Fossil fuel optimization experts

Builds laser absorption spectroscopy sensors for O2 in hot, SO2- and particulate-laden combustion gases.

Simulates liquid-fueled combustion and phase change in oil and gas systems with CFD and machine learning.

Studies crude oil emulsions, fluid-fluid interfaces and wettability for enhanced oil recovery.

Formulates polymers and chemical additives for energy uses, including additives that lower methane-oil miscibility pressure.

Builds Bayesian and neural network models to monitor and optimize gas-to-liquid and Fischer-Tropsch plants.

Models combustion reaction kinetics, including newly identified classes of hydrogen atom transfer reactions.

Analyzes oil and gas market shocks, crude price differentials and liabilities from flaring and unplugged wells.

Develops microwave-assisted digestion methods to measure metals, sulfur and chloride in crude oil.

Studies oxy-fuel combustion, gasification and fast pyrolysis of coal, including trace metal emissions.