Research Interests
Algal growth systems targeting high-efficiency production of biomass
Valorization of low-cost algal biomass
Catalytic biomass fractionation and depolymerization of biopolymers (especially lignin, polysaccharides, and proteins)
Catalytic upgrading of bio-derived intermediates
Education
Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota—Twin Cities
B.A., Chemistry, Hamline University
Professional Experience
Research Engineer, NREL, Renewable Resources and Enabling Sciences Center (2014–present)
Postdoctoral Researcher, NREL, National Bioenergy Center (2013–2014)
Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Delaware, Department of Chemical Engineering (2011–2013)
Featured Work
Lignin Depolymerization with Nitrate-Intercalated Hydrotalcite Catalysts, ACS Catalysis (2016)
Aqueous-Phase Fructose Dehydration Using Brønsted Acid Zeolites: Catalytic Activity of Dissolved Aluminosilicate Species, Applied Catalysis A (2014)
Elucidating the Roles of Zeolite H-BEA in Aqueous-Phase Fructose Dehydration and HMF Rehydration, ACS Catalysis (2013)
Autothermal Partial Oxidation of Butanol Isomers, Applied Catalysis A (2012)
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Last Updated Nov. 17, 2023