Cornelius Masuku
Channel: Purdue Engineering
Date: 2021-02-20

I became an engineer because I wanted to solve problems faced by my community. As a Black engineer, I know the environment Black people live in. I wanted to bring relevant solutions to local problems. That’s why I focus on designing sustainable processes that inherently account for environmental impact. I plan to train more Black engineers to help come up with solutions to mitigate the impact of climate change on Black communities. I became an engineer because I wanted to solve problems faced by my community. As a Black engineer, I know the environment Black people live in. I wanted to bring relevant solutions to local problems. That’s why I focus on designing sustainable processes that inherently account for environmental impact. I plan to train more Black engineers to help come up with solutions to mitigate the impact of climate change on Black communities. ~ Cornelius Masuku

Dr. Cornelius Masuku is an Associate Professor of Engineering Practice in Purdue's Davidson School of Chemical Engineering.  His research centers on process systems engineering, separations, and catalysis science.

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