Professor, School of Chemical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering Dr. Sudhagar Mani is a Professor in the College of Engineering at the University of Georgia. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical and Biological Engineering from the University of British Columbia, his M.Tech. in Dairy and Food Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, and his B.E. in Agricultural Engineering from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Dr. Mani’s expertise spans biological and chemical process modeling, simulation, and optimization, with applications in sustainable biomass systems. His research includes developing biomass densification and thermal conversion technologies, conducting techno-economic and life-cycle analyses, and exploring novel methods for producing nano-cellulose, chemicals, and biocomposites. He is also interested in leveraging visualization technologies to enhance engineering education. Education: Ph.D., Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia, Canada, 2005 M. Tech, Dairy and Food Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), India, 2000 B.E., Agricultural Engineering, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India, 1998 Research Research Interests: Biological and Chemical Process Systems Renewable and Sustainable Materials Bioenergy and Environmental Engineering Process Simulation and Optimization
