Dr. Sabrina Spatari, Associate Professor in the Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering Department recently answered some questions for the Drexel News Blog, regarding a recent
report by the World Resources Institute that suggests that policy changes are necessary for Western countries using agricultural land for biofuel production. Dr. Spatari’s research examines the relative efficiency and sustainability of generating energy from biofuels made from crops like corn versus burning biomass, like willow and switch grass. Her
Q & A can be found on the Drexel News Blog.