Iris Yu

Assistant Professor

Civil and Environmental Engineering

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Bioresource valorization that transforms waste streams into renewable fuels, chemicals, adhesives, and polymer precursors.
Green and sustainable chemistry for environmentally friendly manufacturing and resource recovery processes.
Microwave-assisted thermochemical processing for improving energy efficiency and product yields.
Sustainable catalysts and green solvents for biomass transformation and chemical production.
Carbon neutrality and circular bioeconomy, with the goal of replacing fossil-based resources with renewable bio-based alternatives.