Invited Contributor, University of Aveiro, Department of Chemistry, C, United States🏆
Dr. Jeffrey A. Amelse is a distinguished chemical engineer with a career spanning academia and industry. Currently an Invited Teaching Professor at the Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal, he shares his expertise in biofuels and petrochemical processes. Prior to academia, he spent over three decades at BP Amoco Chemical Company, where he played a key role in developing advanced catalysis and process technologies. His work in carbon sequestration and sustainable energy solutions reflects his commitment to environmental innovation.
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Education 🎓
Dr. Amelse earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University in 1980, focusing on silica-supported iron bimetallic catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. He also holds an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University (1977) and a B.S. from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana (1975). His education is complemented by numerous professional development courses in refining, petrochemical technologies, and biofuels.
Experience 🏭
Dr. Amelse has an extensive industrial background, notably with BP Amoco Chemical Company (1982–2017), where he contributed to pioneering para-xylene crystallization technologies and catalysis innovations. He later transitioned to academia at Universidade de Aveiro, where he lectures on biofuels and petrochemical processes. Currently, as Lead Scientist at Carbon Sequestration, Inc., he is driving research on woody biomass burial for carbon capture.
Research Interests 🔬
Dr. Amelse specializes in catalysis, process design, and carbon sequestration. His research explores molecular sieve synthesis, biofuels, petrochemical process optimization, and sustainable energy solutions. He is also actively involved in global warming and renewable energy education.
Awards & Recognitions 🏅
Throughout his career, Dr. Amelse has received prestigious grants from BP for research at the University of Aveiro and Cambridge University. His contributions to energy-efficient processes and catalysis have significantly impacted the chemical industry.
Publications 📚
1️⃣ Amelse, J.A. (2025). A European Consortium of Innovative Universities Micromodule on Global Warming, Renewable Energy, and Decarbonization. Springer. 🔗 DOI
2️⃣ Amelse, J.A. (2025). Terrestrial Storage of Biomass (Biomass Burial): A Natural, Carbon-Efficient, and Low-Cost Method for Removing CO₂ from Air. Appl. Sci. 🔗 DOI
3️⃣ Amelse, J.A. (2023). BP/Amoco Paraxylene Crystallization Technology. In Industrial Arene Chemistry, Wiley-VCH. 🔗 DOI
4️⃣ Amelse, J.A. (2023). Reactions and Mechanisms of Xylene Isomerization and Related Processes. In Industrial Arene Chemistry, Wiley-VCH. 🔗 DOI
5️⃣ Amelse J.A, Behrens P.K. (2022). Sequestering Biomass for Natural, Carbon Efficient, and Low-Cost Direct Air Capture of Carbon Dioxide. Int J Earth Environ Sci 7: 194. 🔗 DOI
6️⃣ Bornes, C., Fischer, M., Amelse, J.A., et al. (2021). What Is Being Measured with P-Bearing NMR Probe Molecules Adsorbed on Zeolites? J. Am. Chem. Soc. 🔗 DOI
Conclusion
Dr. Jeffrey A. Amelse is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His vast industrial and academic expertise, combined with impactful innovations in catalysis, biofuels, and carbon sequestration, makes him a strong contender. While his patent portfolio and industrial contributions are outstanding, further emphasis on academic leadership and journal publications would solidify his standing. Overall, he is a deserving nominee for this award.