Join us for “Clearing the air: developing a chemical toolbox for energy transition and decarbonization” a keynote presentation by Dr. Noppadon Sathitsuksanoh, College of Engineering–Chemical & Biomedical Engineering, MizzouForward faculty candidate.  Dr. Sathitsuksanoh will present on his research for approximately 40-minutes with a 20-minute question and answer session to follow.

Dr. Sathitsuksanoh received his Ph.D. from Virginia Tech in 2011. Thereafter, he joined the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory as a postdoctoral fellow. Currently, he is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Louisville.

Dr. Sathitsuksanoh’s research focuses on developing a chemical toolbox for clean energies and sustainable materials from plant biomass, waste plastics, and carbon dioxide. In this presentation, he will discuss the design of chemical systems for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), fast-charging electrolytes for rechargeable batteries, and plastic upcycling. Then, he will highlight how these systems promote the energy transition and decarbonize the chemical industry.

He received a prestigious Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for his pioneering work in chemical plastic upcycling. He has been honored with the University of Louisville Trailblazer Award for his contribution to developing next-generation electrolytes for rechargeable batteries. In addition to research, he is recognized for his commitment to integrating sustainability principles into undergraduate education. His innovative teaching pedagogies, aimed at fostering interdisciplinary thinking and practical skill development, have garnered recognition from NSF for their effectiveness in training the next generation of scientists and engineers in the clean energy sector. He serves as an early career editorial board member for the Molecular Catalysis journal and holds the position of Membership Chair for the Cellulose and Renewable Materials (CELL) division of the American Chemical Society. Through these roles, he actively promotes diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion initiatives on an international scale, while engaging student members in impactful research and professional development opportunities.

Dr. Sathitsuksanoh’s research aims to decarbonize our society and transition toward clean energy sources through his innovations in catalytic systems. His research impact will be fundamental knowledge for developing catalytic systems to transform renewable biomass and waste plastics into advanced fuels and sustainable materials. Moreover, his research program will provide a skilled workforce in the clean energy sector.

You can access Dr. Sathitsuksanoh’s CV via OneDrive here:

 2 Tik_Plain_CV_MU_V8.pdf (University log in required to access)

After the keynote, please provide candidate feedback with our brief survey.