Jiaxin Ren

PhD Candidate

Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano

Phone: +390223993205

Fax: +390270638173

jiaxin.ren@polimi.it

 

Research Interests

My primary scientific interest is in the field of developing chemical kinetic models for the pyrolysis and gasification of biomass, guided and validated by laboratory-scale data and literature. My research mainly focuses on the catalytic effects of inorganic compounds on biomass pyrolysis, such as alkali and alkaline earth metals.

  • I am currently working on OpenSMOKE++, a general framework for chemical kinetics simulation, such as chemical equilibrium and batch reactor. I try to extend the kinetic model for biomass, considering the effects of inorganic compounds.
  • I am also interested in Python programming and try to couple Python scripts with OpenSMOKE++ to optimise the rate constants of the chemical mechanisms.

Education

  • PhD in Industrial Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano.
    Nov. 2025 – Present
    • Advisors: Prof. Matteo Pelucchi
  • Master’s Degree in Energy and Power Engineering at Huanzhong University. Sept. 2022 – Jun. 2025
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Energy and Power Engineering at Huanzhong University. Sept. 2018 – Jun. 2022