CHEE Class Notes - Spring 2025
Lance Hubbard’s children "looking for Nemo" at the Albuquerque aquarium.
Jennifer Wilcox
Class of 2004, PhD in Chemical Engineering
I was featured in Penn Engineering Magazine for my achievements in environmental and clean energy conversion research. I am the Presidential Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering and Energy Policy at the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy and professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania.
The article highlights my research on carbon-removal technology and the development of novel climate solutions such as increasing carbon storage in forest biomass.
I get excited about these projects and working with students on cutting-edge ideas that have a solid pathway to positive climate and environmental impact.
Danielle Dysinger
Class of 2013, BS in Chemical Engineering
I was featured in CEO World Magazine as part of its CEO Spotlight series. I worked at Intel, Roche and Exyte before founding Big Sky Campers, a business that offers customized car campers that are affordable, functional and high-quality. After years of managing large-scale engineering projects, I realized I missed that hands-on, personal touch in my work. Starting Big Sky Campers allowed me to merge my technical expertise with my passion for camping and sustainability.
Lance Hubbard
Class of 2016, PhD in Chemical Engineering
lhubbar1@lanl.gov
I recently started working at the Los Alamos National Laboratory as the domain lead for materials, compatibility, and aging for W93 – the new warhead being developed to serve as the United States’ submarine-based deterrent. I ensure that the W93s remain functional from a materials perspective for up to the next 100 years, in the unfortunate event they’re needed.
Previously I worked for 10 years at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory making inorganic nanites for applications such as explosive tolerant paints, SARS-COV-2 sensors, and extreme factory tracers. It has been a fun switch.
Yousuf Alsalmi
Class of 2022, BS in Chemical Engineering
yousuffalsalmi@gmail.com
I am a well site engineer and drilling operations supervisor with Petroleum Development Oman, which is one of the largest oil and gas exploration and production companies in the Middle East. I am training with Shell to become a certified drilling and welding inspector and hope to graduate in three years.
Prior to my current position, I worked for a year as a sales and services chemical engineer selling chemical solutions to businesses in different industries.