Jon Herlevich, Jr.

Jon Herlevich, Jr. is a Professor of Practice in Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University (MTU), affiliated with the College of Engineering. He serves as Advisor to the Chemical Engineering Student Advisory Board and Interim Advisor for the Consumer Product Manufacturing Enterprise. His work focuses on bridging practical industry experience with academic education, emphasizing process analysis, design, and safety.

Education:

• MS in Chemical Engineering, MTU
• BS in Chemical Engineering, MTU
• AAS in Project Management, George Washington University

Research Interests: Jon specializes in applying over 24 years of industry experience from petroleum refining and natural gas processing to enhance student training. His expertise includes process safety, operational excellence, and leadership. He has implemented safety improvements using Operational Excellence frameworks at multiple facilities.

Publications: His work spans process design optimization, pollution prevention, and safety curriculum development. Key areas include FCCU scrubbing systems, heat/cogeneration assessment, and environmental software tools.

Advising & Grants: As an advisor, he supports student enterprises and integrates industry best practices into academic programs. No specific grants are highlighted in the text.

Labs/Teams: While not explicitly stated, his role in the Consumer Product Manufacturing Enterprise suggests involvement with interdisciplinary project teams focused on industrial applications.