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Departmental research on sustainability involves technologies that allow humans to enjoy a high standard of living while minimizing environmental impact.  Research groups in our department are developing high-impact sustainable technologies such as biofuels, food processing, water desalination, carbon capture, energy storage, batteries, and energy efficiency.

Sustainability Faculty 

Mahmoud El-Halwagi

  • Professor, Chemical Engineering
  • Bryan Research and Engineering Chair in Chemical Engineering
  • Managing Director, TEES Gas and Fuels Research Center
Mahmoud El-Halwagi

Mark Holtzapple

  • Professor, Chemical Engineering
  • Cathy and Dennis Seith ‘79 Faculty Fellow
Mark Holtzapple