Benjamin M. Comer

Benjamin M. Comer, PhD, is a distinguished researcher in the field of Chemical Engineering, with a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) applications. At Georgia Institute of Technology, Benjamin developed a zero carbon-emission method for ammonia production and pioneered the subfield of photocatalytic nitrogen fixation. As a Postdoctoral Research Scholar at Stanford University, Benjamin utilized computational strategies to discover new materials for fuel cells and developed essential software for the research center. Previous experience includes a Process Engineering Co-Op at SABIC, where Benjamin implemented chemical process changes, and current roles at Shell as both an AI Researcher and R&D Data Scientist, leading projects to optimize catalysts and support experimental design using data science techniques. Academic credentials include a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Engineering, Summa Cum Laude, from Auburn University.