Curriculum Vitae

Yaw D. Yeboah

March 24, 2014

General Information

University address:	College of Engineering
FAMU/FSU College of Engineering
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida 32310
Phone: (850) 410-6258; Fax: (850) 410-6546

E-mail address:	dean@eng.fsu.edu

Professional Preparation

1979	Sc.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Major: Chemical Engineering. 

1975	S.M., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Major: Chemical Engineering Practice. 

1975	S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Major: Chemical Engineering. 

1975	S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Major: Management. 

1975	S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Major: Chemistry. 

Professional Experience

2012–present	Dean and Professor, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. 

2004–present	Professor and Head, Energy and Mineral Engineering (EME) Department, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802. 

2000–2004	Associate Dean, School of Arts and Sciences, Clark Atlanta University (CAU), Atlanta, Georgia. 

1995–2004	Professor, Chemical Engineering, Clark Atlanta University (CAU), Atlanta, Georgia. 

1995–2000	Technical Director, Research Center for Science and Technology, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia. 

1990–1994	Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. 

1984–1994	Senior Research Engineer, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. 

1979–1984	Staff Research Engineer, General Electric Company, Corporate Research and Development Center, Schenectady, New York. He carried out pioneering research in the development of new and efficient processes for the manufacture of silicones and engineering plastics. These processes involved the synthesis and hydrolysis of chlorosilanes, production of fumed silica and silicon carbide, catalysts for interfacial polymerization and hydrogenation, and polymerization of polycarbonate, polyphenylene oxide (PPO) and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). Patents were granted, invention disclosures were filed and recognition awards were received for his innovative work.

1971–1979	Researcher, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA. He was an active researcher on a number of projects on coal, pyrolysis, desulfurization, decarbonation, fluidization, modeling, filtration, energy, and catalysis as an undergraduate (1971-1975) and graduate student (1975-1979) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He acquired project management and leadership training from the MIT Sloan School of Management and the Chemical Engineering School of Practice.

Honors, Awards, and Prizes

Black Achiever in Chemical Engineering Award (2008). 
Silimon Humanitarian Award for Superior Service and Community Achievements, Department of Engineering, CAU (2003). 
Most Dedicated Professor, Chemical Engineering, CAU (2002). 
Research Excellence Award for Study of the Supercritical Combustion of Hexane Droplets, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (2002). 
Awards for Instructional Excellence, Chemical Engineering, CAU (1999). 
Research Excellence Award for Study on Non-thermal Plasma Discharge for Destruction of NOx, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (1997). 
Most Outstanding Research Project Team, Research Institute, KFUPM (1992). 
Most Outstanding Researcher and Project Manager Awards, Research Institute, KFUPM (1991). 
Most Outstanding Research Project Team, Research Institute, KFUPM (1988). 
General Electric Patent Medallion for Inventors (1983). 
General Electric Managerial Award for Research Leading to Commercialization (1981). 

Current Membership in Professional Organizations

American Chemical Society (ACS) 
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) - Life Member 
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) 
Combustion Institute 
National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCCHE) 
Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) 
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) 

Research and Original Creative Work

Research areas of expertise include: electrocatalysis and heterogeneous catalysis; combustion and emission control; oilfield scale formation; coal and/or biomass conversion; petroleum and natural gas production and processing. 

Publications

Refereed Journal Articles

Noda, Y., Wongsiriwan, U., Song, C. S., Prasassarakich, P., & Yeboah, Y. (2012). Sequential Combination of Acid and Base for Conversion of Cellulose. Energy & Fuels, 26(4), 2376-2385. Retrieved from http://apps.isiknowledge.com/InboundService.do?Func=Frame&product=WOS&action=retrieve&SrcApp=EndNote&Init=Yes&SrcAuth=ResearchSoft&mode=FullRecord&UT=WOS:000302924400044

Naredi, P., Yeboah, Y. D., & Pisupati, S. V. (2011). Effect of Furnace Purging on Kinetic Rate Parameter Determination Using Isothermal Thermogravimetric Analysis. Energy & Fuels, 25(11), 4937-4943. Retrieved from http://apps.isiknowledge.com/InboundService.do?Func=Frame&product=WOS&action=retrieve&SrcApp=EndNote&Init=Yes&SrcAuth=ResearchSoft&mode=FullRecord&UT=WOS:000297001400007

