Cari Launiere is a Principal Chemical Engineer in the Chemical and Fuel Cycle Technologies Division at Argonne National Laboratory. Dr. Launiere completed an undergraduate degree at Tulane University with a triple major in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Neuroscience. She received her Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a dissertation in microfluidic circulating tumor cell isolation.

For the past six years, Dr. Launiere has led research efforts on the adaptation of common biotechnology tools for applications in next-generation energy systems. Specifically, her research has focused on micro- and nanotechnology, process monitoring, process development, high-throughput analysis, and molten salt systems. Dr. Launiere’s current research interests include the development of automated high-temperature fluid handling technologies to support near-real-time process monitoring and process control in industrial processes such as light metals production and concentrating solar power.