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Michele Sarazen is an Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Princeton University, affiliated with the Carbon Mitigation Initiative and Grand Challenges Program under the High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI). Her research focuses on designing porous materials for energy-efficient chemical processes, including catalytic systems for CO2 capture, water remediation, and sustainable fuel production. She leads the Sarazen Research Group, which emphasizes green chemistry through kinetic and synthetic investigations of heterogeneous catalysts.
Education and Academic Background: While specific academic degrees are not detailed in the text, her faculty position and research trajectory indicate a PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
Research Interests include:
- Porous catalysts for atom- and energy-efficient chemical production
- Mechanisms of plasma/electro/thermocatalysis
- Stable CO2-capture materials
- Water remediation via catalytic separations
Recent Achievements:
- Recipient of the NSF CAREER Award (2024) for work on circular hydrocarbon reactions in zeolite-based catalysts.
- Invited keynote speaker at international conferences (e.g., ZMPC Osaka, ICC Lyon).
- Leadership roles: Chairing sessions at ICC, serving on panels for inclusive research environments (SEAS D&I Office).
- Active in promoting diversity: Co-founder of initiatives like Women in CBE and CBE DECI.
Student Mentorship: Advises students including Rachel (FPO graduate), Sam (ACEE Rising Star), Sonia, Jun, and Carson, with a focus on collaborative, curiosity-driven research.
Labs & Collaborations: Leads a lab emphasizing material synthesis and catalytic testing. Partners with SEAS and external groups on STEM inclusivity and catalysis innovation.
