Brendon Barragan
Biography
Brendon's academic journey began at Central Texas College, where civil engineering
initially captivated his interest. However, a transformative General Chemistry course
led him to switch gears and pursue Chemical Engineering instead. With associate degrees
in mathematics and engineering under his belt, Brendon moved to Texas Tech University's
Chemical Engineering program in the fall of 2023. Aiming for a master's degree, he
eagerly sought and joined Dr. Chen's fantastic research team in January 2024. With
a commitment to expand his experience and knowledge, Brendon looks forward to making
meaningful contributions alongside Dr. Chen and his exceptional research team.
Research interests
- Oil and gas industry adsorption techniques in adsorption beds, pressure/temperature
swings, distillation, and other areas.
- Adsorption and desorption mechanisms.
- Adsorption simulation using MATLAB, Python, and ASPEN Plus.
Education
- Associate of Engineering from Central Texas College
- Associate of Mathematics from Central Texas College
Additional Information
- Google Scholar
- Curriculum Vita
