معرفی
Nathan Mosier is the Department Head of Agricultural & Biological Engineering at Purdue University and holds the Indiana Soybean Board Professorship in Soybean Utilization. He leads the Laboratory of Renewable Resources Engineering and is affiliated with the Engineering Leadership Team and Promotions Committee. His research focuses on sustainable biofuel production, lignocellulosic biomass conversion, and biorefinery design. Key contributions include developing ozone-cracking methods for lipid-based biokerosene, optimizing enzymatic hydrolysis of corn stover, and advancing high-solids biomass liquefaction processes. He also explores lignin valorization and bio-based lubricant synthesis.
Research interests span biochemical engineering, catalytic conversion of biomass, and industrial biotechnology. Recent work emphasizes scaling biorefinery operations and improving enzyme-assisted biomass deconstruction. His lab integrates process modeling, techno-economic analysis, and life cycle assessment to guide sustainable bioprocess development.
Publications highlight advancements in biofuel synthesis, including ozonolysis of oils, lignocellulosic feedstock pretreatment, and catalytic conversion of agricultural residues. Collaborations bridge fundamental chemistry and applied engineering to address energy and environmental challenges.
