Dr. Sandeep Kumar, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
earned his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University. His PhD thesis
was “Hydrothermal Treatment for Biofuels: Lignocellulosic Biomass to Bioethanol,
Biocrude, and Biochar”. He has developed biomass conversion processes using
hydrothermal technology (sub- and supercritical water) for NSF funded projects
and has direct experience in industry R&D and follow-on project implementation.
Dr. Kumar’s research focuses on thermochemical / hydrothermal reactions
processes for the conversion of biomass/algae to different biofuels such as
biocrude/bio-oil, biochar, syngas, and hydrogen which is directly aimed at
supporting the commercial production of biofuels from 2nd and 3rd
generation biomass feedstock. Expertise in high temperature and high pressure
hydrothermal reactions of biomass.
Dr. Kumar is certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) and have more than
twelve years of industry experience in industry and R&D (biofuels, carbon black,
and nuclear fuels) with responsibilities in new process development, process
engineering and project management.
Role:
Dr. Kumar will be responsible for developing processes for the 100% utilization
of microalgae for biofuels. His role will include investigating the feasibility
of supercritical water extraction, liquefaction, and gasification processes.
Website:
http://eng.odu.edu/cee/directory/kumar.shtml
Contact:
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
137C Kaufman Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529-0241
Old Dominion University
(757) 683 3898 (Work)
(757) 683 5354 (Fax)