People
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 ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ 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.
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Sept. 2024 – present
sarvada.chipkar@bc.edu
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Sept. 2024 – present
sarvada.chipkar@bc.edu
Group Alumni
- Avery Suza, ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ HCE student, Undergraduate Research Fellow May – December 2024
- Bennett Lewis, ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ HCE student, Undergraduate Research Assistant/Fellow October 2023 – May 2024