• Chemical process design, process modeling and simulation;• Biomass conversion process and technologies;• Biofuels dewatering, industrial emissions and effluents control through advanced membrane process and technologies;• Gas separation, water purification, and waste water treatment using membrane technologies; • Polymer composites/nanocomposites, preparation and characterization;• Formulation and application of epoxy, silicone and other adhesive resins; • Hands-on… Show more • Chemical process design, process modeling and simulation;• Biomass conversion process and technologies;• Biofuels dewatering, industrial emissions and effluents control through advanced membrane process and technologies;• Gas separation, water purification, and waste water treatment using membrane technologies; • Polymer composites/nanocomposites, preparation and characterization;• Formulation and application of epoxy, silicone and other adhesive resins; • Hands-on experience in design, building and operating pressurized and atmospheric experimental facilities, and extensive experience of industrial chemical lab operation and management Show less

- Leading CO2 capture process design and optimization on biocatalyst-enhanced CO2 capture process and technology development.- Carried out biocatalysts (micro- and nanoparticles) management through polymeric membrane process and technologies (one concept disclosure was filed);- Led new concept development on CO2 capture through combined biocatalysts and membrane contactors. Established detailed process and methods and a draft disclosure was completed.- Led research… Show more - Leading CO2 capture process design and optimization on biocatalyst-enhanced CO2 capture process and technology development.- Carried out biocatalysts (micro- and nanoparticles) management through polymeric membrane process and technologies (one concept disclosure was filed);- Led new concept development on CO2 capture through combined biocatalysts and membrane contactors. Established detailed process and methods and a draft disclosure was completed.- Led research project on application of biocatalyst-enhanced CO2 capture byproducts such as bicarbonates to neutralize the highly caustic bauxite residue (Red mud) from alumina refinery process. One disclosure was filed based on this work;- Initiated new project on combined biocatalysts and iron and steel wastes (slag) for CO2 capture from an iron and steel making process (one concept disclosure was filed);- Developed mathematical models to estimate the maximum enzyme loading that may be immobilized on a given type of particle surfaces and evaluated biocatalyst cost and consumption during a CO2 capture process, which provides guidance for the biocatalyst preparation and application;- Project leader, carried out biocatalysts manufacturing scaling up process design, made budget plan and validated the scaled up process. Show less

- Principal technology developer from concept to final product / process for gas separation, ethanol and biofuels dewatering through membrane process and technologies;- Made Key contribution to the success of the pilot test, which led to STDC funding of $5 M and later on VC funding of over $28 M to commercialize the technology.