Research interests

• Renewable energy engineering: fluidized bed gasification of biomass
• Extrusion technology: single screw extrusion, twin screw extrusion & foaming dynamics
• Bioseparation engineering: solid-solvent extraction, supercritical fluid extraction & liquid chromatographic purification of nutraceuticals from plants
• Food safety engineering: thermal food processing & microbial growth kinetics
• Energy efficiency: heat transfer enhancement & energy conservation
• Computational engineering analysis: numerical analysis of heat and mass transfer, computational fluid dynamics & molecular modeling
• Computer-aided research and education tools: development of scientific software, internet-assisted education systems & computer-based data acquisition system

Ph.D. Agricultural and Food Engineering
National University of Ireland - Dublin

M.Sc.Eng. Chemical Engineering
South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China

B.Eng. Chemical Engineering
Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China

Credited Graduate Courses in Biochemistry and Education
University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Registered Professional Engineer, Nebraska

Appointment:
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