Research topic pertains to finding value-added derivatives from guayule resin. Fractional distillation is used to separate fractions and residuals from the resin. Quantification of the fractions and residuals is done via gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy to find terpenes, sesquiterpenes and fatty acids.

Duties included developing homework grading criteria, homework assessment, weekly office hours, and proctoring exams.

Research topic pertained to rare earth elements (REE). Preliminary experiments were conducted under various temperature and pressure conditions to investigate extraction and chelation of REE. A techno-economic analysis for supercritical CO2 extraction of REE was reviewed.

Research topic pertained to hops analysis. Alpha and beta acid content was determined via UV-VIS. Steam distillation was used to extract essential oils from the hops. Sensory analysis was conducted on hops to see how hops can vary from different regions.

Research topic pertained to hydrothermal liquefaction of algae, guayule bagasse, and food waste to make bio-crude oil. CHNS analysis and bomb calorimetry were used to characterize and evaluate the HHV of the bio-crude oil and char.