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Foster Agblevor is a Professor in the Department of Biological Engineering at Utah State University, affiliated with the College of Engineering. His research focuses on bioenergy, biomass conversion, and catalytic pyrolysis. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto (1988) and has extensive experience in environmental and chemical engineering.
Education:
- PhD in Chemical Engineering (Applied Chemistry), University of Toronto, 1988
- MA in Chemical Engineering (Applied Chemistry), University of Toronto, 1984
- BS in Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology, 1979
Research Interests: Biofuels production, catalytic pyrolysis of biomass, waste-to-energy technologies, and renewable resource utilization. His work emphasizes converting agricultural and industrial wastes into valuable biofuels and chemicals.
Recent publications explore topics like catalytic pyrolysis of tires, bio-oil upgrading, and biomethanation optimization. His work highlights advancements in sustainable energy and waste valorization.
- 2023: USA Fulbright Distinguished Scholar
- 2021: World’s Top2 Scientists (Stanford University)
- 2015: Biological Engineering Researcher of the Year
Teaching includes courses like Biological Engineering Design and Fluid Mechanics in Biological Engineering. He has mentored over 15 graduate students in biological engineering.
Labs & Teams: Active in Utah State University’s biological engineering research groups, focusing on biomass conversion and catalytic processes.
