Emma Brace

Emma Brace is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at Boston College. Her research focuses on advancing biofuels and bioproducts through process engineering strategies, techno-economic analysis (TEA), and life cycle assessment (LCA). She emphasizes sustainable resource utilization and ethical engineering practices in education.

Education:

• B.S. in Biological Systems Engineering (Kansas State University, minor in Chemistry)
• M.S. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering (Purdue University)
• Ph.D. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering (Purdue University)

Research Interests:

• Development of bioseparations for clean energy applications
• Economic and environmental feasibility analysis of biorefineries
• Innovative teaching methods in bioresource engineering
• Bio-solvent systems for gas purification

Key Contributions: Her work includes pioneering soybean oil-based solutions for hydrogen sulfide removal from natural gas, and developing curricula that integrate bioresource engineering with sustainability principles. Recent publications highlight advancements in biofuel production pathways and prebiotic fractionation techniques.

Professional Background: Previously held a postdoctoral position at the DOE Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (UIUC), focusing on biorefinery TEA and LCA methodologies.