Gabriel Salierno

Gabriel Salierno is a Green Chemist working at the Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) at University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he conducts research on safer chemical alternatives and green engineering solutions. His work focuses on developing sustainable industrial processes with reduced environmental impact.

Dr. Salierno specializes in green chemical engineering, implementation of safer chemicals in manufacturing, 3D printing applications, circular economy principles, and solventless critical cleaning technologies. His research bridges fundamental chemical engineering principles with practical industrial applications to reduce toxic chemical usage.

His recent publications demonstrate expertise in biological hydrogen production, multiphase reactor design using radioactive particle tracking, wastewater treatment through advanced oxidation processes, and supercritical fluid applications for renewable energy production. These works highlight his focus on sustainable chemical processes and pollution prevention technologies.

• Bronze medal, 34th International Chemistry Olympiad (2002)

Dr. Salierno has secured significant research funding for projects including safer alternatives to PFAS chemicals, assessment of new flame retardants, and driving toward zero use of halogenated solvents in Massachusetts. His research group collaborates with industry partners to implement practical green chemistry solutions in manufacturing settings.

He has developed expertise in custom reactor design, including bench and pilot-scale equipment for pollution prevention and clean energy production. His work with radioactive particle tracking and gamma densitometry provides valuable insights into multiphase flow systems that are difficult to observe through conventional methods.