Research

Overview

Growing environmental concern over the use of fossil-based energy and materials have led to an increased focus on abundant yet under-utilized carbon-based resources, such as biomass and plastic waste, to provide a clean and sustainable energy future. With the significant growth of conversion technologies, questions regarding their sustainability and economical viability have emerged. Our research aims to design sustainable, efficient, and economic catalytic processes to convert various carbon resources into sustainable fuels and chemicals by combining 1) catalyst design, 2) advanced analytical techniques, and 3) process analysis and development.

1. Process-inspired catalyst design

2. Lignin conversion to valuable chemicals, fuels, and materials

3. Waste biomass biorefinery

Current funding

Early Career Postdoctoral-Faculty Bridge Grant (ACS-ECP)

Product circulation strategy for enhanced economics and sustainability in biorefineries of waste resources. 2024-2026

NJHF Research Grant

Unlocking Sustainable Pharmaceutical Ingredients: One-Step Conversion of Whole Wood Components into Bio-Based Amines. 2025-2026

Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN)

Rowan REACTS: Shaping the Next Generation of Researchers, Educators, And Leaders in Chemical Technologies for Sustainability. 2024-2027

Past funding

UPenn Singh Center Inovation Seed Grant

Synthesis and characterization of single atom catalysts and porous membranes for enhanced economics and sustainability in waste biorefineries. 2024-2025

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