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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Why Choose Chemical Engineering at Michigan Tech?
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Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering
My research group uses natural and artificial molecular recognition to improve human health. This work includes discovering small peptides or chemicals that bind specifically to proteins and engineering devices that utilize the binding property.
Virus Removal and DetectionA biotherapeutic is any product that is made to improve human health and comes from a biological . . .
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Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
I am interested in advanced control strategies and algorithms including the application of artificial intelligence to process control
Process IntegrityAs systems undergo operational changes due to equipment degradation, market demands, and other external disturbances, some processes approach failure conditions. To provide appropriate actions to prevent failure, predictive monitoring and control are needed. To this end, we . . .
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Wenzhen Li
PhD, Physical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics
Contact
906-487-2298
wzli@mtu.edu
Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
Our research is at the interface of science and engineering. With the world’s increasing energy demand, the depletion of “easy” oil and gas fields, and the impact of CO2 emissions on the Earth’s climate, people have been forced to seek clean and sustainable energy resources. Lignocellulosic biomass can significantly reduce our dependence on . . .
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