
Departmental research on sustainability involves technologies that allow humans to enjoy a high standard of living while minimizing environmental impact. Research groups in our department are developing high-impact sustainable technologies such as biofuels, food processing, water desalination, carbon capture, energy storage, batteries, and energy efficiency.
Sustainability Faculty
Aristos Aristidou
- Professor, Chemical Engineering
- Member, National Academy of Engineering
- Director, Center for Advanced Biomanufacturing and Sustainability
- Office: CHEN 317A
- Email: aristidou@tamu.edu

Mahmoud El-Halwagi
- Professor, Chemical Engineering
- Bryan Research and Engineering Chair in Chemical Engineering
- Managing Director, TEES Gas and Fuels Research Center
- Office: CHEN 229
- Phone: 979-845-3484
- Email: el-halwagi@tamu.edu

Mark Holtzapple
- Professor, Chemical Engineering
- Cathy and Dennis Seith ‘79 Faculty Fellow
- Office: CHEN 231
- Phone: 979-845-9708
- Email: m-holtzapple@tamu.edu
