Summary
Naomi Klinghoffer is an Assistant Professor in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at Western University with nine years of professional experience translating catalytic and thermochemical research into practical pathways for converting biomass, waste, and CO2 into fuels and chemicals. Her work bridges academia and industry—previously as a Principal Engineer at the Gas Technology Institute—where she led projects in catalytic fuel synthesis, gasification, and membrane separations, and continues to collaborate internationally (notably with Ecoles des Mines d'Albi) on char and catalysis research. She combines deep expertise in heterogeneous catalysis, gasification, and membrane technology with strong skills in experiment design, data analysis, and proposal development to advance sustainable energy and materials. An educator and mentor who has taught senior design courses and advised entrepreneurial student projects, she is particularly interested in partnerships that move lab-scale conversion processes toward industrial and community impact.
9 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Earth and Environmental Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Earth and Environmental Engineering at Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) Chemical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) Chemical Engineering at McGill University
English, French, Hebrew