Bamin Khomami is the Granger and Beaman Distinguished University Professor and Department Head of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, within the Tickle College of Engineering. He holds a joint professorship in Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering. His educational background includes a BS, MS, and PhD in Chemical Engineering from Ohio State University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on polymer rheology, viscoelastic turbulence, nanomaterial synthesis, and energy storage systems. Key areas include exploring flow-induced phenomena in polymeric fluids, developing advanced electrocatalysts for fuel cells, and creating 3D-printed energy storage devices. His work bridges computational modeling (e.g., molecular dynamics simulations) with experimental synthesis. Recent studies highlight discoveries in polymer-induced turbulence dynamics, drag reduction asymptotes, and the design of laser-synthesized nanocomposites for electrochemical applications. His team also investigates biological systems, such as microbial upcycling of plastics and photosystem I-based biohybrid devices. Key Awards: Granger and Beaman Distinguished University Professor Labs/Groups: Khomami Research Group (website linked) Collaborations: Focus on interdisciplinary projects involving chemical engineering, materials science, and biotechnology His publications emphasize both fundamental fluid mechanics and applied nanotechnology, with a focus on translating computational insights into practical engineering solutions.










