Department of Chemical Engineering
Beyond Learning
Chemical engineering students at Michigan Tech do more than just study this extensive field; they graduate with a unique set of skills gleaned from hands-on lab experience and competitive course work. The Department of Chemical Engineering has one of the most expansive learning laboratories in the discipline worldwide—measuring in at 6,500 square feet, the Unit Operations Lab is a pilot-plant-scale educational facility dedicated to chemical processing. Combined with world-class faculty, this program ensures our students are prepared to succeed in industry and beyond.
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Timothy C. Eisele
PhD, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Michigan Technological University
Contact
906-487-2017
tceisele@mtu.edu
Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering
Research and Teaching Interests Particulate processing, chemistry and thermodynamics of metals extraction; physical separation processes, sustainable raw materials production, oxidative and reductive bioleaching of metals.Large-scale processing and utilization of industrial wastes. Materials such as fly-ashes scrubber sludges, metallurgical slags, machining wastes, and many other similar materials present a significant
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Professor, Chemical Engineering
Catalysis, Reactor design and modellingFor the past 30 years, a large portion of our research and consulting has dealt with reactor modeling and catalysis for energy and environmental applications. Specifically, we have developed an expertise in multiphase reactor design for a wide range of processes ranging from the hydrotreatment
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Adrienne Minerick
PhD, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Notre Dame du lac (USA)
Contact
906-487-2796
minerick@mtu.edu
Associate Dean for Research and Innovation
Adrienne R. Minerick joined the faculty at Michigan Tech as an associate professor in 2009. She was previously an associate professor and assistant professor at Mississippi State University. Minerick's primary area of research is electrokinetics with a focus on medical microdevices, blood cell dynamics, and point of care diagnostics.
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