Expertise
Biomass conversion, bioenergy and biofuel, waste valorization, renewable hydrogen production, decarbonization, carbon capture and utilization, circular bioeconomy
Areas of Specialization
Research Clusters
Current status
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Accepting graduate students
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Assistant Professor
Mechanical Engineering
Overview
Dr. Salaudeen’s research focuses on developing green processes and technologies for the efficient conversion of low-value biomass and waste into high-value products. His research generates high-value products including renewable hydrogen, biocarbon, fuels, syngas, biomaterials, and chemicals of industrial importance. His research interests include:
- Biomass and waste conversion to high-value products
- Upcycling of plastic waste
- Renewable and sustainable energy technologies
- Carbon capture and utilization
- Decarbonization of high carbon footprint industries
- Life cycle assessment and technoeconomic analysis
Dr. Salaudeen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McMaster University. He received his PhD degree from the University of Guelph in 2020 where he was also a Postdoctoral Fellow from 2020 – 2021. Prior to joining McMaster University, he was an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering at the University of Prince Edward Island.
- BTech, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria, 2011
- MSc, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia, 2015
- PhD, University of Guelph, Canada, 2020
