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  FRIMPONG, Reynolds
Post Doctoral Scholar
Power Generation & Utility Fuels
Center for Applied Energy Research
University of Kentucky
2540 Research Park Dr.
Lexington, KY 40511-8479
Phone (859)257-0387
FAX (859)257-0302
frimpong@caer.uky.edu

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  Education
  • PhD, Chemical Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 2009
  • M.Eng., Chemical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 2002
  • B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Ghana 1999

    Professional Affiliations

  • American institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
  • American Chemical Society (ACS)
  • National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

    Awards and Service

    Expertise and Research Interests

  • Research
      HAN, Chunli
    Engineer Associate II
    Power Generation & Utility Fuels
    Center for Applied Energy Research
    University of Kentucky
    2540 Research Park Dr.
    Lexington, KY 40511-8479
    Phone (859)257-0343
    FAX (859)257-0302
    han@caer.uky.edu

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    Literature Citations

      Education
  • Ph.D., Thermoenergy Engineering, Southeast University, China, 2002
  • M.S., Thermoenergy Engineering, Southeast University, China, 1999
  • B.S., Thermal Engineering of Power Station, Shandong University of Technology, China, 1996

    Professional Affiliations

    Awards and Service

    Expertise and Research Interests

  • Research
      HUANG, Quanzhen
    Scientist I
    Power Generation & Utility Fuels
    Center for Applied Energy Research
    University of Kentucky
    2540 Research Park Dr.
    Lexington, KY 40511-8479
    Phone (859)257-0344
    FAX (859)257-0302
    quanzhen.huang@uky.edu

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      Education
  • M.S. Chemistry, Univ. of Kentucky 2007
  • M.S. Chemistry, Wuhan Univ., Hebei, China 2004
  • B.S. Chemistry, Beijing Univ. of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China 2000

    Professional Affiliations

    Awards and Service

    Expertise and Research Interests

  • Research
      JOHNSON, Don
    Engineer I
    Power Generation & Utility Fuels
    Center for Applied Energy Research
    University of Kentucky
    2540 Research Park Dr.
    Lexington, KY 40511-8479
    Phone (859)257-0262
    FAX (859)257-0302
    d.johnson@caer.uky.edu

    Vita Unavailable

      Education
  • B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Kentucky, 2009

    Professional Affiliations

    Awards and Service

    Expertise and Research Interests

  • Research
      LI, Xiansen
    Post Doctoral Scholar
    Power Generation & Utility Fuels
    Center for Applied Energy Research
    University of Kentucky
    2540 Research Park Dr.
    Lexington, KY 40511-8479
    Phone (859)257-0271
    FAX (859)257-0302
    xiansen@caer.uky.edu

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      Education
  • Ph.D. Functionalized Materials, Yamaguchi University, Japan 2005
  • M.Sc. Physical Chemistry, Nankai University, China 2001
  • B.En. Chemical Engineering, Henana University, China 1998

    Professional Affiliations

    Awards and Service

  • NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization) Research Fellowship, Yamaguchi University, Japan 2006-2007
  • VBL (Venture Business Laboratory) Research Fellowship, Yamaguchi University, Japan 2005-2006
  • 50th Anniversary Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Studies, Yamaguchi University, Japan 2003-2004
  • Second Class Scholarship, Nankai University, China 2000
  • First Class Scholarship, Nankai University, China. 1999
  • Third Class Scholarship, Henan University, China 1995
  • Excellent Student, Henan University, China 1995

    Expertise and Research Interests

  • Research
      LIU, Kunlei
    Associate Director
    Power Generation & Utility Fuels
    Center for Applied Energy Research
    University of Kentucky
    2540 Research Park Dr.
    Lexington, KY 40511-8479
    Phone (859)257-0293/249
    FAX (859)257-0302
    liu@caer.uky.edu

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    Literature Citations

      Education
  • Ph.D., Thermoenergy Engineering, Thermoenergy Engineering Research Institute, Southeast University, Nanjing, PRC, 1993.
  • M.S., Thermoenergy Engineering, Thermoenergy Engineering Research Institute, Southeast University, 1991.
  • B.S., Power Engineering, Department of Power Engineering, Southeast University, 1988.

    Professional Affiliations

  • Society of Manufacturing Engineers
  • The American Society of Mechanical Engineers

    Awards and Service

    Expertise and Research Interests

  • Research
      LU, Zhe
    Scientist II
    Power Generation & Utility Fuels
    Center for Applied Energy Research
    University of Kentucky
    2540 Research Park Dr.
    Lexington, KY 40511-8479
    Phone (859)257-0324
    FAX (859)257-0302
    zhe@caer.uky.edu

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      Education
  • Ph.D., Energy and Geo-Environmental Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 2006
  • MS, Fuel Science, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 2003
  • MS, Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Univ. of Science and Technology, Nanjing, P.R. China, 1999

    Professional Affiliations

  • American Chemical Society

    Awards and Service

  • Best Master’s Thesis Award
  • Student Travel Grant for first Green Chemistry Symposium in 2003

