Center for Process Systems Engineering
School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
311 Ferst Drive, N.W. • Atlanta, GA 30332-0100
Phone: 404-385-2148 • Fax: 404-894-2866
E-mail: jay.lee@chbe.gatech.edu


Matthew Realff
ChBE Faculty Profile

Sustainable Systems Engineering

A significant challenge for humanity over the next few decades will be how to develop sustainable systems for the provision of basic needs; food, energy, health and safety. The engineering of these systems will require the extension and integration of the existing technological base with a variety of new technologies. For example, bio-based processes for energy and chemicals, and the rethinking of system material flows to make them more integrated and less wasteful whilst maintaining their economic viability.

My research is focused on the development of methodologies and tools to support decision making for sustainable systems. Specifically biorefinery systems and reverse production systems. In addition, I am interested in decision making under uncertainty, a foundation methodology/technology for many synthesis, design and operation problems. Each of these topics is elaborated in more detail under their links.

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