Kate Morrissey

Dr. Kate Morrissey serves as an Associate Teaching Professor in the Chemical & Biological Engineering Department at Montana State University's College of Engineering, with additional affiliations in the Honors College. Her teaching portfolio spans core chemical engineering courses including Process Dynamics and Control, Heat Transfer Operations, and introductory biological engineering, alongside Honors College seminars emphasizing active learning through Problem Solving Studios and industry tours.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder (2019)
• M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder (2013)
• B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Montana State University (2011)

Morrissey's research centers on bioprocess engineering with specialized focus on microalgae dewatering and flocculation mechanisms. Her work develops recyclable polymeric flocculants for sustainable biomass separation, examining molecular interactions in cellular suspension systems while extending into interdisciplinary applications such as chronic wound microbiome analysis and carbon dioxide mitigation strategies. This dual emphasis on fundamental separation processes and practical bioprocessing solutions defines her scholarly contributions.

Her publication trajectory reveals consistent specialization in bioprocess engineering principles, culminating in the 2025 textbook edition, alongside persistent investigation into microalgae harvesting technologies since 2012. Early career work demonstrates broader interdisciplinary reach into biomedical and environmental engineering domains before consolidating focus on sustainable bioresource processing.

Recognition includes:

• Founder's Day Award for Excellence (2025) from MSU Alumni Foundation
• Nomination for Phi Kappa Phi Anna K. Fridley Award (2024) from Honors College/Provost Office

Morrissey actively implements innovative pedagogical approaches across undergraduate chemical and biological engineering curricula while maintaining research productivity in separation science. No information indicates graduate student advising or external research grant leadership in the provided materials.