    Expertise and Research Interests

  • Research
      McLEAN, Darryl
    Engineer Tech Associate
    Power Generation & Utility Fuels
    Center for Applied Energy Research
    University of Kentucky
    2540 Research Park Dr.
    Lexington, KY 40511-8479
    Phone (859)257-0328
    FAX (859)257-0302
    mclean@caer.uky.edu

    Vita Unavailable

      Education

    Professional Affiliations

    Awards and Service

    Expertise and Research Interests

    Research
      NEATHERY, Jim
    Engineer Associate - Program Manager
    Power Generation &Utility Fuels
    Center for Applied Energy Research
    University of Kentucky
    2540 Research Park Dr.
    Lexington, KY 40511-8479
    Phone (859)257-0259
    FAX (859)257-0302
    neathery@caer.uky.edu

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    Literature Citations

      Education
  • Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of Kentucky, 1993
  • B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Kentucky, 1982

    Professional Affiliations

  • American Chemical Society
  • Tri-State Catalysis Club

    Awards and Service

    Expertise and Research Interests

  • Research
      PAREKH, B.K.
    Scientist IV/Engineer
    Power Generation & Utility Fuels
    Center for Applied Energy Research
    University of Kentucky
    2540 Research Park Dr.
    Lexington, KY 40511-8479
    Phone (859)257-0239
    FAX (859)257-0302
    parekh@caer.uky.edu

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    Literature Citations

      Education
  • Ph.D., Mineral Processing, Pennsylvania State University, 1979
  • M.S., Mineral Processing, Pennsylvania State University, 1972
  • M.S., Physical Chemistry, Vikram University, Ujjain, India,1966
  • B.S., Rajasthan University, 1963

    Professional Affiliations

  • Adjunct Full Professor in Department of Mining Engineering
  • American Filtration Society
  • Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration Inc. (SME)
  • Coal Preparation Society of America

    Awards and Service

  • 2005 Ivan B.Rahn Education Award, Society of Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME)
  • 2004 American Filtration and Separations Society "Frank Tiller Technical Award"
  • 2004 American Institute of Mining Engineers (AIME) "Richards Award" .
  • Chairman, Council of Education and Accreditation, Mineral Processing Fundamentals Committee and Education Planning Committee
  • Advisory Board member, Coal Preparation Conference
  • Associate Editor, Minerals and Metallurgical Processing
  • Editorial Board member, International Journal of Mineral Processing and Journal of Fuel Science & Technology
  • Editor-in-Chief, Coal Preparation journal
  • Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration Inc. (SME) distinguished member award
  • Senior Scientist Award, American Filtration Society
  • Executive board member, SME Energy & Coal Division

    Expertise and Research Interests

  • Research
      PASLEY, Gwendella
    Administrative Support Associate I
    Power Generation & Utility Fuels
    Phone (859)257-0363
    FAX (859)257-0302
    pasley@caer.uky.edu

    Vita Unavailable

      Education

    Professional Affiliations

    Awards and Service

    Expertise and Research Interests

    Research
      PATIL, Dattatraya
    Engineer Associate III
    Power Generation & Utility Fuels
    Center for Applied Energy Research
    University of Kentucky
    2540 Research Park Dr.
    Lexington, KY 40511-8479
    Phone (859)257-0229
    FAX (859)257-0360
    patil@caer.uky.edu

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      Education
  • Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia , 1991
  • M.Sc. (Eng.), Metallurgical Engineering , Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India , 1986

    Professional Affiliations

  • Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. USA
  • Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers
  • The Mining, Geological & Metallurgical Institute of India

    Awards and Service

  • 2009 SME Robert Stefanko Best Paper Award

    Expertise and Research Interests

  • Research
      PERRONE, Roger
    Scientist I
    Power Generation & Utility Fuels
    Center for Applied Energy Research
    University of Kentucky
    2540 Research Park Dr.
    Lexington, KY 40511-8479
    Phone (859)257-0227
    FAX (859)257-0360
    perrone@caer.uky.edu

    Vita Unavailable

    Literature Citations

      Education

    Professional Affiliations

    Awards and Service

    Expertise and Research Interests

    Research
      REMIAS, Joe
    Scientist III
    Power Generation & Utility Fuels
    Center for Applied Energy Research
    University of Kentucky
    2540 Research Park Dr.
    Lexington, KY 40511-8479
    Phone (859)257-0340
    FAX (859)257-0302
    remias@caer.uky.edu

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      Education
  • Ph.D., Chemistry, The Pennsylvania State University State College, PA
  • B. S., Chemistry, Marshall University Huntington, WV

    Professional Affiliations

  • American Chemical Society

    Awards and Service

  • Lyondell Technical Achievement Award (Onboarding) 2008
  • Lyondell Technical Achievement Award (Catalyst Scale Up) 2006
  • EPA/ STAR Fellowship recipient for environmental research 2001-2003
  • Catalysis Club of Philadelphia, Student Poster Contest Award 2003
  • International Precious Metals Institute Annual Student Award Recipient 2002
  • Undergraduate Chemist of the Year, Marshall University 1998
  • Hypercube Scholar, Marshall University 1998
  • Kanawha Valley Technicians Affiliate Scholarship 1998
  • John Marshall Scholar, Marshall University 1994-1998
  • Erma Byrd Scholar, Marshall University 1994-1998

