Julie Renner

Julie N. Renner is Associate Professor in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Case Western Reserve University and P. Anne Hiltner, PhD and Debra L. Wilfong, PhD Designated Professor in Engineering. Her lab develops biomolecular platforms to control solid-liquid interfaces for sustainable technologies.

Research pillars include:

• Peptide-engineered surfaces for rare earth element recovery
• Electrochemical systems for nutrient and resource extraction
• Antifouling biomaterials via peptide modification
• Plasma-assisted ammonia synthesis

Recent publications (2021-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on peptide-functionalized interfaces, with 12/15 articles featuring engineered peptides for specific recognition, catalytic control, or surface modification. Applied domains encompass wastewater treatment, sustainable mining, and biomedical interfaces.

Award highlights include NSF CAREER Award and Undergraduate Teaching Award. She leads projects on critical material recovery funded by DOE and NSF.