Bio
I am a chemical engineer having more than a decade of experience in techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment to support U.S. DOE research and development projects. I use process simulation software (Aspen Plus, CHEMCAD) to perform process conceptual design and simulation. Mass and energy balance from my process models is further used for evaluating process economics and process carbon intensity (using SimaPro). My analysis work often helps scientists and engineers to prioritize their works towards developing cost efficient and net zero carbon technologies.
Professional Experience
11/2023-Current: Chemical Engineer, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
TEA and LCA task lead and PI supporting U.S. DOE FECM, BETO, IEDO, ARPA-E projects. Developing conceptual process design and perform process simulation of clean technologies and low carbon energy systems. Using techno-economic analysis and life-cycle assessment to identify impactful works, set project goals, track project progress and suggest research future opportunities.
01/2011-10/2023: Chemical Engineer, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
TEA and LCA task lead and PI supporting U.S. DOE BETO, ARPA-E projects. Focusing on biomass system, feedstock production and preparation, biorefinery and market analysis. Using techno-economic analysis and life-cycle assessment to identify impactful works, set project goals, track project progress and suggest research future opportunities.
10/2006-10/2010: Assistant Professor, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
Teaching and supervising graduate and undergraduate students.
Awards
- 2023 Outstanding Performance Award, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
- 2017 Outstanding Performance Award, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
- 2003-2006 Fulbright Scholar
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Chemical Engineering), University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO (2006)
- Master's Degree of Engineering (Chemical Engineering), King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand (2001)
- Bachelor's Degree of Engineering (Chemical Engineering), Prince of Songkla University, Thailand (1999)
Trademarks and Patents
US-20070265459-A1 - Soy Based Polyols. https://portal.unifiedpatents.com/patents/patent/US-20070265459-A1
Other Publications
- Jang G.G., G.S. Jung, P.A. Meyer, A. Kasturi, D. Stamberga, R. Custelcean, C. Tsouris. "Effective Direct Steam Regeneration of Bis-Iminoguanidine Solid Sorbent Used for Carbon Dioxide Capture." Chemical Engineering Journal. 2024. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2024.153469
- Ni Y., X. Li, T. Wang, P.A. Meyer, J. Ramos, K. Simmons. “Toward Recycling Polyolefin Wastes Via Single-Step Solid-State Friction Extrusion.” Polym Eng Sci. 2024. doi: 10.1002/pen.26776
- Meyer P.A., L.J. Snowden-Swan, K. Pomraning, S. Phillips. "Conversion of Corn Stover to Fuel and Chemical – the Optimization of Biomass Carbon Efficiency through Lignin Utilization." In 2023 American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Annual Meeting, Nov 6, 2023. https://aiche.confex.com/aiche/2023/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/672323
- Meyer P.A., S. Li, L.J. Snowden-Swan, U. Lee, R.B. Tello, S. Phillips. "Net Zero and Negative Carbon Biofuels from Hydrothermal Liquefaction and Biocrude Upgrading." In 2023 American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Annual Meeting. Nov 8, 2023. https://aiche.confex.com/aiche/2023/prelim.cgi/Paper/672555
- Meyer P.A., F. Pierobon, D.M. Santosa, C.E. Kruger, T.S. Potter, J. Male, D.P. Collins. "Economics and Sustainability Analysis of Cover Crops for Biofuels Production: Base on Experimental Plots in Washington State. Presentation." American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers 2023 Annual International Meeting, Omaha, NE. July 8-12, 2023
- Meyer P.A., L.J. Snowden-Swan, U. Lee and E. Yoo. “Decarbonization of Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Wet Waste to Transportation Fuels and Its Techno-economic and Life Cycle and Analysis.” The International Conference on Thermochemical Conversion Science: Biomass & Municipal Solid Waste to RNG, Biofuels & Chemicals (TCBIOMASS). Denver, CO. April 2022
- Phillips, S.D., S.B. Jones, P.A. Meyer, L.J. Snowden‐Swan. "Techno‐Economic Analysis of Cellulosic Ethanol Conversion to Fuel and Chemicals." Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining. 2022. doi.org/10.1002/bbb.2346
- Meyer P.A. et al. U.S. DRIVE Net-Zero Carbon Fuels Technical Team Analysis Summary Report 2021. https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2023-11/NZTT%20FY21%20Summary%20Report_Final_.pdf
- Meyer P.A. et al. U.S. DRIVE Net-Zero Carbon Fuels Technical Team Analysis Summary Report 2020. https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2021-12/NZTT_FY20_Summary_Report_v20210106_NREL_Communication.pdf
- Tan E., T.R. Hawkins, U. Lee, L. Tao, P.A. Meyer, M.Q. Wang, and T. Thompson. "Biofuel Options for Marine Applications: Technoeconomic and Life-Cycle Analyses." Environmental Science & Technology 55. May 2021. doi:10.1021/acs.est.0c06141
- Meyer P.A., L.J. Snowden-Swan, S.D. Phillips, Y. Jiang, S. Li, J. Askander. “Analysis and Sustainability Interface.” Bioenergy Technologies Office 2021 Project Peer Review—Data, Modeling, and Analysis. March 2021. https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2021-04/beto-01-peer-review-2021-analysis-meyer.pdf
- Meyer P.A., L.J. Lesley J Snowden-Swan, S.B. Jones, K. G. Rappé, D.S. Hartley. "The Effect of Feedstock Composition on Fast Pyrolysis and Upgrading to Transportation Fuels: Techno-Economic Analysis and Greenhouse Gas Life Cycle Analysis." Fuel. 2020. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2019.116218.