Valentin Soloiu

Dr. Valentin Soloiu is the Allen E. Paulson Distinguished Chair of Renewable Energy and Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Southern University, where he supervises the Renewable Energy, Combustion, Aerospace, Automotive, and Intelligent Vehicles Laboratories.

• Expert in advanced combustion technologies for biofuels and synthetic aviation fuels
• Research focus on heat transfer, emissions control, spray dynamics, and intelligent vehicle systems

Research Interests span from first/second generation biofuels to smart engine control strategies and engine tribology. His work employs reactivity-controlled compression ignition (RCCI) and partially premixed combustion for NOx and PM reduction.

Recent publications analyze synthetic kerosene (S8), HEFA fuels, and alternative aviation fuels in combustion chambers. His awards include multiple NSF grants, EPA-P3 Prize, and recognition as Distinguished Associate of ASME Engine Division.

• Editorial roles: 18 journal/conference reviewer positions
• Leadership: Councilor of Council of Undergraduate Research (CUR)

Labs mentor 15+ graduate students and 30+ undergraduates annually in energy research projects that have won 40+ national awards over the past decade.