Victor Vasquez

Victor Vasquez is a Professor and Chair of the Chemical and Materials Engineering Department at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from UNR (1999) and focuses on thermodynamics, atomistic modeling, and process systems engineering for extreme materials. Key projects include

• Metal hexaboride research for neutron detection
• Reverse micellar systems for nanoparticle synthesis
• Lithium and cobalt supply chain analysis via complex networks
• Geothermal energy life cycle analysis
• Thermal pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass

Research keywords include:

• Materials Science
• Thermodynamic Modeling
• Molecular Dynamics
• Machine Learning
• Environmental Engineering
• Supply Chain Optimization

Scientific awards:

• DELTA New Department Leaders Institute (2023)
• Faculty Academic Leadership Program (2019)

He mentors graduate and undergraduate students, particularly from diverse backgrounds, and serves as adviser for UNR's AIChE and SHPE student chapters. Collaborations span UC San Diego, Alfred University, and Latin American institutions. Leadership roles include AIChE NORCAL section director (2010-2017) and ABET symposium participation (2021).