Dr. Johannes Schwank

Professor

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Biography

Johannes W. Schwank is the James Judith Street Professor Emeritus in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan. He earned his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Innsbruck, Austria, in 1978. Schwank has had a distinguished career in chemical engineering, where he focused on heterogeneous catalysis, sensor development, and energy storage materials. His research has significant implications for industrial applications, particularly in the field of catalysis, where he explores the correlations between catalyst structure and performance. He has directed the REFRESCH initiative, which aims to find innovative solutions for energy, water, and food challenges in resource-constrained environments. Schwank has published extensively in high-impact journals and has received numerous awards, including being named a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. His teaching contributions cover a wide range of chemical engineering topics including reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and industrial catalysis.

Research Interests

Heterogeneous Catalysis Energy Storage Materials Chemical Sensors

Experience

James Judith Street Professor Chemical Engineering

2009-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Professor Emeritus in the Department of Chemical Engineering, teaching and conducting research.

Director, REFRESCH

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Leading initiatives focused on innovative solutions for energy, water, and food challenges.

Director, Electron Microbeam Analysis Laboratory

2013-01-01 — 2015-01-01

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Oversaw the operation and research conducted in the laboratory.

Interim Director, Energy Institute

2011-01-01 — 2012-01-01

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Managed the Energy Institute during the transition period.

Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering

1990-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and conducting research in chemical engineering.

Associate Director, Electron Microbeam Analysis Laboratory

1986-01-01 — 2000-01-01

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Assisted in managing the laboratory and research operations.

Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering

1984-01-01 — 1990-01-01

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Conducted research and taught courses in chemical engineering.

Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering

1980-01-01 — 1984-01-01

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Initiated his teaching career in the chemical engineering program.

Awards

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Fellow

2017-01-01
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Excellence Award

2005-01-01
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Excellence in Service Award

1996-01-01
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Award for Excellence in Catalysis Research

1994-01-01
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Research Excellence Award

1989-01-01
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Distinguished Service Award

1986-01-01

Courses

ChE 230 – Thermodynamics ChE 342 – Heat Mass Transfer ChE 344 – Reaction Engineering Design ChE 460 – Chemical Engineering Laboratory II ChE 470 – Colloids Interfaces ChE 485 – Chemical Engineering Process Economics ChE 486 – Chemical Process Simulation Design ChE 496 – Selected Topics: Hydrogen Technology ChE 542 – Intermediate Transport Phenomena ChE 628 – Industrial Catalysis ChE 696 – Selected Topics: Chemical Sensors ChE 696 – Selected Topics: Fuel Cells Fuel Processors ChE 696 – Selected Topics: Hydrogen Technology ChE 696 – Selected Topics: Fossil Renewable Fuels ChE 697 – Problems Chemical Engineering: Thin Films Catalysis

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science