
We improve energy production, water treatment, pharmaceutical purification, and chemical processing.
Membrane & Separations Researchers
Michael Ackerson

Chemical Engineering
- Petroleum processing
Bob Beitle Jr.

Chemical Engineering
- bioseparation
- fermentation
- adaptive technology for the disabled
Jamie A. Hestekin

Chemical Engineering
- charged separations
- extraction of oils and carbohydrates from algae
Shannon Servoss

Chemical Engineering
- prevent fouling on hollow fiber membranes
- modulate the aggregation of amyloid beta
- insert into bicelles to alter the surface chemistry
- form microspheres
- detect water contaminants or proteins
Ranil Wickramasinghe

Chemical Engineering
- membrane science
- membrane technology