Lauren Valentino
Chemical Engineer
Biography
Lauren Valentino is a Chemical Engineer in the Applied Materials Division at Argonne National Laboratory. Her research focuses on physical and chemical processes with an emphasis on addressing challenges related to reliable and cost-effective water and energy supplies. Her expertise includes membrane and electrochemical-based processes for water treatment, critical materials, and biofuel production applications. More specifically, her work includes material and technology development for various separations applications, including product/resource recovery and waste-to-energy processes.
Education
- Ph.D. Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign, 2017
- M.S. Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign, 2013
- B.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering, Minor in Chemistry, University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign, 2011