Indrek Külaots

Indrek Külaots is a Distinguished Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering at Brown University, appointed to this role in 2022. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Brown University (2001) and an MS in Thermal Engineering from Tallinn University of Technology (1995). His research focuses on environmental applications of biochar and graphene-based materials, sustainable energy resource utilization, and the reuse of industrial byproducts in energy systems.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Brown University (2001)
• MS in Applied Mathematics, Brown University (2000)
• MS in Thermal Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology (1995)

Research Interests: Dr. Külaots explores low-cost bio-waste carbonization for pollution remediation, porous graphene-family material structures, and sustainable strategies for conventional energy systems. His work bridges materials science and environmental engineering to address ecological challenges through innovative material applications.

Professional Journey: After joining Brown as a Senior Research Engineer post-Ph.D., he transitioned to lecturing roles, advancing to Senior Lecturer in 2017 and Distinguished Senior Lecturer in 2022. No specific grants or student advisement records are publicly detailed in his profile.