Mark Purdue

Dr. Mark Purdue is a Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia (UWA), previously serving as a Research Fellow at the National University of Singapore. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from University College Dublin and a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) qualification. His expertise spans adsorption science, gas separation technologies, molecular simulation, and catalytic processes. Key research focuses include carbon capture via vacuum swing adsorption, flue gas treatment using silica gel and zeolite 13X, and the design of pilot-scale adsorption systems.

Dr. Purdue’s work emphasizes practical applications such as scaling catalytic hydrogenation reactions and optimizing adsorbent materials. He has contributed to the development of an adsorption pilot plant for CO2 capture from wet flue gas. His research integrates computational methods (e.g., molecular dynamics) with experimental techniques to address industrial challenges in environmental engineering and chemical processing.

Awards:

• GSK Exceptional Science Award (during tenure at GlaxoSmithKline, UK)

Advising & Projects: While no formal advisees are listed, his research collaborations and project leadership in pilot plant design and adsorption modeling highlight his mentorship role in interdisciplinary teams. He is affiliated with the Fluid Science and Resources group, focusing on fluid dynamics and resource innovation.