Wongsiriwan, U., Noda, Y., Song, C. S., Prasassarakich, P., & Yeboah, Y. (2010). Lignocellulosic Biomass Conversion by Sequential Combination of Organic Acid and Base Treatments. Energy & Fuels, 24, 3232-3238. Retrieved from http://apps.isiknowledge.com/InboundService.do?Func=Frame&product=WOS&action=retrieve&SrcApp=EndNote&Init=Yes&SrcAuth=ResearchSoft&mode=FullRecord&UT=WOS:000278851000055

Chen, D. W., Yeboah, Y. D., & Gong, Y. M. (2009). Geochemical and Hydrogeological Data Assimilation with Geospatial Modeling Technology. Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, 14(11), 1249-1253. Retrieved from http://apps.isiknowledge.com/InboundService.do?Func=Frame&product=WOS&action=retrieve&SrcApp=EndNote&Init=Yes&SrcAuth=ResearchSoft&mode=FullRecord&UT=WOS:000270912900008

Gong, Y. M., Yeboah, Y. D., Lvov, S. N., Balashov, V., & Wang, Z. C. (2007). Fe-modified, Pt-based cathodic electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction with enhanced methanol tolerance. Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 154(6), B560-B565. Retrieved from http://apps.isiknowledge.com/InboundService.do?Func=Frame&product=WOS&action=retrieve&SrcApp=EndNote&Init=Yes&SrcAuth=ResearchSoft&mode=FullRecord&UT=WOS:000246179800024

Yeboah, Y. D., Wang, Z., & Bota, K. (2005). NOx removal from continuous stream by a silent plasma discharge. Technology, 9, 275-285.

Yeboah, Y. D., Wang, Z., & Bota, K. (2005). Studies of Gap Space Effects on NO Removal in a Double Dielectric Barrier Discharge System. Technology, 9, 267-273.

Bender, J., Lee, R., Sheppard, M., Brinkley, K., Phillips, P., Yeboah, Y., & Wah, R. C. (2004). Waste effluent treatment system based on microbial mats for black sea bass Centropristis striata recycled-water mariculture. Aquacultural Engineering, 31(1-2), 73-82. Retrieved from http://apps.isiknowledge.com/InboundService.do?Func=Frame&product=WOS&action=retrieve&SrcApp=EndNote&Init=Yes&SrcAuth=ResearchSoft&mode=FullRecord&UT=WOS:000222366100005

Sheth, A. C., Sastry, C., Yeboah, Y. D., Xu, Y., & Agarwal, P. (2004). Catalytic gasification of coal using eutectic salts: reaction kinetics for hydrogasification using binary and ternary eutectic catalysts. Fuel, 83(4-5), 557-572. Retrieved from http://apps.isiknowledge.com/InboundService.do?Func=Frame&product=WOS&action=retrieve&SrcApp=EndNote&Init=Yes&SrcAuth=ResearchSoft&mode=FullRecord&UT=WOS:000188123900018

Wang, Z. C., Yeboah, Y. D., Bai, T. J., & Bota, K. B. (2004). Gap space optimization for NO removal in a non-thermal plasma discharge. Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing, 24(3), 405-420. Retrieved from http://apps.isiknowledge.com/InboundService.do?Func=Frame&product=WOS&action=retrieve&SrcApp=EndNote&Init=Yes&SrcAuth=ResearchSoft&mode=FullRecord&UT=WOS:000220804200004

Sheth, A. C., Sastry, C., Yeboah, Y. D., Xu, Y., & Agarwal, P. (2003). Catalytic gasification of coal using eutectic salts: Recovery, regeneration, and recycle of spent eutectic catalysts. Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, 53(4), 451-460. Retrieved from http://apps.isiknowledge.com/InboundService.do?Func=Frame&product=WOS&action=retrieve&SrcApp=EndNote&Init=Yes&SrcAuth=ResearchSoft&mode=FullRecord&UT=WOS:000181868800008

