Decarbonization, Particle Technology, Scale-up, Pilot-Plant, Chemical Looping
My research centers on advancing sustainable technologies through the development of next-generation materials, reactors, and processes that address global challenges. I work at the intersection of particle technology, fluidization, and reaction engineering, with hands-on experience designing, operating, and troubleshooting laboratory to subpilot-scale systems. I have led experimental campaigns on subpilot units aimed at converting solid feedstocks such as biomass, coal, and methane into hydrogen and syngas, contributing to industrially relevant demonstrations of chemical looping and carbon conversion processes.
My work also involves the development of magnetically stabilized fluidized bed reactors, which use potassium carbonate-based sorbents to enhance gas-solid contact. These systems demonstrate improved process performance, including reduced pressure drop, better sorbent retention, and higher removal efficiencies compared to conventional fluidized beds. I have conducted regime mapping to identify operating conditions that enable stable bed behavior, systematically evaluating process parameters such as magnetic field strength, particle properties, and superficial gas velocity. This is further supported by material characterization using techniques like XRD, BET, EDS, and SQUID magnetometry.
In addition to technical research, I have written research grants, managed cross-functional teams, and served on AIChE and departmental organizing committees. These experiences have deepened my interest in bridging innovative laboratory concepts with scalable, real-world process solutions. Through collaborative, data-driven development, I aim to help shape the next wave of energy and chemical technologies.