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PhD in Chemical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, 2021 to Present

BSc in Chemical Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, 2018

Biofuels are the perfect blend of carbon-based, renewable, abundant, carbon-neutral byproduct substitutes for traditional fossil fuels. My research focuses on designing bimetallic catalysts that work best for the catalytic hydrodeoxygenation of lignocellulosic bio-oils in the upgrading process to reduce the problematic oxygen content and push these biofuels towards commercial usage. 

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, 2021 to Present

MS in Chemical Engineering, University of Rochester, 2020

BS in Chemistry, Wuhan University, 2018

My research topics involve both non-oxidative and oxidative ethane dehydrogenation for selective ethene production in metal-based catalytic systems from theoretical perspectives including DFT, MKM, and kMC simulations. In my spare time, I like to do photography, seek great food, and participate in outdoor recreation.

BS in Chemical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, 2019 to Present

My research utilizes density functional theory to characterize the nanoscale surface behavior of Ni-based bimetallic catalysts in order to determine interplay between the surface chemical potentials of hydrogen and oxygen with the working catalyst surface structure. Through this, the equilibrium surface coverages of H*, O*, and OH* can be predicted on the working catalytic surface for various temperatures and pressures. This allows for the rapid identification of advantageous bimetallic catalysts for biofuel production.

BS in Chemical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, 2022 to Present 

My research hopes to tackle the issue of water pollutants, specifically heavy metals such as lead and copper, which continue to threaten the future of human sustainability on Earth. Therefore, my work focuses on identifying bio-based carbon groups determined to absorb these heavy metals effectively. This research will allow for future designs of environmentally safe biochar technology that can remove the presence of these heavy metal pollutants in our waterways. 

BS in Chemical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, 2021 to Present

My research addresses the need to replace the standard, but scarce, noble metal catalysts used in water splitting with more sustainable catalysts. This is done by investigating Ni-based mixed metal oxide catalysts as a potential solution using density functional theory, machine learning, and molecular dynamics. This work will contribute towards green hydrogen production, a promising sustainable and renewable energy source to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

BS in Computer Science, Stevens Institute of Technology, 2022 to Present 

My research focuses on creating a web-based graphical user interface (GUI) that will enable undergraduate students to explore and apply engineering design to understand complex chemistry topics related to sustainable energy production through catalysis. This GUI will allow students to input a range of parameters (i.e. reaction environment, catalyst composition) and output real-time visualizations of catalyst performance and cost. 

BS in Chemical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, 2019 to Present 

My research focuses on accelerating the design of Ni-based mixed metal catalysts for sustainable ethylene production via oxidative dehydrogenation. Industrial implementation of ethane oxidative dehydrogenation is currently hindered by poor catalyst performance, but NiO-based mixed metal catalysts show promise for making the process more efficient. This issue will be addressed by identifying nanoscale structures that enhance the conversion of ethane to ethylene.