Mirko Schoenitz

Mirko Schoenitz is an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). His research focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and combustion of reactive materials, with particular emphasis on energetic nanocomposites, metal-based fuels, and advanced powder processing techniques.

Education: Ph.D. (2001), M.A. (1997) from Princeton University; and a degree from RWTH Aachen (1995).

Research Interests: Development of novel reactive materials for propulsion and energy applications, including boron-based composites, aluminum powders with enhanced reactivity, and metal-fluoride oxidizers. He explores ignition mechanisms, combustion dynamics, and surface interactions in high-energy materials. Key methodologies include mechanical milling, arrested reactive milling, and electrostatic discharge experiments.

Recent Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes material synthesis via emulsion-assisted milling, surface reactions of organophosphorus compounds, and combustion optimization in solid fuel ramjets. Studies also investigate the role of particle morphology in reactivity and the use of additives like gallium to enhance ignition.

Awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

Advising & Labs: No student advisees listed. Active in NJIT's materials science infrastructure, likely affiliated with labs focused on energetic materials characterization and combustion testing.