معرفی
Michael C. Grady is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Drexel University, where he has taught since 1997. Concurrently, he holds industry positions, including his current role as a Technology Fellow at Axalta Coating Solutions. His career spans 25+ years in industrial R&D, focusing on polymer engineering and bioprocess innovation.
Education:
- DSc, Material Science / Chemical Engineering, ETH Zurich, 1997
- MSc, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, 1984
- BSc, Chemical Engineering, Drexel University, 1982
Research Interests:
Grady's work bridges polymer science and biochemical engineering. His polymer research emphasizes acrylic polymerization mechanisms, condensation polymerization optimization, and polyurethane dispersion techniques. In bioprocessing, he focuses on fermentation modeling, in-situ product removal, and metabolic engineering for biofuel production. His industrial expertise drives applied research in reaction engineering and sustainable manufacturing.
Publication Trends:
Recent articles (2015–2021) highlight experimental and theoretical studies in polymer reaction engineering, including high-temperature free-radical polymerization, copolymerization modeling, and nanocomposite materials. Common themes include reaction mechanism elucidation, process optimization algorithms, and novel material applications in energy and sustainability.
Awards:
- 2017 Outstanding Adjunct Professor of Chemical Engineering, Drexel University
Industry Leadership:
At DuPont (2007–2016), he led teams developing biobutanol fermentation processes and polymer technologies. At Axalta, he directs process innovation for coatings manufacturing. His patented work includes extractive fermentation systems and alcohol production methods.
