Dr. Engelberth’s research and teaching focus on the conversion of agricultural and food processing residues into higher value products, with an emphasis on bioprocess design, separation technologies, and techno economic analysis. She is particularly interested in advancing circular economy approaches that improve resource efficiency and sustainability across food, fuel, and bioproduct systems.
Dr. Engelberth’s work integrates experimental research with systems level assessment to inform both industrial practice and policy relevant decision making. Through collaborations with industry, government, and interdisciplinary academic teams, she seeks to translate fundamental chemical and biological engineering principles into scalable solutions that support a more sustainable future. She co-leads the Circular Economy Systems Special Initiative at ISF.