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Robert Hesketh is a Full Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University's Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. and B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware and the University of Illinois, respectively. His research focuses on sustainability, green engineering, process optimization, and computational methods. Key areas include novel separations (crystallization, adsorption), reaction engineering (green chemistry, combustion kinetics), and fluid dynamics (agitation, multiphase flow). Recent work emphasizes machine learning applications in sustainability, such as predicting environmental impacts and optimizing industrial processes like pipeline flushing. He has collaborated with industry partners like Johnson Matthey on projects involving PGM recovery and green engineering design. Hesketh is also active in advancing pedagogical innovation, including student-industry collaboration programs and integrating computational tools (Python/MATLAB) into curricula. His work has been recognized through over 120 publications and grants totaling $1.3M in funding.
Education: Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of Delaware; B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois.
Research Interests: Sustainability engineering, green chemical processes, fluid dynamics, and AI-driven process design. His projects address environmental challenges through interdisciplinary approaches, combining experimental and computational methods.
Grants & Awards: Led three industry-funded grants (2013–2016) focusing on green engineering and PGM recovery. His work bridges academia and industry, fostering innovation in sustainable manufacturing and pollution prevention.
