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Dr. Toufiq Reza is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Florida Institute of Technology’s College of Engineering and Science. His research focuses on transforming biomass and waste materials into sustainable fuels, chemicals, and environmental solutions through hydrothermal carbonization (HTC), deep eutectic solvents (DES), and solvothermal processes. He received his Ph.D. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno (2013, 2011) and leads the Biofuels Research Lab with funding from NSF, USDA, EPA, and international foundations.
- Current research projects address harmful algal blooms, PFAS substitutes, lignin valorization, and plastic chemical recycling.
- His work integrates molecular simulations, bench-scale experiments, and technoeconomic assessments.
Dr. Reza’s recent publications emphasize adsorption of toxins (Microcystin-LR, Saxitoxin), hydrochar production from manure, and DES-based separations. Key trends include carbon capture via functionalized hydrochars, waste-to-energy systems, and Martian regolith-hydrochar composites. His 2024-2025 articles focus on flame retardants, PVC dechlorination, and rare earth recovery.
- Scientific Awards: New Holland Young Investigator (2022), FASABE Young Researcher (2022), FIT Research Excellence (2022), and Top 2% Scientist (2021-2022).
Dr. Reza mentors a diverse research group with PhD/MSc students (Nafiz Ahmed, Robert Cheatham, Savannah Grimes, etc.) and collaborates with institutions like Ohio University, University at Buffalo, and Idaho National Laboratory. His lab’s technoeconomic analyses evaluate waste conversion scalability, while machine learning models predict reaction kinetics. Professional service includes editorial roles at Energies and Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, and leadership in AIChE and ASABE.
