CMI researchers from University of Arizona conducted the activity for this highlight.
Innovation
Sweta Balchandani was a CMI postdoc at the University of Arizona who has now transitioned to a postdoctoral research position in the System Assessment Center at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL).
Achievement
As a Chemical Engineer, Sweta has been integrating the techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) along with the fundamentals of chemical process simulations while working with CMI for production of bioleaching agents for extraction of rare earth elements in collaboration with Idaho National Laboratory.
Significance and Impact
- With Sweta’s training, she will work on TEA and LCA aspects of novel bioprocess aimed at utilization of waste sources at ANL.
- She will also contribute towards the development of new modules in the GREET model of ANL.
Hub Goal Addressed
Providing the leaders, technical experts and skilled professionals needed by U.S. industry to assure its supply chains.