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Pamela M. Chu (Fed)
Program Coordinator - Carbon Capture, Use, and Storage
Pam Chu coordinates the Carbon Capture, Use, and Storage (CCUS) program in the Material Measurement Laboratory (MML) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This program works with industry to develop pre-standardization research products to underpin the development of international standards for CCUS. Based on stakeholder outreach, a need for improved measurements and transparent standard methods was identified, particularly for carbon dioxide removal (CDR), a nascent industry. Given the variety and complexity of CDR approaches (engineered and hybrid pathways), comparable measurements are needed to adequately assess performance, inform decisions, and facilitate trade. Furthermore, advanced technologies are needed to acquire accurate data at appropriate spatial and temporal resolution to validate and improve the models. Ultimately, new practical standardized and traceable measurement technologies are essential to increase data veracity, quality, and objectivity. To guide MML’s pre-standardization research and meet industry needs, the program established two consortia, 1) Advanced Cements and Concretes to help develop updated codes and standards and associated measurement capabilities, and 2) Carbon Dioxide Removal to help harmonize measurement and standards development. MML’s research is focused on the development of new measurement tools with well-understood uncertainties. Currently, the effort is focused on measurement methods of carbon dioxide sorption kinetics on solid sorbents, the quantification of carbonates in cements and concretes, and next generation chemical standards for seawater. For more information, see https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/carbon-capture-use-and-storage.
Awards
- Department of Commerce Bronze Medal Award
- Science Spectrum Trailblazer BEYA STEM
- Presidential Early Career Award for Scientist and Engineers (PECASE)
- Department of Commerce Bronze Medal Award
- NIST Measurement Science Award
- National Partnership for Reinventing Government Hammer Award
- National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship
- American Association of University Women Graduate Fellowship
- General Electric Foundation Katharine Blodgett Graduate Fellowship