Mike Bono

Ph.D. StudentIMG_1516

Mechanical Engineering

Project webpage:
Dielectric characterization of algal biofuel feedstocks

127 Upson Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
msb294 (at) cornell.edu

Michael Bono is currently developing a method to measure the lipid content of algae cells in suspension via dielectric spectroscopy. His research interests include material characterization, analytical chemistry, statistical inference, electrokinetic phenomena, and fluid dynamics, particularly with applications in sustainability and energy technology.

Biography

Michael Bono joined the Micro/Nanofluidics Laboratory in December of 2009. He graduated from Union College in June of 2009 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and minors in Visual Arts and Mathematics. As an undergraduate, Michael investigated aerogel recipes, microstructures, and applications at Union’s aerogel lab. He also developed educational tools for a general education engineering course and was part of the planning team for a proposed LEED-certified building on campus.

Michael is a member of Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma, Sigma Xi, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the American Chemical Society.

Current Project

Dielectric characterization of algal biofuel feedstocks
Michael is currently developing a method for measuring the lipid content of algae cells in suspension via dielectric spectroscopy, with the end goal of a rapid lipid monitoring system for algal biofuel feedstocks.

Honors and Awards

  • ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry Graduate Student Symposium Grant, 2012
  • National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship, 2010
  • NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program, Honorable Mention, 2010
  • Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, 2008
  • American Electric Power Scholarship, 2008
  • Raytheon/FIRST Robotics Scholarship, 2007 and 2008
  • Daniel F. Pullman Engineering Prize, Union College, 2009
  • Presidential Green Grant, Union College, 2008
  • Eagle Scout Rank, 2005

Education

PhD 2015 – Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, Mechanical Engineering

M.S. 2013 – Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, Mechanical Engineering

B.S.M.E. 2009 – Union College, Schenectady, NY, Mechanical Engineering, summa cum laude with departmental honors

Publications

  • Bono MS, Garcia RD, Sri-Jayantha DV, Ahner BA, Kirby BJ (2015). Measurement of Lipid Accumulation in Chlorella vulgaris via Flow Cytometry and
    Liquid-State ¹H NMR Spectroscopy for Development of an NMR-Traceable Flow
    Cytometry Protocol. PLOS ONE  10(8):e0134846 DOI
  • Juhl SJ, Dunn NJ, Carroll MK, Anderson AM, Bruno BA, Madero JE, Bono MS (2015). Epoxide-assisted alumina aerogels by rapid supercritical extraction. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids 426:141–149 DOI
  • Bono MS, Ahner BA, Kirby BJ (2013). Detection of algal lipid accumulation due to nitrogen limitation via dielectric spectroscopy of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii suspensions in a coaxial transmission line sample cell. Bioresource Technology 143:623–631 DOI
  • Bono MS, Anderson AM, Carroll MK (2010). Alumina aerogels prepared via rapid supercritical extraction. Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology 53:216-226 DOI
  • Anderson AM, Carroll MK, Green EC, Melville JT, Bono MS (2010). Hydrophobic silica aerogels prepared via rapid supercritical extraction. Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology 53:199-207 DOI

National Presentations

  • Bono MS, Ahner BA, Kirby BJ (March 18, 2014). “Multiplex measurement of algal lipid content via dielectric spectroscopy, flow cytometry, and 1H NMR.” Division of Analytical Chemistry oral session on Analytical Chemistry in Energy at the 247th ACS National Meeting, Dallas, Texas.
  • Bono MS, Ahner BA, Kirby BJ (April 8, 2013). “Quantitative in situ measurement of algal lipid content via dielectric spectroscopy.” Division of Analytical Chemistry oral session on Characterization of Algal Lipids at the 245th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Bono MS, Rhoads K, Ahner BA, Kirby BJ (March 28, 2012). “Dielectric measurement of algal lipid content.” Division of Analytical Chemistry oral session on Challenges in Algal Biofuels: Biochemistry, Lipid Extraction and Analysis at the 243rd ACS National Meeting, San Diego, California.
  • Bono MS, Kirby BJ (March 30, 2011).   “Microfluidic dielectric spectroscopy of particle and cell solutions.” Division of Analytical Chemistry poster session at the 241st ACS National Meeting, Anaheim, California.
  • Bono MS, Anderson AM, Carroll MK (March 23, 2009). “Aerogel catalysts prepared via rapid supercritical extraction.” Division of Colloid & Surface Chemistry poster session at the 237th ACS National Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • Bono MS, Anderson AM, Carroll MK (April 2008). “Fabrication and characterization of alumina aerogels made via rapid supercritical extraction.” Poster session at the 22nd National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Salisbury, Maryland.
  • Green EC, Melville JT, Bono MS, Anderson AM, Carroll MK (April 2008). “Characterization of hydrophobic silica aerogels prepared via a rapid supercritical extraction method.” Division of Inorganic Chemistry poster session on Synthesis and Characterization of Materials at the 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Regional Presentations

  • Bono MS, Rhoads K, Ahner BA, Kirby BJ (June 10, 2011). “Dielectric measurement of algal lipid content for biodiesel production.” Oral presentation at the 11th New York Complex Matter Workshop, Syracuse, NY.
  • Ghaly A, Bono MS (April 2007).   “Computer graphics models showcase engineering to liberal arts audience.” Oral presentation at the Tech Valley Engineering Symposium, Troy, New York.