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Geoffrey M. Geise is an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia's Department of Chemical Engineering, with a courtesy appointment in Materials Science and Engineering. His research focuses on advanced polymer membranes for water desalination, ion separation, and clean energy applications like redox flow batteries. He also directs the undergraduate chemical engineering program.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (University of Texas at Austin, 2012)
- M.S.E. in Chemical Engineering (University of Texas at Austin, 2010)
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering (Pennsylvania State University, 2007)
Research interests include:
- Fundamental studies of small molecule transport in polymeric materials
- Development of desalination and ion-selective membranes
- Non-aqueous redox flow battery membranes
- Microwave dielectric relaxation spectroscopy for material analysis
Recent publications highlight breakthroughs in ion sorption mechanisms, solvent-specific membrane behavior, and modeling selectivity/permeability tradeoffs. Awards span teaching excellence (Hartfield Award, All-University Teaching Award), research recognition (NSF CAREER, NAMS Young Membrane Scientist), and innovation in lithium extraction technologies.
- Scientific Awards:
- National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2018)
- North American Membrane Society Young Membrane Scientist Award (2015)
- Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Award (2016)
- Journal of Membrane Science Editors’ Choice (2024)
Geise actively teaches courses ranging from chemical thermodynamics to advanced transport processes while leading the Geise Research Group at UVA's Chemical Engineering 222 Lab and 325 Lab on McCormick Road.
