Steven J. Weinstein, Ph.D
Department Head
Professor
steven.weinstein@rit.edu
(585) 475-4299
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, 1988
M.S.E. Chemical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, 1985
B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Rochester, 1983
Research interests and expertise
- Engineering science of thin film coating processes
- Die manifold design
- Interfacial transport processes (heat, mass, momentum)
- Transport in biological systems
- Hydrodynamic stability
- Efficient mathematical solutions to complex engineering problems
Brian J. Landi, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
brian.landi@rit.edu
(585) 475-4726
Ph.D. Microsystems Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2006
B.S., M.S. Chemistry, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2002
Research Interests and Expertise
- Carbon nanotube characterization and devices
- Next-generation lithium ion batteries
- Near infrared-enhanced polymer solar cells
- Sustainable energy systems
Christiaan Richter, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
christiaan.richter@rit.edu
(585) 475-4383
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 2008
M.S. Applied Mathematics, University of Nebraska, 2004
M.S. Chemical Engineering University of Nebraska, 2001
B.S. Applied Mathematics, University of Pretoria, 1998
Research Interests and Expertise
- Solar cells and solar energy conversion
- Free carrier conductivity in semiconductors and nanomaterials
- Terahertz laser spectroscopy
- Electrochemical nanofabrication
- Mathematical physics and engineering mathematics
Kenneth J. Ruschak, Ph.D.
Director, Thin Film Mechanics Program
Research Professor
kjreng@rit.edu
(585) 475-5443
Ph. D. Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1974
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Carnegie-Mellon University, 1971
Research Interests and Expertise
- Engineering science of thin film coating processes
- Die manifold design
- Dispersions and their rheological behavior
- Interfacial transport processes (heat, mass, momentum)
- Efficient mathematical solutions to complex engineering problems
Harvey J. Palmer, Ph.D., P.E.
Dean, Kate Gleason College of Engineering
Professor
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, 1971
B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Rochester, 1967
Research Interests and Expertise
- Interfacial phenomena: micro-fluidic transport processes, surfactant-catalyzed reactions, dynamic surface tension effects, biomedical applications
- Hydrodynamic stability: spontaneous interfacial convection
- Biochemical engineering
Karuna S. Koppula, Ph.D
Lecturer
kskeme@rit.edu
(585)-475-2157
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, Michigan State University, 2009
M.S. Chemical Engineering, University of New Hampshire, 2004
B.Tech. Chemical Engineering, Andhra University, 2002
Research Interests and Expertise
- Realizable algebraic closure models for turbulent flows
- Computational fluid dynamics as an aid to study single and multiphase fluid flow in complex geometry
- Numerical methods for solving complex equations in engineering problems
- Gas diffusion layers in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel cells
Patricia Taboada-Serrano, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
ptsche@rit.edu
(585) 475-7337
Ph.D. Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2005
M.S. Chemical Engineering University Simon Bolivar, 2001
B.S. Chemical Engineering, University Mayor de San Andres, 1999
Research Interests and Expertise
- Water deionization, intensified separations and energy storage via tailored nanostructured materials
- Gas hydrates
- Molecular modeling, statistical mechanics and thermodynamics
- Water management and conservation
Reginald E. Rogers, Jr., Ph.D
Assistant Professor
reginald.rogers@rit.edu
(585) 475-4157
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2010
M.S. Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 2004
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2001
Research Interest & Expertise
- Carbon nanotube-based adsorption systems
- Chemical and biological sensors
- Development of next generation battery materials
- Microwave-assisted synthesis of novel nanomaterials
- Colloidal and soft matter synthesis and characterization
Staff
Elizabeth Ewell
Advisor
Office: INS/3106
(585) 475-6893
eleiao@rit.edu
Paul Gregorius
Senior Laboratory Technician
Office: INS/2110
(585) 475-4196
paul.gregorius@rit.edu
Julie Olney
Assistant to the Department Head
Office: INS/2103
(585) 475-4510
julie.olney@rit.edu
Holly Rollins
Research Program Administrator
Office: INS/4108
(585) 475-4319
hlrche@rit.edu
Cheryl Zielinski
Staff Assistant
Office: INS/3110
(585) 475-7144
cazche@rit.edu