Why Science?
ORNL is proud of its role in fostering the next generation of scientists and engineers. We bring in talented young researchers, team them with accomplished scientists and engineers, and put them to work at the lab’s one-of-a-kind facilities. The result is research that makes us proud and prepares them for distinguished careers.
Bhavna Sharma
Postdoc, Environmental Sciences Division
Ph.D., Biosystems Engineering, Oklahoma State University
Hometown: Himachal Pradesh, India
What are you working on at ORNL?
Much of my work in the Feedstock Modeling and Logistics Group is focused on developing and applying simulation and spatial models for biomass supply chain systems for production of biofuels and bioproducts. I currently evaluate risk and logistical resources required for an alternate biomass supply chain system configuration.
What would you like to do in your career?
In the near future, I would like to continue to develop modeling frame- works to address challenges associated with the biomass supply chain. Ultimately, I hope to lead a research program with the integration of mathematical, simulation and spatial models to address challenges in the environmental and energy sciences.
Why did you choose a career in science?
I am an inquisitive person by nature. In my early years science was the only place where I could find answers to my endless queries about how and why things work the way they do. Today my work allows me to find answers to challenging problems and feed my inquisitive mind.
