Advisor: (graduated 1 PhD+1 MS)

Graduated PHD Students:

· Zhong He (2008-2012) Thesis title: Upgrading of Pyrolysis Bio-oils by Hydrodeoxygenation Process

Graduated MS students:

· Guangyu Zhang, 2011 June, Thesis title: Investigation of the potential catalytic activities of several metal organic framework (MOF) materials.

Current PHD Students:

· Zhiyi Wu (Since 2010 fall)

· Sherry-Ann Tim Kee (Since 2012 fall)

Current Undergraduate Students:

· Wendy Hertulien

· Faidy Rusinque

· John Villarraga

· Vincia Jackson

Mentoring RET, REU and other undergraduates (7 undergraduates, 1 high school teacher, 1 high school student)

1. 2008: REU student 2008 summer (through NSF-ERC)

Yuliana Leon

Project: H₂ production from biomass over transition metal oxide nanoparticles supported noble metals

2. Two senior students from McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, NJIT, summer 2010 (Lead by Professor Perna)

Mohammad Alhelo & Rasheed A. Sanni

· Project 1: Conversion of biomass on Pt/transition metal oxide nanoparticles

· Project 2: CO₂ Capture by ethanolamine on solid supports

3. A high school teacher from Research Experience for Teachers (RET) Program, NJIT, summer 2010 (through NSF-ERC)

Stephen Nyarko

· Project: Nanomaterials synthesis and characterization

4. Three undergraduates from McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, NJIT, summer 2012-present (Lead by Professor Perna)

Wendy Hertulien

Project: Converting HMF to gasoline

Faidy Rusinque

Project: Solar water splitting activity over TiO₂ based catalysts

John Villarraga

Project: Solar water splitting activity over non-metal green catalysts

5. 2012 NJIT Provost Summer Research program, high school student

Nauman Ahmad

Project: Nanoparticles in Catalysis for Energy and Environment

6. NJIT EOP program, undergraduate student

Vincia Jackson

Project: Synthesize and characterize graphene sheets as novel catalytic supports

PhD thesis committee member:

· Quyuan Zhou, 2008 summer, Title: Degradation of polylactic acid in the presence of microsize and nanosize fillers

Advisor: Professor Xanthos

· Dhananjay Singh, 2012, Title: Desalinqtion of brine and produced water by membrane distillation at lower as well as higher temperatures and pressures

Advisor: Professor Sirkar

· Itsaso Auzmendi Murua, 2013, Title: Reaction Kinetics and Oxidation of Oxygenated Hydrocarbon radicals and Oxidation of Mercury in the atmosphere and small hydrocarbon combustion processes

Advisor: Professor Bozzelli

· John Tang, 2012 Novel Pervaporation Membrane for Separation of Organic-Organic and Aqueous-Organic Systems
Advisor: Professor Sirkar

MS thesis committee member:

· Zhu Yuan, Title: Catalytic partial oxidation of methane in a packed bed reactor

Advisor: Professor Barat

· Parag Borgaonkar 2009 summer, Title: Growth of single wall carbon nanotubes in biogenic diatoms and its application as a surface enhanced Raman sensor substrate

Advisor: Professor Iqbal

· Ratan Shah 2009 summer, Title: Scaled up synthesis of single wall carbon nanotubes using a fluidized bed reactor

Advisor: Professor Iqbal

· Yuyang Feng, 2010 summer, Title: Mass and energy balance of nitration process

Advisor: Professor Xanthos

Advising Graduate Independent Study

· Demitrios Stamatis, 2008 spring

Title: Characterization of energetic materials using the synchrotron x-ray techniques

Advisor: Professor Dreyzin

Advising Honor Undergraduate Students

· David Thompson, 2009 Fall

Project: Solar Energy: A Bright Step into the Future

· Cislo, Jennifer M. and Mike Scudiero 2012 Fall

Project: Correlate thermodynamics knowledge with alternative energy

SERVICE ACTIVITIES (be specific, provide dates. If the candidate has developed new programs or has played a significant role in developing one, provide data.)

A. University

1. Xianqin Wang, Participated in the career day at Benedictine Academy high school and delivered a seminar “Do We Have Enough Energy Supplies in USA and in the World?”, March 10^th, 2010

2. Zhong He, Xianqin Wang, “Fundamental understanding of the role of K on the activity of Pt/CeO₂ catalyst for hydrogen production from bio-alcohols”, Dana Knox show case, April 6^th 2011, NJIT

3. Zhong He, Xianqin Wang, “Fundamental understanding of the role of K on the activity of Pt/CeO₂ catalyst for hydrogen production from bio-alcohols”,April 20th Innovation & Collaboration Research Showcase, April 20^th 2011, NJIT

B. Department

1. Organized graduate seminar, 2008
2. Undergraduate curriculum committee, since 2008-
3. ChE230 ABET materials preparation 2010-2011
4. Department research committee, 2011-
5. NCE research committee, 2012-
6. Ph.D qualifying exam thermodynamics problem making and grading, 2009 summer
7. Attended the career day in Benedictine Academy high school and offer a seminar “Do We Have Enough Energy Supplies in USA and in the World?”, March 10^th, 2010

C. Peer reviewing activity (list papers, proposals, books, etc.)

Reviewer for journals: Journal of catalysis, Topics in Catalysis, Applied Catalysis B, Chemical Engineering Journal, Catalysis Today, I&EC journal, Topics in Catalysis etc.

D. Editorial Activity

Guest-Editor, special edition for International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2010-2012

E. Community/Government

Government:

1. DOE-BES proposal reviewer, 2008

2. NSF Proposal review panelist, Jan 14^th, 2008.

3. NSF proposal review panelist, Feb. 11^th, 2010

4. NSF Proposal review panelist, Feb. 7^th, 2011

5. DOE graduate fellowship proposals review panel, Feb. 2012

Community service:

1. Program Committee Member in Petroleum Division of ACS, since 2010-2011.

2. Symposium organizer and Session co-chair of “Hydrogen production and utilization” ACS National Meeting 2010, Boston, USA

3. Symposium organizer and Session co-chair of “Hydrogen production and Application” ACS Spring National Meeting 2012, San Diego, CA, USA

4. Symposium organizer and Session co-chair of “Hydrogen Storage and Utilization” ACS National Meeting 2012, Philadelphia, PA, USA

F. Professional Societies

Membership of American Chemical Society (ACS),

American Institute of Chemical Engineer (AICHE)

North American Catalysis Society (NACS)

G: Professional development activities

1. NSF Professional Grant Development Workshop (with certificate), Rutgers University,

2007

2. 2011 NSF CAREER Proposal Writing Workshop, April 4 and 5, 2011, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096

3. NSF career development workshop, New Jersey Institute of Technology, September 25, 2011

4. ASEE Chemical Engineering Summer School, University of Maine, July 20-27, 2012