My research involves the following:
• Develop a methodology that generates, screens, and evaluates biorefinery-processing routes using thermodynamic and stoichiometric knowledge of biomass conversion systems
• Identified potential intermediates and reaction routes for upgrading fast hydropyrolysis vapor of poplar to high molecular weight shippable liquid products
• Collaborate with research groups in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Departments to provide guidance in experimental research and obtain feedback in the developed methodology
• Synthesize, design, and simulate novel shale gas natural gas liquids upgrading process that better utilizes the abundant shale gas resource
In addition, I am also investigating process synthesis and design for transformations of shale gas into liquid hydrocarbons and other chemicals as a part of CISTAR, a NSF Engineering Research Center that was launched in September 2017.
My research also entails employing the following programming languages and tools:
1) Python
2) Aspen Plus
3) GAMS
4) MatLab
5) Rule Input Network Generator (RING)
More details will be posted in the near future.