Mark Sulkes

Mark Sulkes is Professor of Physical Chemistry at Tulane University's School of Science & Engineering. His research focuses on pyrolysis chemistry, molecular beam techniques, and plasma discharge reactions using innovative instrumentation like pulsed laser surface heating systems.

Research Themes:

• Pyrolysis pathways of fatty acids and triglycerides leading to PAH/coke formation
• Development of high-temperature pulsed solenoid valves for molecular beam studies
• Corona discharge chemistry on aromatic compounds
• Luminescence decay measurement methodologies

Instrumentation: Designed cost-effective luminescence decay measurement systems and specialized molecular beam apparatus for capturing early pyrolysis intermediates.