Dr. Phillip Savage

Professor

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Biography

Phillip Savage is an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor Emeritus in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan, where he has been a faculty member since 1998. He has held various academic positions including interim chair and associate professor. His research interests include sustainable production, energy, and the development of environmentally friendly industrial chemical processes. His work focuses on chemical reaction systems crucial for sustainable chemical synthesis and energy production. By employing high-temperature liquid water as a reaction medium and minimizing the use of organic solvents, Savage aims to enhance the sustainability of chemical manufacturing processes. He has also contributed significantly to chemical education, being recognized with several awards throughout his career, including the Giuseppe Parravano Memorial Award for Excellence in Catalysis Research and the Michigan Green Chemistry Governor’s Award.

Research Interests

Sustainable Production Energy Green Chemistry Green Engineering Chemical Reaction Systems Chemical Synthesis Energy Production

Experience

Professor

1998-01-01 — Present

Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Serves as a faculty member focusing on chemical engineering research and education.

Arthur F. Thurnau Professor

1997-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Awarded title for excellence in teaching and mentorship.

Associate Professor

1992-01-01 — 1998-01-01

Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Taught courses and conducted research in chemical engineering.

Graduate Research Assistant

1983-06-01 — 1986-08-01

University of Delaware • Newark, DE

Assisted in research relating to chemical engineering.

Industrial Intern – Consultant

1982-06-01 — 1983-02-01

E. du Pont de Nemours Co. • Wilmington, DE

Worked as a consultant in the Engineering Service Division.

Awards

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Giuseppe Parravano Memorial Award

2014-01-01
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Research Excellence Sustainable Engineering Award

2014-01-01
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ACS Fellow

2012-01-01
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AIChE Fellow

2010-01-01
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Michigan Green Chemistry Governor’s Award

2009-01-01
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Catalyst Award

2001-01-01
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Rackham Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award

2006-01-01
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CASE Professor of the Year Nominee

2005-01-01
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Amoco Faculty Teaching Award

1996-01-01

Courses

ChE 230 – Thermodynamics ChE 330 – Thermodynamics II ChE 343 – Separations Processes ChE 344 – Chemical Reaction Engineering ChE 444 – Applied Chemical Kinetics ChE 460 – Chemical Engineering Lab II ChE 487 – Chemical Process Design II ChE 490 – Undergraduate Research Problems ChE 528 – Chemical Reaction Engineering ChE 595 – Chemical Engineering Research Survey ChE 628 – Industrial Catalysis ChE 686 – Environmental Sustainability ChE 696 – Applied Chemical Kinetics

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