., Nelson, S.O. 2009. Investigating Moisture, Density, and Temperature Dependence of Dielectric Properties of Unshelled and Shelled Peanuts at Microwave Frequencies. 43rd Annual International Microwave Power Symposium Proceedings. pp. 95-100.Microwave Nondestructive Sensing of Moisture Content in Shelled Peanuts Independent of Bulk Density with Temperature Compensation

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O., Lewis, M.A. 2009. Microwave Nondestructive Sensing of Moisture Content in Shelled Peanuts Independent of Bulk Density with Temperature Compensation. Sensing and Instrumentation for Food Quality and Safety 3:114-121.Rapid Sensing of Peanut Kernel Moisture Content from Microwave Permittivity Measurements on Unshelled Pods

- (Proceedings)Proceedings of the 8th Intrnational Conference on Electromagnetic Wave Interaction with Water and Moist Substances (ISEMA 2009). Rapid Sensing of Peanut Kernal Moisture Content from Microwave Permittivity Measurements on Unshelled Pods. Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A., Nelson, S.O. 2009. pp. 405-407.Microwave Nondestructive Sensing of Moisture Content in Shelled Peanuts Independent of Bulk Density with Temperature Compensation

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Trabelsi, S., Nelson, S.O., Lewis, M.A. 2009. Microwave Nondestructive Sensing of Moisture Content in Shelled Peanuts Independent of Bulk Density with Temperature Compensation. Sensing and Instrumentation for Food Quality and Safety.Frequency, temperature, density and moisture dependence of dielectric properties of unshelled and shelled peanuts

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A., Nelson, S.O. 2008. Frequency, temperature, density and moisture dependence of dielectric properties of unshelled and shelled peanuts. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE).Use of dielectric spectroscopy for pelleted biofuels characterization

- (Proceedings)Trabelsi, S., Lewis, M.A. 2008. Use of dielectric spectroscopy for pelleted biofuels characterization. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE).Practical Microwave Meter for Sensing Moisture and Density in Granular Materials

- (Proceedings)Practical Microwave Meter for Sensing Moisture and Density in Granular Materials

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