Timothy C. Eisele

Timothy C. Eisele is an Associate Professor and Chemical Engineering Endowed Faculty Fellow at Michigan Technological University (MTU), serving as Co-Director of Graduate Programs in Chemical Engineering. He earned all three of his degrees (BS, MS, and PhD) in Metallurgical Engineering from MTU. His research focuses on particulate processing, metals extraction, and sustainable raw material production, with emphasis on advancing physical separation techniques and bioleaching technologies to enhance resource recovery and reduce industrial waste.

Education:

• PhD in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, MTU
• MS in Metallurgical Engineering, MTU
• BS in Metallurgical Engineering, MTU

Research Highlights:

• Development of advanced separation techniques (e.g., column flotation, electromagnetic separation) for fine particulate materials
• Investigation of oxidative and reductive bioleaching for metals recovery using microorganisms
• Optimization of energy efficiency in comminution processes
• Utilization of industrial wastes (e.g., fly ash, slags) for sustainable material markets

Grants & Projects:

Recipient of U.S. DOE grant (FG26-03NT41938) for biohydrometallurgical iron extraction research and holder of U.S. Patent #7,632,330 for environmentally benign iron production methods.