Devinder Mahajan

Devinder Mahajan is a tenured Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at Stony Brook University. He also serves as Graduate Program Director (CME) and Director of the Institute of Gas Innovation and Technology (I-GIT) at the Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC). His career spans over four decades, including leadership roles at Brookhaven National Laboratory and international appointments in Italy, Japan, and China.

• Education: Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry (1979, University of British Columbia), M.Sc. (1976, University of British Columbia), B.Sc. (1972, Panjab University)

Dr. Mahajan’s research focuses on low-carbon energy technologies, including CO₂ mitigation, methane hydrate utilization, biomass-to-fuels catalysis, ultra-deep hydrodesulfurization (HDS), extremophiles-mediated hydrogen production for fuel cells, and geothermal energy-minerals extraction. His work bridges chemical engineering, materials science, and environmental policy.

His scientific publications (over 318) emphasize clean energy solutions, with recent articles exploring hydrogen storage in graphene materials, pipeline infrastructure for hydrogen blending, CO₂ clathrate hydrates, and photovoltaic/membrane distillation systems. These studies reflect his commitment to decarbonization and sustainable resource utilization.

Notable scientific awards include:

• Marie Curie Senior Researcher (2013-17)
• Jefferson Science Fellow (2011-12)
• Outstanding Mentor Award (2009, 2007, U.S. Department of Energy)
• Crown and Eagle Medal of Honor (2006, RANS)
• Promising Inventor’s Award (2005, SUNY)

Dr. Mahajan actively contributes to professional leadership, serving on editorial boards for the Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy and The Open Petroleum Journal. He has organized international workshops on biofuels, methane hydrates, and low-carbon societies, and advised U.S. and Chinese governments on energy policy.