Michele Galizia

Michele Galizia is an Associate Professor at The University of Oklahoma's School of Sustainable Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering within the Gallogly College of Engineering. His research focuses on developing advanced polymer-based materials for gas, vapor, and liquid separations, emphasizing energy-efficient membrane technologies. He holds a Ph.D. (2010) and M.S. (2006) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Bologna, Italy.

Research Interests: His work integrates experimental and theoretical approaches to study sorption, diffusion, and transport in polymers, aiming to design membranes for applications like gas/vapor separation, pervaporation, and organic solvent nanofiltration. Key areas include polymer structure-property relationships, stability under chemically challenging environments, and process intensification through membrane integration.

Publications: Galizia's recent work explores configurational free volume in polymers, halogen effects on membrane properties, and novel materials for OSN. His articles highlight advancements in understanding transport mechanisms and material design for industrial separations.

Awards: He has received notable recognitions, including the ACS-PMSE Early Career Award (2023), NSF CAREER Award (2021), and Presidential Professorship (2023). These honor his contributions to polymer membrane science.

Advising & Grants: Galizia mentors students and postdocs, leading funded projects from NSF, ACS-PRF, and OU initiatives. His lab collaborates with institutions like Notre Dame and ARAMCO to advance membrane innovation.

Labs & Teams: The Membrane Lab@OU, founded by Galizia, focuses on interdisciplinary research bridging chemical engineering, materials science, and polymer chemistry. It emphasizes training future scientists through rigorous experimental and theoretical work.