Degree information:

• PhD, The Ohio State University; Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering
• MS, The Ohio State University; Environmental Science
• BE, Tribhuvan University; Mechanical Engineering

Specialization:

Biomass logistics, Techno-economic analysis, Life cycle assessment, Waste upcycling

Additional information:

• Postdoctoral Scholar (May 2022 – September 2023)
• PhD (Spring 2022)
• MS (Summer 2018)

Biography:

Dr. Asmita Khanal is a research scientist in BSAL. She leads several projects on biomass logistics mainly agricultural residues and their upgrading to valuable products. She also oversees several projects analyzing the techno-economic feasibility and environmental impacts of emerging biobased feedstock and different biofuels and bioproducts. She oversees other staff and students working on different projects, while also being engaged with grant development. She also enjoys hiking and traveling. Search BioSystems Analysis Lab