Marina Tsianou

Marina Tsianou is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University at Buffalo (SUNY), where she focuses on molecularly engineered materials, self-assembly, interfacial phenomena, controlled crystallization, and biomimetics. Her research addresses sustainability challenges in plastic recycling, PFAS pollution, and polymer science.

Education:

• PhD in Chemistry, Lund University, Sweden (2000)
• MS in Chemical Engineering, Tufts University (1995)
• Diploma in Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Greece (1990)

Her research explores interfacial behavior of polymers and surfactants, with applications in plastic recycling, environmental remediation, and biomimetic material design. Recent work emphasizes molecular recycling of plastics using solvent-based methods, PFAS pollutant interactions at interfaces, and crystallinity control in polymers for sustainable solutions.

Scientific Recognition:

• William R. Schowalter Lecture (2023)

Her publications highlight trends in polyolefin dissolution, mixed surfactant systems, and biomimetic crystallization. She contributes to plastic waste valorization and textile recycling through advanced chemical-physical transformations.

Labs and Teams: She leads research in colloid and surface phenomena at SUNY-Buffalo, advancing molecular-level understanding of polymer-surfactant interactions for environmental applications.