    Expertise and Research Interests

  • Research
      RUBEL, Aurora
    Scientist III
    Power Generation & Utility Fuels
    Center for Applied Energy Research
    University of Kentucky
    2540 Research Park Dr.
    Lexington, KY 40511-8479
    Phone (859)257-0209
    FAX (859)257-0360
    rubel@caer.uky.edu

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    Literature Citations

      Education
  • M.S., Chemistry and Agronomy, University of Illinois, 1970
  • B.A., Chemistry and Biology, Washington University, 1967

    Professional Affiliations

  • ACS, Divisions of Fuel and Petroleum Chemistry

    Awards and Service

  • Eastern Oil Shale Symposium Advisory Committee (1986 - 1992)
  • Process Technology Subcommittee Chairperson (1986, 90), Co-Chairperson (1987, 89), Eastern Oil Shale Symposium
  • Co-ordinator of special issues of Fuel dedicated to the 1990-1993 Easterm Oil Shale Symposiums
  • Coal Utilization Conference Advisory Committee (1998 – present)
  • International Ash Utilization Symposium Steering Committee (2002)

    Expertise and Research Interests

  • Research
      SUMMERS, Steve
    Engineer Tech
    Power Generation & Utility Fuels
    Center for Applied Energy Research
    University of Kentucky
    2540 Research Park Dr.
    Lexington, KY 40511-8479
    Phone (859)257-0249
    FAX (859)257-0302
    summers@caer.uky.edu

    Vita Unavailable

      Education

    Professional Affiliations

    Awards and Service

    Expertise and Research Interests

    Research
      SUN, Ye
    Post Doctoral Scholar
    Power Generation & Utility Fuels
    Center for Applied Energy Research
    University of Kentucky
    2540 Research Park Dr.
    Lexington, KY 40511-8479
    Phone (859)257-0381
    FAX (859)257-0302
    sun@caer.uky.edu

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      Education
  • Ph. D. Materials Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 2008
  • Master of Science, Materials Science, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China 2003
  • Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering, Dalian Railway Institute, Dalian, China 1996

    Professional Affiliations

  • The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), 2007-present
  • Material Advantage 2007-present

    Awards and Service

  • Research Challenge Trust Fund (RCTF) Fellowship, University of Kentucky, 2005-2006 and 2008

    Expertise and Research Interests

  • Research
      TAULBEE, Darrell
    Scientist III
    Industrial Support Coordinator
    Power Generation & Utility Fuels
    Center for Applied Energy Research
    University of Kentucky
    2540 Research Park Dr.
    Lexington, KY 40511-8479
    Phone (859)257-0238
    FAX (859)257-0302
    taulbee@caer.uky.edu

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    Literature Citations

      Education
  • Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry, Univ. of Kentucky, 1994.
  • M.S., University of Kentucky, 1986
  • B.S., Centre College, Danville, Kentucky, 1974

    Professional Affiliations

  • American Chemical Society, Division of Fuel Chemistry and Division of Geochemistry
  • Board of Directors, Institute for Briquetting and Agglomeration

    Awards and Service

  • Inventor for 2 University licences
  • Two best paper awards from the American Foundrymens Society
  • Invited lecturer at Gordon Research Conference on Fuel Science
  • ASI guest lecturer in Akcäy, Turkey
  • Technical Advisory Board for World of Coal Ash
  • Chair, Burt thomas Award committee, four years
  • Outstanding graduate student research award

    Expertise and Research Interests

  • Research
      WARREN, Mark
    Engineer Associate II
    Power Generation & Utility Fuels
    Center for Applied Energy Research
    University of Kentucky
    2540 Research Park Dr.
    Lexington, KY 40511-8479
    Phone (859)257-0267
    FAX (859)257-0302
    warren@caer.uky.edu

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      Education
  • B.S., Chemical Engineering, Univ. of Kentucky, 2000

    Professional Affiliations

  • AIChE

    Awards and Service

    Expertise and Research Interests

  • Research
      YATES, Derek
    Engineer II
    Power Generation & Utility Fuels
    Center for Applied Energy Research
    University of Kentucky
    2540 Research Park Dr.
    Lexington, KY 40511-8479
    Phone (859)257-0205
    FAX (859)257-0302
    derek@caer.uky.edu

    Vita Unavailable

      Education

    Professional Affiliations

    Awards and Service

    Expertise and Research Interests

    Research
      ZHANG, Jun
    Visiting Scientist
    Power Generation & Utility Fuels
    Phone (859)257-0332
    FAX (859)257-0302
    jun.zhang@caer.uky.edu

    Vita Unavailable

      Education

    Professional Affiliations

    Awards and Service

    Expertise and Research Interests


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