Sheth, A., Yeboah, Y. D., Godavarty, A., Xu, Y., & Agrawal, P. K. (2003). Catalytic gasification of coal using eutectic salts: reaction kinetics with binary and ternary eutectic catalysts. Fuel, 82(3), 305-317. Retrieved from http://apps.isiknowledge.com/InboundService.do?Func=Frame&product=WOS&action=retrieve&SrcApp=EndNote&Init=Yes&SrcAuth=ResearchSoft&mode=FullRecord&UT=WOS:000180001600007

Yeboah, Y. D., Xu, Y., Sheth, A., Godavarty, A., & Agrawal, P. K. (2003). Catalytic gasification of coal using eutectic salts: identification of eutectics. Carbon, 41(2), 203-214. Retrieved from http://apps.isiknowledge.com/InboundService.do?Func=Frame&product=WOS&action=retrieve&SrcApp=EndNote&Init=Yes&SrcAuth=ResearchSoft&mode=FullRecord&UT=WOS:000180423200001

Aliabadi, S., Abatan, A., Johnson, A., Abedi, J., Yeboah, Y., & Bota, K. (2002). Stabilized finite element formulation of buoyancy driven incompressible flows. Communications in Numerical Methods in Engineering, 18(5), 315-324. Retrieved from http://apps.isiknowledge.com/InboundService.do?Func=Frame&product=WOS&action=retrieve&SrcApp=EndNote&Init=Yes&SrcAuth=ResearchSoft&mode=FullRecord&UT=WOS:000175734900002

Nie, J., Miller, J. D., & Yeboah, Y. D. (1998). The effect of ink types and printing processes on floatation deinking efficiency of wastepaper recycling. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 1, 47-58.

Yeboah, Y. D., Saeed, M. R., & Lee, A. K. K. (1994). Kinetics of Strontium Sulfate Precipitation from Aqueous-Electrolyte Solutions. Journal of Crystal Growth, 135(1-2), 323-330. Retrieved from http://apps.isiknowledge.com/InboundService.do?Func=Frame&product=WOS&action=retrieve&SrcApp=EndNote&Init=Yes&SrcAuth=ResearchSoft&mode=FullRecord&UT=WOS:A1994MR07700041

Yeboah, Y. D., Saeed, M. R., & Lee, A. K. K. (1994). Strontium Sulfate Precipitation from Electrolyte-Solutions. AIChE Journal, 40(8), 1422-1425. Retrieved from http://apps.isiknowledge.com/InboundService.do?Func=Frame&product=WOS&action=retrieve&SrcApp=EndNote&Init=Yes&SrcAuth=ResearchSoft&mode=FullRecord&UT=WOS:A1994PB27500014

Singh, R. P., Yeboah, Y. D., Pambid, E. R., & Debayle, P. (1991). Stability Constant of the Calcium-Citrate (3-) Ion Pair Complex. Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data, 36(1), 52-54. Retrieved from http://apps.isiknowledge.com/InboundService.do?Func=Frame&product=WOS&action=retrieve&SrcApp=EndNote&Init=Yes&SrcAuth=ResearchSoft&mode=FullRecord&UT=WOS:A1991ET52300015

Yeboah, Y. D., Maadhah, A. G., & Aitani, A. M. (1991). The Measurement of the Extent of Reduction of Steam-Reforming Catalysts Using Thermal-Analysis Techniques. Thermochimica Acta, 185(1), 73-82. Retrieved from http://apps.isiknowledge.com/InboundService.do?Func=Frame&product=WOS&action=retrieve&SrcApp=EndNote&Init=Yes&SrcAuth=ResearchSoft&mode=FullRecord&UT=WOS:A1991GB25800007

Yeboah, Y. D., & Aitani, A. M. (1989). Thermal-Analysis of Spent Steam-Reforming Catalysts. Thermochimica Acta, 149, 147-156. Retrieved from http://apps.isiknowledge.com/InboundService.do?Func=Frame&product=WOS&action=retrieve&SrcApp=EndNote&Init=Yes&SrcAuth=ResearchSoft&mode=FullRecord&UT=WOS:A1989AM76200015

Yeboah, Y. D., Longwell, J. P., Howard, J. B., & Peters, W. A. (1982). Pyrolytic Desulfurization of Coal in Fluidized-Beds of Calcined Dolomite. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Process Design and Development, 21(2), 324-330. Retrieved from http://apps.isiknowledge.com/InboundService.do?Func=Frame&product=WOS&action=retrieve&SrcApp=EndNote&Init=Yes&SrcAuth=ResearchSoft&mode=FullRecord&UT=WOS:A1982NG40700017

