HFC Circularity Presentations and Panel

Ana Morais

Assistant Professor, Deputy Director WISE

University of Kansas

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-rita-c-morais-5a757141/

Dr. Ana Rita C. Morais is an Assistant Professor of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Kansas and Deputy Director of the Wonderful Institute for Sustainable Engineering. Her research focuses on developing energy-efficient and economically viable technologies for converting lignocellulosic biomass and mixed plastic waste into sustainable fuels and chemicals, as well as advancing separation and recycling strategies for refrigerants and other complex materials. A contributor to the Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub (EARTH), she works at the intersection of catalysis, transport phenomena, and sustainable process design to support innovative solutions for circular energy and manufacturing systems.

Ruilan Guo

Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, ERC EARTH Faculty

University of Notre Dame

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruilan-guo-23915b7/

Ruilan Guo develops advanced polymer membranes that enable more efficient chemical separations across applications such as desalination, fuel cells, and natural gas purification. Her research focuses on creating high‑performance materials with precisely engineered pore structures to improve energy efficiency and industrial impact.

Andrew Yancey-Jardon

Postdoctoral Associate (Shiflett Group)

University of Kansas

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-yancey-jardon/

Andrew joined Professor Mark Shiflett’s research group in 2020 after earning his B.S. in Chemistry from Baylor University and completing both his M.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Kansas in 2024. His research focuses on designing zeolites and other porous materials to enable the selective separation of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), contributing to more efficient and sustainable refrigerant technologies.

Luc Mauro

Graduate Student (Vicic Group)

Lehigh University

https://www.linkedin.com/in/luc-mauro/

Luc Mauro works at the intersection of organometallic chemistry and environmental sustainability, focusing on developing catalysts to recycle inert, high–global‑warming‑potential hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants. Motivated by collaborative problem‑solving, he explores how chemical innovation can address environmental challenges and expand the impact of green technologies.