- Professor and Chair, Chemical Engineering
- memullin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1445
- Chem Sci 203B
Links of Interest
Teaching Interests
- Thermodynamics
- Reactor Design
Research Interests
- Catalysis, reactor design, and thermodynamics
- Engineered nanostructures
- Adjunct Instructor, Chemical Engineering
- Advisor, Alternative Energy Enterprise
- jaazzare@mtu.edu
- Chem Sci 310B
Specialties
- Environmental Sustainability
- Professor, Chemical Engineering
- Affiliated Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
- caneba@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2051
- H-STEM 252
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
- Associate Teaching Professor, Chemical Engineering
- Gary Sparrow Endowed Faculty Fellow in Chemical Engineering
- Advisor, AIChE Michigan Tech Chapter
- jeanac@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3154
- Chem Sci 305A
- Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering Endowed Faculty Fellow
- Director, Graduate Programs, Chemical Engineering
- tceisele@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2017
- HSTEM 237
Research Interests
- Particulate processing
- Chemistry and thermodynamics of metals extraction; physical separation processes,
- Sustainable raw materials production
- Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 2012
- M.S., Molecular Biology, Genetics and Biotechnology, Istanbul Technical University, 2005
- B.S., Chemical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, 2003
- agencogl@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1787
- HSTEM 234
Research Interests
- Microfluidics
- Electrokinetics
- Cell sorting and identification
- Droplet PCR
"The science of today is the technology of tomorrow"
—Elbert Teller
—Elbert Teller
- Assistant Professor
- mgencogl@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3488
- H-STEM 258
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Cancer tissue engineering
- Cellular processes to understand diseases
- Scaffold-based disease modeling
- Organoid engineering
- Assistant Teaching Professor, Chemical Engineering
- kbgriffi@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2022
- Chem Sci 305B
Courses
- Material and Energy Balances
- Thermodynamics for Chemical Engineers
- Process Control
Specialties
- Bioprocess Engineering
- Anaerobic Digestion
"You can't change the world, but you can make a dent!"
—Sheldon Mopes
—Sheldon Mopes
- Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering
- Affiliated Assistant Professor, CEGE and Social Sciences
- Faculty Advisor, Green Campus Enterprise
- rhandler@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3612
- H-STEM 235
Courses
- ENG 4515/5515 Introduction to Sustainability and Resilience
- ENG 4525/5525 Systems Analysis for Sustainability and Resilience
- CM 3980 Sustainable Chemical Engineering
- Green Campus Enterprise
Research Interests
- Life-cycle assessment
- Sustainability and resilience
- Food, Energy, and Water systems
- Sustainable materials and manufacturing
- Ecosystem services
- Aquaponics and hydroponics
- Director, Health Research Institute
- James and Lorna Mack Endowed Chair in Continuous Processing
- Professor, Chemical Engineering
- heldt@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1134
- Chem Sci 301
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Bioseparations
- Virus removal and detection
- Biosensors
- Professor of Practice, Chemical Engineering
- Advisor, Chemical Engineering Student Advisory Board
- Interim Advisor, Consumer Product Manufacturing Enterprise
- 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
- University Professor
- Charles and Carroll McArthur Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
- Affiliated Professor, Chemical Engineering
- yunhangh@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2261
- M & M Building 502
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Nanomaterials (such as 3D graphene) for energy and environment
- Superstructure materials for energy
- Energy devices (solar cells, fuel cells, batteries, and supercapacitors)
- Heterogeneous catalysis
- Thermo-photocatalysis
- Photocatalysis
- Electrocatalysis
- Synthesis of novel solid materials and liquid fuels from CO2
- Conversion of natural gas
- Hydrogen production and storage
- Conversion and utilization of biomass
- Microplastics
- Conversion and utilization of waste plastics
- Professor Emerita, Chemical Engineering
- Adjunct Professor, Chemical Engineering
- jaking@mtu.edu
- Chem Sci 307B
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Thermally and electrically conductive resins/composites
Daniel Kulas
- Research Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering
- Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering
- Affiliated Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- yixinliu@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3576
- HSTEM 253
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
- Distinguished Professor, Chemical Engineering
- Affiliated Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- President, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
- minerick@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2796
- HSTEM 259
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Microdevices
- Medical diagnostics
- Nonlinear electrophoresis
- Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
- rgong1@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2662
- Chem Sci 717A
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
- Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
- leipan@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2569
- HSTEM 236
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Particulate Separation
- Surface Chemistry
- Process Modelling
- Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
- jfsandel@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2557
- HSTEM 233
Research Interests
- Fire protection and environmental engineering
Len Switzer
- Associate Director, Partnerships & External Relations
- Adjunct Professor of Practice, Chemical Engineering
- lswitzer@mtu.edu
- 906-487-4309
- M&M 722E