Erica Belmont, PhD

Erica Belmont, PhD

Principal Decarbonization Engineer

Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) + Biochar

Headshot of Dr. Erica Belmont on blurred brown background
Headshot of Dr. Erica Belmont on blurred brown background
Headshot of Dr. Erica Belmont on blurred brown background

Dr. Erica Belmont is the Principal Decarbonization Engineer for bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS).

Background & Bio

Dr. Belmont is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wyoming. Her research interests include combustion and pyrolysis with an emphasis on tailoring biomass conversion for energy and materials, as well as fire with an emphasis on pollutant formation.

Dr. Belmont received her Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas-Austin; and her master’s degree in mechanical engineering and her bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, both from Tufts University.

Education

PhD, Mechanical Engineering
University of Texas, Austin

MS, Chemical Engineering
Tufts University

BS, Chemical Engineering
Tufts University

Awards

Career Award
NSF

Publications and Features