Majji Research Group

Madhu Venkata Rama Krishna Majji

Madhu Majji is an assistant professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Ohio University since Fall 2024. His research advances the science and engineering of electrochemical engineering and multiphase flow to address challenges in energy storage, electrochemical manufacturing, water treatment, oil and gas, and environmental sustainability. To achieve these goals, he integrates experimental studies and modeling in electrochemical engineering, colloidal science, multiphase fluid flow, and reactor design.

Prior to joining the faculty at Ohio University, Dr. Majji conducted postdoctoral research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University on colloidal gels, slurry electrodes for flow batteries, and microparticle deposition in primate lungs. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the City College of New York (CUNY) in 2017, where he studied the effects of particles on the inertial instabilities of suspension flows. He holds a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Nagarjuna University in India. Following his master’s degree, he worked in the nuclear power industry.

Jeyaseelan Krishna Udiyappan

Jeyaseelan is a Ph.D. candidate in Chemical Engineering at Ohio University. He earned his undergraduate degree in Electrochemical Engineering from the Central Electrochemical Research Institute, India. His research focuses on understanding flow and charge transport in carbon slurry electrodes within electrochemical reactors, using both experimental and modeling approaches. Outside of research, he enjoys running and biking.

Michael Gumoshabe

Michael Gumoshabe is a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at Ohio University. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from Kyambogo University in Uganda and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom. His doctoral research focuses on multiphase flow systems in oil and gas pipelines, with particular emphasis on the complex interactions between gas and liquid phases during transportation. He investigates how flow regimes influence internal pipeline corrosion, seeking to uncover the mechanisms through which flow conditions accelerate or mitigate material degradation. The overarching goal of his research is to develop predictive models and mitigation strategies that improve flow assurance, extend pipeline integrity, and enable the safe and sustainable operation of oil and gas infrastructure. Beyond research, he enjoys football, music, and traveling.

Favour Bawa

Favour Bawa is a Ph.D. student and Research Assistant at the Institute for Corrosion and Multiphase Technology (ICMT) at Ohio University. Her research focuses on enhancing the resilience of CO2 trasnport pipelines, specifically modeling multiphase flow dynamics and corrosion mechanisms. With a strong background in Python programming, Visual Basic .NET, and frontend development, Favour merges her technical expertise with a passion for improving the integrity of energy systems. When she’s not immersed in research or coding, you can find her mentoring, building, and occasionally laughing at memes that only engineers seem to appreciate.

Abdallah Wusu-Gim Ali

Abdallah Wusu-Gim Ali is a master’s student in Chemical Engineering at Ohio University and a member of the Majji Research Group. He is from Ghana, West Africa, and earned a BSc in Petroleum Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in November 2023. After graduation, he worked as an Operations Engineer at the Ghana National Gas Company. His research focuses on modeling multiphase flow systems to evaluate and predict their impact on corrosion in the oil and gas transport pipelines. Outside of academics, Abdallah enjoys watching football and is a devoted supporter of Liverpool FC.

Bryn Goldstein

Bryn Goldstein is an undergraduate student in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Ohio University, came from Virginia, US. Her research focuses on preparing and characterizing oil–water emulsions and carbon slurries. She employs rheological and electrochemical analytical tools to study these suspensions, with applications in corrosion studies for the oil and gas industry and in the design of electrochemical reactors for energy storage. Outside of research, she enjoys crocheting in her spare time.

Isaac Isiko

Isaac is an undergraduate student in Chemical Engineering at Ohio University, originally from Uganda, East Africa. His research focuses on ionic transport in slurry electrodes, with the goal of advancing the design of efficient electrochemical reactors for energy storage. He is passionate about developing sustainable and safe technologies to tackle the global energy crisis. Through his research, he is gaining valuable experience that extends beyond his coursework, exploring both fundamental principles and practical applications.

Emma Vanderbilt

Emma Vanderbilt is a sophomore in Chemical Engineering at Ohio University, originally from Cleveland, Ohio. Her research interests focus on using slurry electrodes for water treatment using electrochemical techniques.