Yeboah, Y. D., Longwell, J. P., Howard, J. B., & Peters, W. A. (1980). Effect of Calcined Dolomite on the Fluidized-Bed Pyrolysis of Coal. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Process Design and Development, 19(4), 646-653. Retrieved from http://apps.isiknowledge.com/InboundService.do?Func=Frame&product=WOS&action=retrieve&SrcApp=EndNote&Init=Yes&SrcAuth=ResearchSoft&mode=FullRecord&UT=WOS:A1980KJ49500025

Refereed Proceedings

Yeboah, Y. D., Karikari, E. K., Wang, Z., & Tishkoff, J. (2003). The sub and supercritical behavior of fuel droplets. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Liquid Atomization and Spray Systems, ICLASS 2003. Sorrento, Italy. 

Yeboah, Y. D., Bota, K. B., Abedi, J., Realff, M., Howard, J., Day, D., & McGee, D. (2001). Hydrogen from Biomass: An integrated Approach to Hydrogen Production from Agricultural Residues for Use in Urban Transportation. In Proceedings of the DOE Annual Hydrogen Program Review Meeting. Baltimore, MD. 

Yeboah, Y. D., Bota, K. B., & Abedi, J. (2001). Hydrogen from Biomass for Urban transportation. In Proceedings of the 12th Annual Hydrogen Meeting. Washington D. C. 

Yeboah, Y. D., Nie, J. X., & Bota, K. B. (1999). Effects of Pressure, Molecular Weight and Oxygen Potential on Hydrocarbon Droplet Gasification and Combustion Characteristics under Supercritical Pressure Environments. In Proceedings of the Eastern States Section, Combustion Institute. Raleigh, NC. 

Nie, J. X., Yeboah, Y. D., Bota, K. B., Bai, T., & Ross, H. D. (1999). Laser Doppler Velocimetry and Particle Image Velocimetry Measurements of Premixed Methane-Air Flames and Their Comparison. In Proceedings of the 3rd ASME Fluids Engineering Conference. San Francisco, CA. 

Presentations

Refereed Papers at Conferences

Evans, R., Chornet, E., Czernik, S., Feik, C., French, R., Philips, S., Abedi, J., Yeboah, Y., Day, D., Howard, J., McGee, D., & Realff, M. (presented 2002). Renewable hydrogen production by catalytic steam reforming of peanut shells pyrolysis products. Paper presented at Annual Meeting, American Chemical Society (ACS), Boston, MA. (National)

Refereed Presentations at Conferences

Wang, Z., Bai, T., Yeboah, Y. D., Bota, K., Rogers, J., & Federle, S. (presented 1999, January). Gap Space Optimization for NOx Removal in a Non-Thermal Plasma Discharge. Presentation at 37th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Reno, NV. (National)

Yeboah, Y. D., Nie, J., Bai, T., Shang, J., & Bota, K. B. (presented 1998, March). Effects of Equivalence Ratio, Flow Rate and Nozzle Material on the Emission Gases of Premixed Methane-Air Combustion. Presentation at Spring National Meeting, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), New Orleans, LA. (National)

Bai, T., Yeboah, Y. D., Nie, J., Wang, Z., & Shang, J. (presented 1998, February). Low Emission Characteristics of Radiant Burners. Presentation at Energy Sources Technology Conference, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Houston, Texas. (National)

Patented Inventions

Yeboah, Y. D. (2003). Advanced energy conversion method based on catalytic gasification utilizing eutectic salt mixtures. Serial No. 60/482,481. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (1985). Catalyzed interfacial polycondensation polycarbonate process. US Patent # 4,515,936. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (1985). Process for hydrolyzing chlorosilanes. US Patent # 4,497,942. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (1984). Surface catalyzed polycarbonate synthesis. General Electric Company Patent Docket # RD-15,158. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (1983). Methods for preparing cyclopolysiloxanes. US patent # 4,423,240. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (1983). Method of hydrolyzing organochlorosilanes. US Patent # 4,382,145. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (1983). Method of making polycarbonate using cationic surfactants as catalysts. General Electric Company Patent Docket # RD-15,101. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (1983). Continuous PPO monomer synthesis in a fluidized bed catalytic reactor. General Electric Company Patent Docket # RD-14,106. 

