Shuguang Deng
Professor, School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy
Shuguang Deng is a professor in the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy. He joined the chemical engineering faculty at Arizona State University in August 2015. He has had a wide experience both as an research and development engineer and in academia. Prior to joining ASU, Deng was the Distinguished Bob Davis Professor at New Mexico State University (NMSU).
Professor Deng's research interests include adsorbents, catalysts and membranes for sustainable energy and clean water applications. He received his doctorate from University of Cincinnati in 1996, and worked as a lead research engineer in The BOC Group in New Jersey before joining NMSU in 2003. He became an associate professor in 2006 and professor in 2009. Deng was a research and development manager in Nanjing Refinery, SINOPEC, China before coming to America in 1992 to pursue his doctorate in chemical engineering.
Spring 2025
Zijian "Wade" Wei
Chemical engineering
Zeolite Membrane Simulation for Ultra-Deep Dehydration of Organic Solvents in Semiconductor Industries
Optimizing zeolite membranes for organic solvent dehydration, reducing energy consumption and improving industrial solvent purity.
Program: FURI
Maddox David Turner
Materials science and engineering
Computational Analysis of Nanoporous Gas Adsorption for Mobile Carbon Capture
Using simulations to identify better nanoporous materials for more efficient CO2 capture in car exhaust, advancing Mobile Carbon Capture.
Program: FURI
Garret Lee Chastain
Chemical engineering
Corrosion Inhibition of Mild Steel Using Ethoxylated Free Fatty Acid
Investigation of ethoxylated fatty acids as surfactants could unlock new green-derived corrosion inhibitors for gas pipelines.
Program: FURI
Lyudmil Valkov
Chemical engineering
Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Plastic Waste with Solvent Co-Processing for Bio-Oil Production and Upgrading to Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Turning plastic waste into jet fuel using HTL and distillation — reducing pollution and creating sustainable aviation fuel.
Program: FURI
Fall 2024
Jay Edward Schroeder
Chemical engineering
Tetrafluoromethane Adsorption on FAU Framework Zeolites – a Molecular Dynamics and Grand Monte Carlo Study
Making the removal of tetrafluoromethane easier will help to make the manufacturing of silicon more sustainable and less expensive.
Program: FURI
Emma Elise Estrada
Chemical engineering
Functionalization of Citrus Pectin as a Green Corrosion Inhibitor for Gas Pipelines
Citrus pectin is an eco-friendly corrosion inhibitor that reduces metal corrosion costs while providing a non-toxic prevention method.
Program: FURI
Lyudmil Valkov
Chemical engineering
Pyrolysis of Waste Plastics Mixed with ZSM-5 Catalyst
Converting waste plastics into energy is the best way to prevent plastic degradation in landfills and protect the environment from pollution.
Program: FURI
Fall 2023
Eric J. Petronella
Chemical engineering
Synthesis of Algae-Derived MgO/Zn-Modified Activated Carbon for Nitrate and Phosphate Removal
Synthesizing sorbents from algae to perform water treatment as well as recover nitrate and phosphate will increase available drinking water.
Program: MORE
Spring 2023
Abel Zambrano Ortega
Chemical engineering
Investigating HTL Decomposition of Microplastics in Soil
Using sewage sludge as a source to create fuels could provide a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
Program: FURI
Princess Angeli Garcia Dancel
Chemical engineering
Metal-Organic Frameworks for Hydrogen Storage in Fuel Cell Cars
Evaluating hydrogen storage in metal-organic frameworks for fuel-cell cars could benefit the future of the automotive industry’s sustainability development.
Program: FURI
Jared Ray Bridges
Chemical engineering
Synthesis and Characterization of Metal Substituted Zeolites
Metal-substituted zeolites absorb oxygen at low temperatures and pressures and allow sustainable life support systems for Mars habitation.
Program: FURI
Paul John Rulla
Chemical engineering
Synthesis of Fuel Precursors Using Disposable Face Masks
Converting single-use plastic waste into fuel precursors can provide a sustainable solution to pollution while creating a valuable product.
Program: FURI
Kelly Nguyen
Chemical engineering
Hydrothermal Liquefaction (HTL) of Compost, Analyzing the Effect with Microplastic and Pesticide
Studying the effects of microplastics in combination with pesticides will advance our understanding of soil contamination from microplastics.
Program: FURI
Spring 2022
Jingzhi Xue
Chemical engineering
Selective Adsorption of CO2 in Mg-MOF-74 Under Humid Conditions
Evaluating an efficient adsorbent for direct air capture of CO2 can reduce carbon emissions.
Program: FURI
Summer 2021
Eric J. Petronella
Chemical engineering
Effectiveness of Algal-Derived MgO-Biochar Nanocomposites for Nitrate and Phosphate Removal from Water
To protect our future access to fresh water, it is essential to develop methods to remove pollutants from water in a cost-effective manner.
Program: FURI
Sara Rose Curry
Civil, environmental and sustainable engineering
Synthesis of Porous Carbons Using Disposed Facemasks for the Recovery of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Nutrients from Wastewater
Converting face masks into porous carbon mitigates their environmental impact and is a cost-effective method to remove water pollutants.
Program: FURI
Spring 2021
Alexa Sanchez
Chemical engineering
Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Polyethylene
Designing a process to break down plastic will help it be upcycled into useful products.
Program: FURI
Xavier Berlage Bonelli
Chemical engineering
Adsorptive CO2 Capture from Ambient Air by Zeolites
Studying the effectiveness of nanozeolites for the removal of CO2 from ambient air at varying relative humidities can provide a solution to reduce pollution in commercial and residential spaces.
Program: FURI
Trevor Lee Ciha
Chemical engineering
Evaluation of Algae-Derived Carbon Adsorbents for Direct CO2 Capture from Ambient Air
Studying the adsorption performance of algae-derived carbon adsorbents will provide another way to reduce carbon emissions.
Program: FURI
Fall 2020
Alexa Sanchez
Chemical engineering
Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Plastic Waste
Breaking down waste plastic into chemical components that can be recycled will help create a circular lifestyle for plastic materials.
Program: FURI
Trevor Lee Ciha
Chemical engineering
Evaluation of Algae-Derived Carbon Adsorbents for Direct CO2 Capture from Ambient Air
Studying the adsorption performance of algae-derived carbon adsorbents will provide another way to reduce carbon emissions.
Program: FURI
Xavier Berlage Bonelli
Chemical engineering
Adsorptive CO2 Capture from Ambient Air by Zeolites
Analyzing breakthrough behavior of zeolite pellets will determine the ideal relative humidly to perform carbon capture
Program: FURI
Spring 2019
Sean Thomas Keane
Chemical engineering
Adsorption of Copper from Waste Water Using Algae Derived Activated Carbon
Using algae-derived activated carbon to remove copper from wastewater can lead to a more sustainable, low-cost method of treatment.
Program: FURI
Maymary Laideson
Chemical engineering
Biofuel Production from Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Algae and Salicornia
Producing biofuel from algae and salicornia will produce an environmentally friendly fuel that will help reduce overall carbon emissions.
Program: FURI
Kato Muhammed Luboowa
Chemical engineering
Hydrothermal Liquefaction (HTL) of Salicornia to Determine its Potential for Biofuel Production
Studying hydrothermal liquefaction on salicornia plant material will determine its potential as a method for producing biofuels.
Program: FURI