KeithJohnston
- kpj@che.utexas.edu
- 512-471-4617
- CPE 5.414
Particle engineering, including nanotechnology; drug delivery; Polymer thin films, including nanocrystal composites; Environmentally responsible processing with solvents, including carbon dioxide for materials science and separation processes; Carbon dioxide enhanced oil recovery
About
Keith Johnston’s research focused on combining materials chemistry, colloid and interface science and polymer science to guide the development of applications in a wide range of fields, including drug delivery, biomedical imaging/therapy, electrocatalysis in energy storage and subsurface energy production.
He discovered/co-discovered various nanomaterials, including water/CO2 microemulsions, silicon nanowires, and highly active perovskite electrocatalysts and supercapacitors. He made significant contributions in a new field of nanotechnology for subsurface green energy production which includes CO2 sequestration, improved oil recovery, magnetic nanomaterials for electromagnetic imaging of reservoirs, nanocapsule delivery and greener fracturing with low water utilization.
Educational Qualifications
Ph.D., University of Illinois (1981)
B.S., University of Michigan (1977)
Select Awards & Honors
- American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineers fellow (2013)
- National Academy of Engineering (2011)
- Named one of “the “100 Chemical Engineers of the Modern Era” – Centennial of American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) (2008)
- Institute Award for Excellence in Industrial Gases Technology – AIChE (2004)
- Technological Innovation Finalist – Discover Magazine Awards (2001)
- Faculty Excellence Award – University of Texas Engineering Foundation (1990, 1995)
- Allan P. Colburn Award, AIChE (1990)
- Camille and Henry Dreyfus Teacher/Scholar (1987)