Pradeep K. Agrawal
- Department Chair, Chemical Engineering
- Professor, Chemical Engineering
- pkagrawa@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1870
- ChemSci 203B
Research Interests
- Heterogeneous catalysis
- Kinetics and reaction engineering
- Pyrolysis and gasification of biomass, MSW, coal and blends
Joe Azzarello
- Adjunct Instructor, Chemical Engineering
- Advisor, Alternative Energy Enterprise
- jaazzare@mtu.edu
- Chem Sci B004
Specialties
- Environmental Sustainability
Gerard T. Caneba
- Professor, Chemical Engineering
- Affiliated Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
- caneba@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2051
- EERC 309
Research Interests
- Controlled chain polymerizations
- Radiation-Initiated FRRPP
- Thermoreversible Nanobiomaterials
- Sustainability polymer materials/systems
- Enhanced oil recovery and cleanup operations
- Mathematical modeling/computer simulation of dynamic systems
- Carbon Nanotube/polymer composites
Jeana L. Collins
- Associate Teaching Professor, Chemical Engineering
- Advisor, AIChE Michigan Tech Chapter
- Head Coach, Michigan Tech Dance Team
- jeanac@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3154
- Chem Sci 305A
Timothy C. Eisele
- Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering Endowed Faculty Fellow
- tceisele@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2017
- EERC 211
Research Interests
- Particulate processing
- Chemistry and thermodynamics of metals extraction; physical separation processes,
- Sustainable raw materials production
Kyle Griffin
- Assistant Teaching Professor, Chemical Engineering
- kbgriffi@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2022
- Chem Sci 401B
Courses
- Material and Energy Balances
- Thermodynamics for Chemical Engineers
- Process Control
Specialties
- Bioprocess Engineering
- Anaerobic Digestion
Caryn Heldt
- Director, Health Research Institute
- James and Lorna Mack Endowed Chair of Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering
- Professor, Chemical Engineering
- heldt@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1134
- Chem Sci 301
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Bioseparations
- Virus removal and detection
- Biosensors
Jon Herlevich, Jr.
- Professor of Practice, Chemical Engineering
- jaherlev@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2111
- Chem Sci 305C
Courses
- Process Analysis and Design
- Chemical Process Safety
- Unit Operations Lab
Specialties
- Process Analysis and Design
- Process Safety
- Operational Excellence
- Leadership and Communications
S. Komar Kawatra
- Professor (Retired September 2022), Chemical Engineering
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Iron and Steel Making
- Particle Technology
Yixin Liu
- Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering
- yixinliu@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3576
- Chem Sci 307A
Links of Interest
Teaching
- CM2110 Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering I (Material and Energy Balance) (Fall 2020)
Research Interests
- Chemical sensors and biosensors
- Advanced sensing materials
- Electronic noses/tongues
- Sensor and sensor-array chemometrics/data analytics
Adrienne Minerick
- Professor, Chemical Engineering
- Affiliated Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- President, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
- minerick@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2796
- Chem Sci 717A
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Microdevices
- Medical diagnostics
- Nonlinear electrophoresis
Michael E. Mullins
- Professor, Chemical Engineering
- memullin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1445
- Chem Sci 401A
Links of Interest
Teaching Interests
- Thermodynamics
- Reactor Design
Research Interests
- Catalysis, reactor design, and thermodynamics
- Engineered nanostructures
Rebecca G. Ong
- Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
- Director, Graduate Programs, Chemical Engineering
- rgong1@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2662
- Chem Sci 401E
Links of Interest
Courses Taught
- CM5300 – Advanced Transport Phenomena
- CM3979/ENT3979 – Alternative Energy Processes and Technologies
- CM4125 - Bioprocess Engineering Lab
Research Interests
- Lignocellulosic-Based Biofuels and Biomaterials
- Sustainability of Bioenergy Production Systems
Lei Pan
- Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
- leipan@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2569
- Chem Sci 401C
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Particulate Separation
- Surface Chemistry
- Process Modelling
Kurt A. Rickard
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering
- karickar@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1787
- Cell: 563-340-4981
- Chem Sci 305B
Specialty
- Process Control and Optimization
Tony N. Rogers
- Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
- Co-Advisor, Consumer Product Manufacturing Enterprise
- tnrogers@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2210
- Cell: 906-231-3328
- Chem-Sci 305D
Research Interests
- Process simulation and improvement
- Physical property prediction and measurement
- Electrical energy storage
John Sandell
- Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
- jfsandel@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2557
- EERC 232
Research Interests
- Fire protection and environmental engineering
David R. Shonnard
- Professor, Chemical Engineering
- Robbins Chair in Sustainable Use of Materials
- drshonna@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3468
- DOW 840A
Research Interests
- Bioprocess engineering
- Alternative energy/Biofuels
- Sustainability