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Alberto Striolo is the Asahi Glass Chair and Lloyd and Jane Austin Presidential Professor in the School of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. He also holds an honorary part-time position as Research Professor at University College London (UCL). His research focuses on molecular simulations and multi-scale modeling to address challenges in energy, environmental science, and materials engineering.
Education: PhD (2002) and B.S. (1998) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Padova, Italy. Postdoctoral training at UC Berkeley, North Carolina State University, and Vanderbilt University.
Research Interests: In-silico design of chemical additives, environmental impact mitigation for energy sectors, microplastics/antibiotics contamination management, and pedagogical innovations. His work combines advanced simulations (e.g., molecular dynamics, machine learning) with experimental collaborations, aiming to bridge theory and industrial applications.
Key Contributions: Over 200 peer-reviewed publications, including work on gas hydrate management, nanoparticle behavior, and shale gas dynamics. Notable projects include collaborations with BP, Chevron, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Awards: HP Outstanding Junior Faculty Award (2011), Fellowships from IoM3, RSC, IChemE, and IoP. Named Honorary Research Professor at UCL (2021).
Advising & Grants: Mentored over 20 PhD students and postdocs. Secured funding from NSF, EPSRC, and industry partnerships. Active in diversity initiatives, including workshops on inclusivity in STEM.
Labs & Teams: Leads a multidisciplinary research group utilizing cutting-edge computational tools. Collaborates internationally on projects like carbon capture and geothermal energy solutions.
