Faculty
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
Visiting Assistant Professor
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
Staff
Paul Gregorius
Senior Laboratory Technician
Julie Olney
Department Manager
julie.olney@rit.edu
Engineering Hall, 17-2635
(585) 475-4510
Reginald Rogers
Postdoctoral Fellow