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Emma C. Brace, Ph.D.
Emma C. Brace, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Engineering
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Emma C. Brace, Ph.D.

Emma C. Brace, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Engineering

Dr. Brace (she/her) went to college as a first-generation college student and just kept going until she earned a PhD. Her research interests include bioprocessing and bioseparations to develop new bioproducts; quantitative sustainable design (incorporating TEA and LCA) of biorefineries; and engineering education. Dr. Brace is currently an Assistant Professor at Boston College in the newly-formed Engineering Department.

  • Postdoc, Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2020-2023
  • PhD, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, 8/2020
  • MS, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, 8/2016
  • BS, Biological Systems Engineering, Chemistry Minor, Kansas State University, 5/2014

Current Group Members

Sarvada Chipkar, Ph.D.
Sarvada Chipkar, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Sept. 2024 – present

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Sarvada Chipkar, Ph.D.

Sarvada Chipkar, Ph.D.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Sept. 2024 – present

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Luke Baxter
Luke Baxter
Undergraduate Research Fellow
May 2024 – present
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Luke Baxter

Luke Baxter

Undergraduate Research Fellow

May 2024 – present

| Sophomore, Human-Centered Engineering

Melanie (Mel) Cotta
Melanie (Mel) Cotta
Undergraduate Research Fellow
May 2024 – present
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Melanie (Mel) Cotta

Melanie (Mel) Cotta

Undergraduate Research Fellow

May 2024 – present

| Junior, Human-Centered Engineering

Isabella (Bella) Doyle
Isabella (Bella) Doyle
Undergraduate Research Fellow
Nov. 2023 – present
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Isabella (Bella) Doyle

Isabella (Bella) Doyle

Undergraduate Research Fellow

Nov. 2023 – present

| Sophomore, Human-Centered Engineering

Sam Luzuriaga
Sam Luzuriaga
Undergraduate Research Fellow
Jan. 2025 – Present
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Sam Luzuriaga

Sam Luzuriaga

Undergraduate Research Fellow

Jan. 2025 – Present

| Junior, Human-Centered Engineering

Gillian Mohr
Gillian Mohr
Undergraduate Research Fellow
Jan. 2024 – Present
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Gillian Mohr

Gillian Mohr

Undergraduate Research Fellow

Jan. 2024 – Present

| Sophomore, Human-Centered Engineering

William (Will) Rice
William (Will) Rice
Undergraduate Research Fellow
Jan. 2024 – Present
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William (Will) Rice

William (Will) Rice

Undergraduate Research Fellow

Jan. 2024 – Present

| Junior, Human-Centered Engineering

Claire Richter
Claire Richter
Undergraduate Research Fellow
Jan. 2024 – present
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Claire Richter

Claire Richter

Undergraduate Research Fellow

Jan. 2024 – present

| Junior, Human-Centered Engineering

Malik Robinson
Malik Robinson
Environmental Studies Senior Thesis student
August 2024 – May 2025
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Malik Robinson

Malik Robinson

Environmental Studies Senior Thesis student

August 2024 – May 2025

Charlotte (Charlie) Tonelli
Charlotte (Charlie) Tonelli
Undergraduate Research Fellow
Aug. 2024 – present
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Charlotte (Charlie) Tonelli

Charlotte (Charlie) Tonelli

Undergraduate Research Fellow

Aug. 2024 – present

| Sophomore, Chemistry

Lil’ Baldy
Lil’ Baldy
Lab Mascot & Assistant
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Lil’ Baldy

Lil’ Baldy

Lab Mascot & Assistant

Group Alumni

  • Avery Suza, Boston College HCE student, Undergraduate Research Fellow May – December 2024
  • Bennett Lewis, Boston College HCE student, Undergraduate Research Assistant/Fellow October 2023 – May 2024

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