Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering
The Xiao Group
–Reaction Engineering and Catalysis Science Laboratory (RECSL)
Catalysis science is the central component and primary driver for sustainable chemical and energy production in the future. The ongoing transition from fossil-based energy resources to alternative energy sources such as shale gas and biomass urgently requires the development of next-generation catalysts and catalytic processes. To move forward, it is imperative to bridge the relatively wide gap between fundamental research of catalysis science and the ability to transfer knowledge to practical innovation, which is essentially based on the discipline of chemical reaction engineering. The Xiao Group addresses these forefront challenges by integrally conducting catalyst design, controlled synthesis, in situ/operando characterization, kinetic measurements, reactor modeling for methane activation, and biomass to valuable chemicals and alternative fuels. The projects typically involve combined experimental and modeling investigations.
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About Yang Xiao
The Xiao Group
–Reaction Engineering and Catalysis Science Laboratory (RECSL)
Catalysis science is the central component and primary driver for sustainable chemical and energy production in the future. The ongoing transition from fossil-based energy resources to alternative energy sources such as shale gas and biomass urgently requires the development of next-generation catalysts and catalytic processes. To move forward, it is imperative to bridge the relatively wide gap between fundamental research of catalysis science and the ability to transfer knowledge to practical innovation, which is essentially based on the discipline of chemical reaction engineering. The Xiao Group addresses these forefront challenges by integrally conducting catalyst design, controlled synthesis, in situ/operando characterization, kinetic measurements, reactor modeling for methane activation, and biomass to valuable chemicals and alternative fuels. The projects typically involve combined experimental and modeling investigations.
| Present | Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, Louisiana Tech University ‐ Institute for Micromanufacturing | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Professional Service and Affiliations
| 2022 - Present | Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, Institute for Micromanufacturing | 2019 - 2022 | Senior Research Engineer (PI), Purdue University | 2018 - 2019 | Research Scientist, Purdue University | 2015 - 2018 | Post Doctoral Research Associate, Purdue University |
| 2010 - 2015 | PhD, Southeast University, China ‐ School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | |
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| 2006 - 2010 | BS, Southeast University, China ‐ School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | |
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Contact Information
Dr. Yang Xiao, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering;
Louisiana Tech University.
505 Tech Drive,
Ruston, LA 71272.
Email: yxiao@latech.edu; Office: IFMM 217; Tel: 318-257-5109.
Website: https://www2.latech.edu/~yxiao/
