Process Engineer

The petitioner proposes to continue research on biomass treatment, waste-to-energy conversion, and advanced functional materials. The work focuses on converting industrial byproducts like lignin and glycerol into sustainable energy sources and valuable chemicals to improve energy efficiency and sustainability.

The petitioner proposes to continue his research in biofuel manufacturing, specifically focusing on creating torrefied biomass pellets from bioethanol conversion residues. This work aims to develop transportable solid fuels and carbon carriers that improve production efficiency and reduce logistical costs for intercontinental bioenergy transport. The endeavor seeks to provide sustainable platform chemical commodities and carbon-neutral energy sources for heat and power plants.

The petitioner proposes to develop advanced mathematical models, simulations, and optimization techniques to build more efficient, economical, and sustainable chemical processes. His work specifically focuses on evaluating the techno-economic feasibility of next-generation power systems, including supercritical CO2 cycles and hydrogen-based storage systems. This endeavor aims to support clean energy generation and storage to modernize the U.S. energy grid and reduce environmental impact.

The petitioner proposes to design, optimize, and integrate energy-conversion systems, including diesel engines powered by renewable fuels, lithium-ion batteries, and hydrogen fuel cells. His work focuses on developing combustion models for sustainable substitutes like hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. The endeavor aims to facilitate the transition to green energy and help the U.S. reach its climate targets.