Richard West, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA “Detailed Kinetic Modeling: using computers to predict complex systems of chemical reactions” Abstract: The primary focus of our research is the development of detailed microkinetic models for complex reacting systems, like combustion, heterogeneous catalysis, and bio-fuel processing. Our approach is to automate […]

Joshua Gallaway, Ph.D. DiPietro Assistant Professor Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA “Next Generation for the Grid” Abstract: In our lab, we study mechanisms within complex electrochemical systems. Practical electrochemical systems such as batteries, sensors, and fuel cells are often complex, involving engineered high surface area electrodes, starved electrolyte conditions, phase transformations, and […]

ChE Seminar Series Presents: Benjamin M. Woolston, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston , MA “Engineering Bacteria to Solve Problems in Renewable Chemical Production and Human Health” Abstract: The synthetic biology revolution has given us the ability to genetically reprogram microbes to serve a wide variety of purposes – from miniscule […]