Education

Ph.D., Bio and Ag Engineering, University of Georgia, 2008 - 2012
M.S., Biological Engineering,  University of Georgia, 2002 - 2004
B. S., Ecology,  University of Georgia, 1996 - 2001

Professional Appointments

• Assistant Professor of Practice, University of Georgia College of Engineering, present

Other Professional Experience

• Research Engineer, University of Georgia, 2007 - 2014
• Research Engineer II, University of Georgia: Das Group, Biorefinery Program, 2007 - 2014
• Research Technician III, University of Georgia, 2006 - 2007
• Research Technician II, University of Georgia, 2002 - 2004

Publications and Scholarly Articles

ResearchGate Page

Patents

Torrefaction reduction of coke formation on catalysts used in esterification and cracking of biofuels from pyrolysed lignocellulosic feedstocks 
U.S. Patent 9,175,235

Production of higher quality bio-oils by in-line esterification of pyrolysis vapor
U.S. Patent 8,900,416