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Maithreyi Thukaram

Engineering Associate

AIChE

Maithreyi Thukaram is currently an Engineering Associate working at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and works primarily with the Institute for Sustainability and the Society for Biological Engineering. She graduated from Rutgers University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and again in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Bioenvironmental Engineering. During her undergraduate career, she interned as an environmental engineer with the Water Resources Program, a cooperative extension within Rutgers University, designing different stormwater remediation projects for various counties in New Jersey.

All-women Co-chairs Organize the 10th International Congress on Sustainability Science & Engineering

June 23, 2021. By Maithreyi Thukaram

The event will provide a special opportunity to learn from a variety of well-known national and international experts on sustainability science.

Grant Anderson on Space Travel Technology

July 29, 2020. By Maithreyi Thukaram

Interested in space travel trends and challenges? Read Grant Anderson's take, and also learn what you can expect from the STAR Tech 2020 conference, which focuses on space travel technology and capability needs.

Minal Mistry on Sustainability

July 24, 2020. By Maithreyi Thukaram

Current sustainability efforts often focus on a single issue, overlooking the effect on the larger system involved and thus undercutting the ability to achieve true sustainability. Learn about this and related issues that you can expect to learn more about at this year's ICOSSE.

A Green Thumbs-Up for the Future of Cosmetics

November 06, 2019. By Maithreyi Thukaram

Chemical engineers are helping to reformulate cosmetics and revamp their packaging to make them more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

Madhu Khanna on the Potential of Cellulosic Biofuels

October 03, 2019. By Maithreyi Thukaram

Madhu Khanna discusses cellulosic biofuels, their economic and sustainability benefits and tradeoffs, and what's needed to see cellulosic biofuels thrive.

Ed Boyden on the Optogenetic Control of Neurons

August 14, 2019. By Maithreyi Thukaram

Ed discusses his work in optogenetics and neurology, including challenges he faces and his insights into the future of the field.

The New Homegrown

August 16, 2019. By Maithreyi Thukaram

Space exploration and habitation will require new ways of producing food, oxygen, and more, and chemical engineers are already hard at work.

NASA Engineer Jerry Sanders on Space Travel

August 06, 2019. By Maithreyi Thukaram

An expert on chemical propulsion systems and in-situ resource utilization, Jerry shares his thoughts on the future of space travel.

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