GaryRochelle

About

Gary T. Rochelle’s wide range of research activities include: control of air pollution by acid gases, carbon dioxide, and air toxics, CO₂ capture, flue gas desulfurization, acid gas treating, CO₂ mass transfer with chemical reaction, electrolyte thermodynamics, and reaction kinetics in aqueous solutions. Rochelle earned his B.Sc./M.Sc. from MIT (1971) and his Ph.D. from University of California, Berkeley (1977), both in chemical engineering.

In 2025, Rochelle received the SINTEF and NTNU CCS award based on his far-reaching impact on the development of new technologies for CO₂ capture from exhaust gases by absorption. SINTEF is an independent foundation, and one of Europe’s largest research institutes, with multidisciplinary expertise within technology, natural sciences and social sciences.

Over the last 20 years, he has made important and impressive contributions in the area of solvent development, process modifications and environmental impact, making the work conducted at UT Austin a world standard.

Educational Qualifications

Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley (1977)
M.S./B.S., Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1971)
UT Separations Research Program

Select Awards & Honors

• SINTEF and NTNU CCS Award (2025)

Related Websites

• Texas Carbon Management Program
• Center for Energy and Environmental Resources
• Separations Research Program (SRP)

Selected Publications