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Application of Bayesian ideology in validation and uncertainty quantification (VUQ) frameworks. Probabilistic calibration and discerning of model-form uncertainty.Utilizing Gaussian Processes for surrogates model throughout VUQ activities.Implementation of mineral particle precipitation-physics into a 1-D reactor model utilizing population balances, DQMOM/QMOM, mixing models, and extensive particle physical-phenomena. Ultimately used to validate sub-models prior to transfer to CFD model.Crystal nucleation, growth, dissolution, and aggregation modelsInterfacial tension thermodynamic descriptions and modelsAqueous phase ionic-equilibrium chemistry modelsCalcium carbonate polymorphs, thermodynamic equilibrium

Investigated and developed Bayesian methods of approaching parameter calibration and model-form uncertainty for computational multi-physics problems

Biomass gasification researchAnalyzed operating conditions for small scale biomass gasification Feedstock investigation: corn stover, native grasses and agricultural residuesDeveloped gasifier user manual for research and teaching

Created polymer degradation model for poly lactic acid (PLA)

Developed enzyme immobilization methodsAnalyzed enzyme reaction kinetics as foothold for future research