DC-MUSE UNIVERSITY-INDUSTRY WEBINAR SERIES

An Industry-driven research center on three convergent research pillars: electrochemical manufacturing, plasma manufacturing, and systems integration of electrified chemical processes with the grid.

About the DC-MUSE University-Industry Webinar Series: This webinar series brings together academic and industry stakeholders each month to discuss cutting-edge research in a particular area related to decarbonizing the chemical industry. Each webinar features a university researcher (providing an overview of their latest work), an industry expert (discussing relevant applications, challenges, and perspectives) and a moderated Q&A session to foster dialogue between attendees and speakers.

PANEL DISCUSSION

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Join us during Climate Week NYC 2024 for a dynamic panel discussion on the future of plastics. Experts will explore cutting-edge research and innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges in plastics manufacturing, recycling and policy.

Moderator: Elizabeth J. Biddinger

Bio: Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering, CCNY

Elizabeth Biddinger’s research focuses on green chemistry and sustainability. She will guide the panel’s discussion on the future of sustainable plastics.

Panelist: Karl Albrecht

Bio: Manager of Catalyst Research, ADM

ADM, a global leader in agricultural processing, is driving innovation in the bioeconomy. Karl brings expertise in processes for the thermochemical conversion of biomass to fuels and chemicals.

Panelist: Nahomi Nishio

Bio: Industrial Development Expert, UNIDO

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO promotes sustainable global development through its Circular Industrial Resource Efficiency Unit. Nahomi Nishio brings an international perspective on plastics policy and global pollution treaties. She collaborates with governments in developing countries to advance circular economy practices across plastic value chains.

Panelist: Jason DesVeaux

Bio: Techno-Economic Analysis Researcher, BOTTLE Consortium, NREL

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is a leading U.S. research institution advancing renewable energy. Jason DesVeaux provides expert insight into the economics of plastics recycling technologies.

What? DC-MUSE University-Industry Webinar Series!

When? Wednesday, September 25th, 2024.

Where? The meeting will be conducted virtually

How? Please RSVP using the link above.

How can I participate in the meeting? Any relevant member(s) of your organization. Feel free to forward the invitation to other members of your company or peer companies that may be interested. Multiple participants from a single organization are welcome to attend.

SEMINAR 3

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In this month's webinar, we will explore the topic of "Systems Perspective on
Role for Hydrogen and Electricity in Industrial Decarbonization" with the following speakers:

Academic Speaker: Dr. Dharik Mallapragada, NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Bio: Assistant Professor in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at NYU, leading the Sustainable Energy Transitions Group, focusing on low-carbon energy systems.
Presentation:“Systems Analysis of Electrolytic Hydrogen Production for Economy-Wide Decarbonization”. There is growing interest among governments and the private sector in scaling up water electrolyzers powered by renewable energy to produce low-carbon hydrogen for economy-wide decarbonization. The success of these efforts will offer valuable insights for scaling other emerging electrochemical technologies relevant for industrial and fuels decarbonization. This presentation will discuss the use of advanced modeling frameworks to evaluate the techno-economic outlook, emissions impacts, and scalability of electrolytic hydrogen production technologies. The analysis will focus on the importance of operational flexibility in accessing low-carbon and low-cost electricity within an increasingly renewables-dominated power system, as well as the energy system impacts of policies aimed at expanding electrolyzer deployment.
Industry Speaker: Dr. Aranya Venkatesh, EPRI
Bio: Senior Technical Leader in EPRI's Energy Systems and Climate Analysis Group, focusing on modeling low-carbon energy systems and infrastructure development.
Presentation: “Analyzing U.S. Industrial Decarbonization Pathways". Explore the role of industrial decarbonization in reaching net-zero carbon targets, using an economy-wide energy systems modeling framework.
Moderator: Yury Dvorkin, Johns Hopkins University - Dr. Dvorkin will moderate the engaging Q&A session following the presentations.

What? DC-MUSE University-Industry Webinar Series!

When? Wednesday, July 31st, 2024.

Where? The meeting will be conducted virtually

How? Please RSVP using the link above.

How can I participate in the meeting? Any relevant member(s) of your organization. Feel free to forward the invitation to other members of your company or peer companies that may be interested. Multiple participants from a single organization are welcome to attend.

SEMINAR 2

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In this month's webinar, we will explore the topic of "Electrified Reactor Technologies for Low-Carbon Chemical Manufacturing" with the following speakers:

Academic Speaker: Dr. Mike Harold, Cullen Engineering Professor, Univ. of Houston
Bio: Catalysis & reaction engineering expert. 185+ publications, 130+ invited talks. Research focus: Multi-functional reactors, reduced emissions. Recipient: AIChE R.H. Wilhelm Award (2023).
Presentation: "Joule Heated Catalytic Wire Reactor for Syngas Production" - Explore the potential of using electricity to heat catalyst-coated wires, significantly enhancing syngas production from methane, making the manufacturing process cleaner and more efficient.
Industry Speaker: Dr. Ram R. Ratnakar, Senior Researcher in R&D, Shell
Bio: Thermodynamics and Process Modeling SME. Editor: Upstream Oil & Gas Tech Journal. 60+ publications on modeling, reactive transport, electrification; 6 patents.
Presentation: "Decarbonizing Hydrogen Supply Chain via Electrifying Endothermic Processes" - Learn about how electrified reactors integrate renewable energy to improve efficiency in chemical processes, focusing on cleaner hydrogen production and storage through ammonia decomposition.
Moderator: Miguel Modestino, New York University - Dr. Modestino will moderate the engaging Q&A session following the presentations.

What? DC-MUSE University-Industry Webinar Series!

When? Wednesday, June 5th, 2024.

Where? The meeting will be conducted virtually

How? Please RSVP using the link above.

How can I participate in the meeting? Any relevant member(s) of your organization. Feel free to forward the invitation to other members of your company or peer companies that may be interested. Multiple participants from a single organization are welcome to attend.

SEMINAR 1

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In this month's webinar, we will explore the topic of "Pulsing Electrochemistry - Unlocking New Frontiers in Reactor Performance" with the following speakers:

Academic Speaker: Miguel Modestino, New York University - Dr. Modestino will present on how pulsed electrosynthesis can enhance electrochemical manufacturing by optimizing kinetic and transport processes at electrode/electrolyte interfaces. His talk will cover the impact of pulsed electrosynthesis on production of adiponitrile (a precursor to nylon 6,6) alongside its applications in CO2 electrocatalytic reduction and electrochemical energy storage/conversion.
Industry Speaker: Timothy Hall, Research Director at Faraday Technology Inc. - Mr. Hall will discuss industrial applications and perspectives related to pulse and pulse reverse electrochemical processing techniques.
Moderator: Daniel Esposito, Columbia University - Dr. Esposito will moderate the Q&A session following the presentations.

What? DC-MUSE University-Industry Webinar Series!

When? Wednesday, March 27th, 2024.

Where? The meeting will be conducted virtually

How? Please RSVP using the link above.

How can I participate in the meeting? Any relevant member(s) of your organization. Feel free to forward the invitation to other members of your company or peer companies that may be interested. Multiple participants from a single organization are welcome to attend.

Please reach out to Simon Mashala (simon.mashala@nyu.edu), DC-MUSE Managing Director, and/or Dr. Frank Vallese (frank.vallese@nyu.edu), NYU Director of Strategic Partnerships.