Chemical Engineering

Name: Nora Khalil Title: Advancing Automated Mechanism Generation for Fluorinated Systems: Improved Fluorocarbon Combustion Prediction and Novel Capabilities for PFAS Degradation Chemistry in RMG Date: 10/14/2026 Time: 10:00:00 AM Committee Members: Prof. Richard West (Advisor) Prof. Qing Zhao Prof. William H. Green Prof. Phil Westmoreland Location: Richards 229 Abstract: The transition to environmentally friendly refrigerants […]

Name: Benjamin Leifer Title: Electrolyte Design, Interfacial Stability, and Cell Scale-up for Low-Temperature Lithium-Ion Batteries Date: 10/16/2026 Time: 12:00:00 PM Committee Members: Prof. Joshua Gallaway (Advisor) Prof. Qing Zhao Dr. Yunume Fitchrova Prof. Juner Zhu Location: Ryder 233 Abstract: Lithium-ion batteries supply energy for transportation and equipment that must operate across a wide range of […]