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School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy
School Dir (ACD) and Professor
Faculty, TEMPE Campus, Mailcode 6106
Biography: 

Dr. Lenore L. Dai is a professor of chemical engineering and the director of the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy (SEMTE) at Arizona State University (ASU). She oversees degree and research programs of aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and materials science and engineering.  She also oversees the degree programs of biological design (PhD), modern energy and sustainable use (MS), robotics and autonomous systems (MS), and the certificate in semiconductor processing.  She joined ASU in 2008, served as the program chair of chemical engineering from 2009 to 2015, and has been serving as the SEMTE director since 2015.  Professor Dai received her doctorate in materials science and engineering from the University of Illinois in 1997. She worked for PPG Industries, Inc. for five and a half years prior to joining the Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas Tech University in 2002.  

Professor Dai is a recipient of the Fulton Exemplar Faculty Award (2014), ASU Parents Association Special Recognition Award (2012), AIChE-ASU Professor of the Year Award (2010), Fulton Schools of Engineering Top Five Percent Faculty Teaching Award (2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, and 2021), National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2007), Whitacre Engineering Research Award (2007), Lockheed Martin Engineering Teaching Award (2007), Texas Tech Alumni Association New Faculty Award (2005), AIChE Professor of the Year Award (2003, 2005, 2006), 3M Nontenured Faculty Award (2003, 2004, 2005), University of Illinois Young Alumnus Award (2001), and Racheff Award (1996). She has also been recognized as an Elite Expert (EliteXpertTM) and an ASU Advanced Leadership Initiative Fellow. 

Education: 

Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering, University of Illinois 1997

Research Interests: 

Surface, interfacial, and colloidal science, rheology and microrheology, materials at the nanoscale, synthesis of novel polymer composites and “smart” materials.