Contracts and Grants

Contracts and Grants Funded

Yeboah, Y. D. (Sep 2010–Aug 2012). Geothermal energy technologies education through research and analysis. Funded by Department of Energy (DOE) (Subcontract through AAL). (0402425 UP20U50 (PSU)). Total award $50,000. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (Jul 2008–Jun 2010). Keystone Innovation Starter Kit (KISK) on Clean Carbon Technology. Funded by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (DCED). (C000032466 (PSU)). Total award $250,000. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (Sep 2007–Sep 2010). Advanced electrochemical technologies for hydrogen production by alternative thermochemical cycles. Funded by Department of Energy (NERI). (DE-FG07-07ID14886 (PSU)). Total award $300,000. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (Oct 2003–Sep 2006). An Integrated H2 production CO2 capture process. Funded by Department of Energy. (DE-FG26-03NT41914). Total award $198,000. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (Sep 2002–Feb 2004). Acquisition of AFM for Materials Research. Funded by National Science Foundation (NSF). (DMR-0216033; CAU-215018). Total award $190,000. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (Apr 2002–Jan 2003). PEM-Fan All Composite Electric Aircraft Engine. Funded by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (NAS 3-02104; CAU-213205). Total award $100,000. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (Oct 2001–Sep 2004). Environmental Entrepreneurship Program. Funded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). (NA16AE1706; (CAU-219203)). Total award $300,000. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (Jul 2000–Jun 2004). Computer science, engineering and mathematics (CSEM) scholarship program. Funded by National Science Foundation (NSF). (DUE-9987208; (CAU-215010)). Total award $500,000. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (Jun 2000–Mar 2004). Hydrogen from Biomass for Urban Transportation. Funded by Department of Energy (DOE). (DE-FC36-00GO10528; CAU-290050). Total award $2,200,000. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (Oct 1999–Sep 2004). Enhancing STEM education at CAU (HBCU-UP). Funded by National Science Foundation (NSF). (HRD-9909014; CAU-243738). Total award $3,000,000. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (Apr 1999–Dec 1999). Instrumentation to Develop Air Quality Lab. Funded by Georgia Research Alliance (GRA). (GETC99A.115). Total award $490,000. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (Mar 1999–Mar 2003). Liquid Pools: Pyrolytic Degradation and Fire Spread Behavior. Funded by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). (NCC3-707; (CAU-267115)). Total award $403,000. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (Apr 1998–Mar 2001). Study of Sub and Supercritical Behavior of Fuel Droplets and Jets. Funded by United States Air Force. (F49620-98-1-0373). Total award $300,000. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (Oct 1997–Sep 2000). Catalytic Coal Gasification Using Eutectic Salt Mixtures. Funded by Department of Energy (DOE). (DE-FG26-97FT97263; CAU-266893). Total award $400,000. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (Mar 1997–Feb 1999). LDV & High Speed Imaging Systems for Fluid Flow Research. Funded by Office of Naval Research (ONR). (N00014-97-1-0511; CAU-266996). Total award $285,000. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (Aug 1996–Jul 1997). Conduct Army Environmental Studies Analyses and Evaluation. Funded by Army Environmental Policy Institute. (DACA88-94-D-0043). Total award $150,000. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (May 1996–May 1999). Optimization of Non-Thermal Discharge (NTD) Electrochemical Systems. Funded by United States Air Force. (F08630-96-K-0015; CAU-243703). Total award $790,000. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (Jan 1996–Dec 2000). Environmental Field Study Program. Funded by Waste Management of Georgia. (CAU-266893). Total award $125,000. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (Sep 1995–Aug 1999). Surface Modified Coal for Enhanced Catalyst Dispersion and Liquefaction. Funded by Department of Energy (DOE). (DE-FG22-95PC95229; CAU-266967). Total award $200,000. 

Yeboah, Y. D. (Jul 1995–Jul 1998). Turbulent Premixed Methane-Air Combustion. Funded by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (NAG3-1773; CAU-266972). Total award $225,000. 

Service

The Profession

Reviewer or Panelist for Grant Applications

Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs (2004–present).

Service to Other Universities

Member, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Educational Council (1980–present).