Yaw Yeboah

Yaw Yeboah, Ph.D., is a Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the Florida A&M University-Florida State University (FAMU-FSU) College of Engineering. He has held leadership roles such as Dean of the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering (2012–2015), Head of the Energy and Mineral Engineering Department at Penn State (2004–2012), and Technical Director of the Research Center for Science and Technology at Clark Atlanta University. His research focuses on electrocatalysis, combustion, oilfield scale formation, biomass conversion, and energy systems. He holds multiple patents and has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Wilson Award for Outstanding Service and the Black Achiever in Chemical Engineering Award.

Yeboah's educational background includes a Sc.D., S.M., and dual S.B. degrees in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, and Management from MIT (1975–1979). His work integrates experimental, computational, and analytical methods to address challenges in sustainable energy, environmental engineering, and materials science. He has authored over 120 peer-reviewed publications and served on review panels for the NSF, Ford Foundation, and other organizations.

Key research contributions include advancements in lithium-ion battery materials (e.g., C-felt anodes), catalytic biomass conversion processes, and non-thermal plasma technologies for NOx removal. His interdisciplinary approach bridges fundamental science and applied engineering solutions, with applications in renewable energy, pollution control, and resource optimization.