Charles Maldarelli

Charles Maldarelli is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the City College of New York (CCNY), with affiliations at the Levich Institute. His research spans colloid science, interfacial phenomena, rare earth element recovery, and eco-friendly separation technologies. He has pioneered work in peptide-surfactant interactions for environmental remediation, foam stabilization, and microfluidic applications.

• University: City College of New York
• Department: Chemical Engineering
• Affiliations: Levich Institute

Research Interests: His work focuses on molecular-level engineering of interfaces for sustainable processes. This includes:

• Design of lanthanide-binding peptides for eco-friendly rare earth recovery via foam fractionation
• Mechanistic studies of nanoparticle-peptide synergy in interfacial separations
• Development of colloidal motors and self-propelled systems for targeted transport
• Investigations into foam stability, coarsening prevention, and CO2 capture technologies
• Environmental applications of surfactants and sacrificial amphiphiles for oil spill mitigation

Publications: Recent articles highlight advancements in rare earth recovery using peptide surfactants, nanoparticle-assisted foam separations, and colloidal hydrodynamics. His work bridges fundamental interfacial science with practical environmental and biomedical applications.