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We improve energy production, water treatment, pharmaceutical purification, and chemical processing.
Membrane & Separations Researchers
Michael Ackerson
![Michael Ackerson](/_resources/images/engr_research/cheg-researchers/MichaelAckerson.jpg)
Chemical Engineering
- Petroleum processing
Bob Beitle Jr.
![Bob Beitle Jr.](/_resources/images/engr_research/biomed_healthcare_researchers/beitle_r.jpg)
Chemical Engineering
- bioseparation
- fermentation
- adaptive technology for the disabled
Christa Hestekin
![Christa Hestekin](/_resources/images/engr_research/biomed_healthcare_researchers/hesteki_c.jpg)
Chemical Engineering
- investigation of early stage protein aggregation using microchannel electrophoresis
- evaluation of algal properties for biofuel production
Jamie A. Hestekin
![Jamie A. Hestekin](/_resources/images/engr_research/energy_researchers/hestekin_J.jpg)
Chemical Engineering
- charged separations
- extraction of oils and carbohydrates from algae
Karthik Nayani
![Karthik Nayani](/_resources/images/engr_research/cheg-researchers/KarthikNayani.jpg)
Chemical Engineering
- Soft Materials
- Biomaterials
- Self Assembly
Keisha Bishop Walters
![Keisha Walters](/_resources/images/engr_research/cheg-researchers/KeishaWalters.jpg)
Chemical Engineering
- Stimuli Responsive Polymers
- Advanced Separations
- Nanomaterials
- Surface and Interfacial Engineering
- Functional (Bio)polymers
- Sustainable Polymers
Ranil Wickramasinghe
![Ranil Wickramasinghe](/_resources/images/engr_research/energy_researchers/Wickramasinghe_Ranil.jpg)
Chemical Engineering
- membrane science
- membrane technology