Dr. Thomas Truskett

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Biography

Thomas Truskett is the Vennema Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan, where he leads research on the engineering properties of condensed matter utilizing statistical mechanical theory and computer simulation. His work involves collaboration with experimentalists to interpret data and design new measurement methodologies. Truskett's research significantly enhances the understanding of molecular and colloidal fluid behaviors under various conditions, including bulk confinement and external fields. He explores interactions and thermodynamic properties of concentrated solutions such as biologics, monoclonal antibodies, and therapeutic oligonucleotides. His long-standing interest lies in the behaviors of network-forming materials, including liquid water and colloidal gels, and the effects of structural and compositional ordering on equilibrium and transport properties. With an academic background that includes multiple leadership roles and teaching commitments, his influence in the field extends through numerous awards and recognitions, fostering advancements in chemical engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2025-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Professor

2017-01-01 — 2025-01-01

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Department Chair

2013-01-01 — 2021-01-01

McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Professor

2011-01-01 — 2025-01-01

McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Associate Professor

2007-01-01 — 2011-01-01

McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Assistant Professor

2002-01-01 — 2007-01-01

McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Postdoctoral Fellow

2001-01-01 — 2002-01-01

Biophysics Group, University of California, San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

Graduate Research Fellow

1996-01-01 — 2001-01-01

Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Awards

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Academy Distinguished Chemical Engineers

2024-01-01
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Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

2018-01-01
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Outstanding Referee, American Physical Society (APS)

2017-01-01
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Computational Molecular Science and Engineering Forum (CoMSEF) Impact Award

2016-01-01
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Fellow, American Physical Society (APS)

2015-01-01
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Fellow, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)

2015-01-01
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O’Donnell Award in Engineering

2014-01-01
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Allan P. Colburn Award

2007-01-01
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Sloan Research Fellowship in Chemistry

2006-01-01
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NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award

2005-01-01
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Packard Fellowship in Science and Engineering

2004-01-01
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NIH National Research Service Award

2001-01-01

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