informationPurdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Neha Shakelly is a PhD candidate at Purdue University, under the guidance of Dr. John W. Sutherland. With a strong academic background, she holds a Master’s in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering, as well as a second Master’s in Industrial Engineering with a focus on operations research, both from Purdue. Neha’s research centers on clean energy technologies, with a particular focus on sustainable aviation fuels and renewable energy systems. She is currently conducting techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) for various sustainable aviation fuel processes, supported by the Department of Energy (DOE) in collaboration with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and LanzaTech. Neha has also led projects involving solar-wind hybrid microgrids and carbon-negative biorefineries, contributing to the national goals of decarbonization and energy security. She has received numerous awards for her work, including the prestigious Bilsland Dissertation Fellowship and Best Researcher Award in Ecological Engineering. Neha has also published extensively and presented her research at prestigious conferences, demonstrating her commitment to advancing environmental sustainability through innovative engineering solutions.