Bio
Ernesto Camilo Zuleta Suarez earned his Ph.D. degree in Energy Science and Engineering from The University of Tennessee, completing his doctoral studies under the guidance of Dr. Joseph J. Bozell. His current research interests at the Energy Storage Group revolve around the development and testing of lab-scale redox flow batteries and other electrochemical systems. He also performs characterization studies of flow battery components, such as anolyte/catholyte, current collectors, and membranes.
Professional Experience
1. Oak Ridge National Laboratory ( Knoxville, TN - July 2023- present)
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Energy Storage Group, Chemical Sciences Division)
2. The University of Tennessee (Knoxville, TN, November 2020- June 2023)
Postdoctoral Researcher (Chemical and Biomolecular Department)
Awards
FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
1. Yates Dissertation Fellowship, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, US, 2017.
2. Scholarship Administrative Department of Science, Colciencias, Colombia, June 2013.
ACADEMIC AWARDS AND HONORS
1. Bredesen Center Service Award, The University of Tennessee, TN, US, 2018.
2. Bredesen Center First Authorship Award, The University of Tennessee, TN, US, 2015.
3. Honorable Mention, Master of Engineering, Universidad de Antioquia, Colombia, 2013.
4. Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Academic Performance and Cultural Contributions, The University of Tennessee, TN, US, 2013.
5. Honorable Mention, Master of Engineering, Universidad de Antioquia, Colombia, 2013.
6. Award of School of Engineering, Universidad Popular Del Cesar, Valledupar, Colombia, 2013.
Other Publications
1. Ernesto C. Zuleta, Joseph J. Bozell, Alkylation of monomeric, dimeric, and polymeric lignin models through carbon-hydrogen activation using Ru-catalyzed Murai reaction, Tetrahedron 2021, 100, 132475.
2. Ernesto C. Zuleta, Gabriel A. Goenaga, Thomas A. Zawodzinski, Thomas Elder, Joseph J. Bozell, Deactivation of Co-Schiff Base Catalysts in the Oxidation of para-Substituted Lignin Models for the Production of Benzoquinones. Catalysis Science & Technology 2020, 10, 403-413.
3. Libia M. Baena, Ernesto C. Zuleta, Jorge A. Calderon, Evaluation of the stability of polymeric materials exposed to palm biodiesel and biodiesel–organic acid blends. Polymers 2018, 10, 511.
4. Ernesto C. Zuleta, Luis A. Rios, Pedro N. Benjumea. Oxidative stability and cold flow behavior of palm, sacha-inchi, jatropha, and castor oil biodiesel blends. Fuel Processing Technology, 2012, 102, 96-101.
5. Ernesto C. Zuleta, Libia Baena, Luis Rios, Jorge A. Calderón. The oxidative stability of biodiesel and its impact on the deterioration of metallic and polymeric materials: a review. Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society, 2012, 23, 2159-2175.