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Professor Raj Patel is Head of Chemical Engineering at the University of Bradford, affiliated with the School of Engineering under the Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Bradford, focusing on fluid mechanics of gravure roll coating. His research emphasizes sustainable technologies, including novel methods for titanium production, water desalination via reverse osmosis, biodiesel, and transition metals like tantalum and niobium. He led the re-design of Bradford’s Chemical Engineering programs, which now boast high student satisfaction and enrollment growth.
Education:
- Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering, University of Bradford
- PhD in Fluid Mechanics of Gravure Roll Coating, University of Bradford
Research Interests: Professor Patel’s work spans energy-efficient metals production (e.g., a greener titanium process surpassing the Kroll method), environmental engineering (water desalination), and renewable energy (biodiesel). His novel titanium process is undergoing scale-up trials and shows promise for producing other transition metals. He collaborates with research groups in Mechanical and Process Engineering and Advanced Materials Engineering.
Grants & Projects: He has led or contributed to seven major EPSRC-funded projects on coating flows and polymer processing. His initiatives have driven innovation in materials science and sustainable manufacturing.
Labs/Teams: Central to revitalizing Bradford’s Chemical Engineering curriculum, his programs integrate cutting-edge research into teaching, fostering student success and industry relevance.
