Thermochemical Conversion of Lignocellulosic Materials Theory, Design, and Applications for the Future

Professor and Chair of Biological Systems Engineering at Washington State University, is a chemical engineer with nearly 30 years' experience in thermochemical conversion of lignocellulosic materials, reactor design, biofuels and sustainable materials. He now focuses on selective carbonization of unconventional oils and supply chains for sustainable aviation fuels.

Farid Chejne-Janna is a Physicist and Mechanical Engineer and Doctor in Engineer, specific area related to Energy System, he is a titular Professor of Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Adjunct Professor of Washington State University in United State, Member of Number of the Academia Colombiana de Ciencias Exactas, Físicas y Naturales. He has several research works related to mathematical modelling at different scales of thermochemical processes (drying, pelletizing, pyrolysis slow and fast, torrefaction, gasification and combustion) and other physical phenomena, several studies related to energy efficiency and with thermal equipment design. His scientific contribution is highlighted by the publication of more than 100 scientific articles in high-impact journals, he has 5 patents, 8 prototypes and around 10 books. His scientific contribution has earned him multiple recognitions in various areas of science and industry, among which stands out the Medal of Merit and Prize for Academic Excellence from the Universidad Nacional of Colombia, Scientific Talent from the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana and Medellín Research Award in Colombia.