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Zishu Cao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Tyler. He holds a PhD and MS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and a BS in Environmental Science from Lanzhou University (China). His research focuses on nano-engineering of microporous materials, particularly zeolites, for applications in membranes, catalysis, and environmental remediation. Key projects include developing nanosheet laminated membranes for energy-efficient separations and hierarchical adsorbents for wastewater treatment and biofuel recovery.
Education:
- PhD, Chemical Engineering, University of Cincinnati
- MS, Chemical Engineering, University of Cincinnati
- BS, Environmental Science, Lanzhou University (China)
Research interests span the synthesis and application of nanostructured materials, with emphasis on zeolite-based membranes for desalination, lithium recovery, and carbon capture. His work integrates structural elucidation, growth mechanism studies, and industrial scalability to address challenges in renewable energy, chemical production, and environmental sustainability.
Awards include the 2022 Rising STARs Award from the University of Texas System and multiple recognitions from the University of Cincinnati. His publications focus on advanced separation technologies, with recent work highlighted in Membranes, Journal of Membrane Science, and Science Advances.
Labs/Teams: Active in the University of Texas at Tyler’s Chemical Engineering Department, leading projects on nanomaterials synthesis and membrane engineering. Collaborates with industry partners on scalable separation solutions.
