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Fernando Resende is the Chair and Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Tyler, leading the Jasper Department of Chemical Engineering. He holds a PhD and MS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan, an MS in Mechanical Engineering from the State University of Campinas (Brazil), and a BS in Chemical Engineering from the State University of Michigan (Brazil). His research focuses on thermochemical processes for converting lignocellulosic biomass and macroalgae into drop-in fuels and high-value chemicals, with particular expertise in catalytic fast pyrolysis, hydropyrolysis, hydrothermal liquefaction, and supercritical fluid reactions. Key projects include kelp-based biofuel production, ethylene oligomerization catalyst development, and biofuel conversion from beetle-killed trees.
Resende has received notable awards such as the O-1 Visa for Alien of Extraordinary Ability and the Walter J. Weber Jr. Student Award. His courses include Chemical Engineering Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Chemical Design Plant projects. His lab emphasizes sustainable energy solutions through advanced catalytic systems and reactor design, with recent work exploring novel Ni-Siral catalysts and supercritical fluid processes.
- Research Themes: Biofuel Production, Catalytic Engineering, Thermochemical Conversion
- Key Projects:
- Hydrothermal liquefaction of kelp into hydrocarbons
- Ethylene oligomerization over Ni-based catalysts
- Fast hydropyrolysis of beetle-killed trees
- Facilities: Access to advanced pyrolysis reactors and catalytic characterization tools.
Publications highlight his contributions to biomass conversion kinetics, catalyst optimization, and sustainable energy systems, with recent work emphasizing scalability and economic feasibility of biofuel processes.