Research Activity: 
  • Green,Matthew D*, Chattopadhyay,Aditi, Dai,Lenore L, Lind,Mary Laura. Materials Discovery: Characterization Equipment to Catalyze Innovation in Materials Design. DOD-AMC(6/29/2015 - 8/14/2016).
  • Jiang,Hanqing*, Dai,Lenore L, Yu,Hongyu, Yu,Hongyu. Integrated Light Sensitive Gels and Hard Materials for Dynamic 3D Displays for the Visually-Impaired. NSF-ENG-CMMI(5/1/2015 - 4/30/2018).
  • Chattopadhyay,Aditi*, Dai,Lenore L. Multifunctional Thermoset Polymer Matrix with Self-Sensing and Self-Healing Capabilities. DOD-ARMY-ARO(1/19/2015 - 1/18/2018).
  • Yu,Hongyu*, Yu,Hongyu*, Dai,Lenore L, Garnero,Edward. DEVELOPMENT OF A LOW POWER LOW MASS SMALL AND EASILY DEPLOYABLE PLANETARY BROADBAND MICRO-SEISMOMETER. NASA-GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CTR(6/1/2014 - 6/26/2016).
  • Wang,Liping*, Bryan,Harvey John, Dai,Lenore L, Phelan,Patrick E, Wang,Robert Y.. US-Australia Solar Energy Collaboration (USASEC): Micro Urban Solar Integrated Concentrator (MUSIC). ROYAL MELBOURNE INST TECH(7/2/2013 - 7/1/2017).
  • Dai,Lenore L*, Phelan,Patrick E. EAGER: Dynamic Modification of the Spectral Radiative Properties of a Fluid via Core-Shell Multi-Functional Nanoparticles. (10/1/2012 - 9/30/2015).
  • Dai,Lenore L*, Jiang,Hanqing. Intelligence of Heterogeneous MaterialsStructures. ACS-PETROLEUM RESEARCH FUND(9/1/2012 - 8/31/2016).
  • Chattopadhyay,Aditi*, Dai,Lenore L. EAGER: Stress Sensitive Smart Particles for Investigating Damage Initiation in Polymer Composites. NSF-ENG(9/1/2012 - 2/28/2014).
  • Chattopadhyay,Aditi*, Dai,Lenore L. Damage Precursor Detection in Polymer Matrix Composites Using Novel Smart Composite Particles. DOD-AFOSR(6/15/2012 - 6/14/2016).
  • Dai,Lenore L*. The Science and Technology of Dispersants Relevant to Deep-Sea Oil Releases. TULANE UNIV(10/1/2011 - 12/31/2015).
  • Dai,Lenore L*. Collaborative Research:Understanding and Optimizing A Supercritical Fluid Process for Recycling of Printed Circuit Boards. NSF-ENG-CBET(9/1/2011 - 2/28/2015).
  • Phelan,Patrick E*, Dai,Lenore L. RUI: Controlling the Spectral Radiative Properties of a Dispersion of Core-Shell Multifunctional Nanoparticles. LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIV(5/1/2011 - 6/15/2012).
  • Dai,Lenore L*. RAPID: Oil Clean-up and Recovery through Novel Interfacial Engineering. NSF-ENG(8/15/2010 - 7/31/2012).
  • Dai,Lenore L*. EAGER: Understanding and Developing A Supercritical Fluid Process for Recycling of Printed Circuit Boards. NSF-ENG(11/1/2009 - 10/31/2011).
  • Dai,Lenore L*. CAREER: Heterogeneous and Competitive Self-assembly at Liquid-Liquid Interfaces. NSF-ENG(9/30/2008 - 8/31/2014).
  • Dai,Lenore L*. Exploring the Fundamentals and Applications of Pickering Emulsions. NSF-ENG(9/3/2008 - 8/31/2010).
  • Dai,Lenore L*. Mobility of Microparticles in Solid-Stablized Emulsions. ACS-PETROLEUM RESEARCH FUND(9/1/2008 - 8/31/2009).
Fall 2021
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 492Honors Directed Study
MSE 592Research
CHE 592Research
CHE 599Thesis
MSE 599Thesis
MAE 792Research
CHE 792Research
MSE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
CHE 799Dissertation
Summer 2021
Course NumberCourse Title
MSE 595Continuing Registration
MAE 792Research
CHE 792Research
MSE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
CHE 799Dissertation
Spring 2021
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 493Honors Thesis
CHE 494Special Topics
MAE 592Research
MSE 592Research
CHE 592Research
CHE 593Applied Project
CHE 598Special Topics
CHE 599Thesis
MSE 599Thesis
MSE 792Research
CHE 792Research
MAE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
CHE 799Dissertation
Fall 2020
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 492Honors Directed Study
CHE 493Honors Thesis
MSE 592Research
CHE 592Research
CHE 593Applied Project
CHE 599Thesis
MSE 599Thesis
MSE 792Research
CHE 792Research
MAE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
CHE 799Dissertation
Summer 2020
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 499Individualized Instruction
CHE 792Research
CHE 799Dissertation
Spring 2020
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 493Honors Thesis
CHE 494Special Topics
CHE 592Research
CHE 593Applied Project
CHE 598Special Topics
MSE 599Thesis
CHE 599Thesis
CHE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
CHE 799Dissertation
Fall 2019
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 492Honors Directed Study
CHE 493Honors Thesis
CHE 592Research
CHE 593Applied Project
CHE 595Continuing Registration
MSE 599Thesis
CHE 599Thesis
CHE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
CHE 799Dissertation
Summer 2019
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 494Special Topics
CHE 595Continuing Registration
CHE 598Special Topics
CHE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
CHE 799Dissertation
Spring 2019
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 492Honors Directed Study
CHE 494Special Topics
CHE 592Research
CHE 593Applied Project
CHE 598Special Topics
MSE 599Thesis
CHE 599Thesis
CHE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
CHE 799Dissertation
Fall 2018
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 492Honors Directed Study
CHE 493Honors Thesis
CHE 592Research
CHE 593Applied Project
CHE 595Continuing Registration
MAE 598Special Topics
MSE 599Thesis
CHE 599Thesis
CHE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
CHE 799Dissertation
Summer 2018
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 494Special Topics
CHE 595Continuing Registration
CHE 598Special Topics
CHE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
CHE 799Dissertation
Spring 2018
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 492Honors Directed Study
CHE 493Honors Thesis
CHE 494Special Topics
CHE 592Research
CHE 593Applied Project
CHE 598Special Topics
CHE 599Thesis
MSE 599Thesis
CHE 792Research
CHE 799Dissertation
Fall 2017
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 492Honors Directed Study
CHE 498Pro-Seminar
CHE 592Research
CHE 593Applied Project
CHE 595Continuing Registration
MSE 599Thesis
CHE 599Thesis
CHE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
CHE 799Dissertation
Summer 2017
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 595Continuing Registration
CHE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
CHE 799Dissertation
Spring 2017
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 493Honors Thesis
CHE 494Special Topics
CHE 592Research
CHE 593Applied Project
CHE 598Special Topics
CHE 599Thesis
CHE 792Research
CHE 799Dissertation
Expertise Areas: 
Aerospace Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering