Degree information:

PhD, The Ohio State University

MSc, KTH Royal Institute of Technology

BE, Tribhuvan University, Institute of Engineering

Specialization:

Biobased systems, Bioenergy, Techno-economic analysis, Life cycle assessment

Additional information:

Dissertation: Techno-economic and life cycle analyses of lactic acid production from starch and lignocellulosic biofeedstocks.

Biography:

Ashish is a Research Scientist in the Department of Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering. His research centers on employing systems analysis tools like techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment to evaluate different systems, including agricultural production, biomass logistics, biochemical and thermochemical conversion of biomass into bioenergy and bioproducts, and waste upcycling. Additionally, he is investigating methods to upcycle agricultural and industrial wastes into valuable products, contributing to the advancement of circular economy. In his leisure time, Ashish enjoys running, playing soccer, and traveling.