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Ecological engineering (EcoE) involves creating sustainable systems aligned with ecological principles, merging human activities with the natural world for mutual benefit. Our systems-based engineering approach prioritizes diversity, resilience, and adaptability to ensure long-term sustainability. This field addresses both fundamental processes and practical engineering uses across scales from microscopic to watershed levels and broader. As an emerging engineering specialty grounded in ecological science, it has seen rapid growth with dedicated journals, professional organizations, and novel applications developing in recent years. OSU's Biological and Ecological Engineering Department possesses significant expertise in this domain and ranks among the nation's top programs in this field.