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Tim Eisele is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University and Co-Director of the Graduate Programs in Chemical Engineering. He is affiliated with the Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC), focusing on metallurgical and environmental engineering. Eisele earned all his academic degrees (BS, MS, PhD) in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from Michigan Tech.
His research emphasizes particulate processing, metals extraction chemistry, sustainable raw materials production, and bioleaching technologies. Key areas include optimizing separation processes for industrial wastes (e.g., fly ash, slags) and advancing energy-efficient comminution techniques. He also investigates anaerobic bioleaching for manganese and iron recovery, with applications in lunar and Martian resource utilization.
Eisele’s recent work includes thermal prospecting for lunar water, manganese bioleaching optimization, and carbon nanotube-enhanced 3D printing inks. His research often bridges environmental sustainability and industrial applications, such as reducing waste through material valorization and improving metallurgical processes.
He has co-authored over 70 publications since 1993, covering topics from coal desulfurization to planetary resource extraction. His contributions span academic journals, patents (e.g., U.S. Patent 7,632,330), and technical reports for organizations like the U.S. DOE.
