Serpil Guran serves as the Director of Rutgers EcoComplex “Clean Energy Innovation Center”. She also manages the new EcoIgnite: Clean Energy Proof of Concept Center and Accelerator” program. She serves as Assoc. Teaching Prof. and currently teaches Bioenergy technologies, sustainability and critical thinking in science classes.
Dr. Guran is trained on thermochemical conversion (pyrolysis and gasification) of biomass and waste materials for production of fuels and chemicals and she specializes in research, development and assessment of sustainable biofuel and recycling technologies, and life cycle analysis of clean energy systems alternative fuel production systems. Currently, she is working on Circular Carbon Systems, Food-Energy-Water Nexus and Waste synergy by promoting integration of organic waste into development of circular carbon economy.