Jason M. Keith |
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Michigan Technological University College of Engineering Chemical Engineering Associate Professor |  |
Mailing AddressDepartment of Chemical Engineering Michigan Technological University 1400 Townsend Drive Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295United States | Contact Information |
Qualifications
Ph.D., University of Notre Dame, Chemical Engineering, 2000.
B.S., University of Akron, Chemical Engineering, 1995.
Expertise and Research Interests
Jason Keith's research interests are in the general area of heat and mass transfer fundamentals. While obtaining his Ph.D., Jason worked on two problems in heat transfer applied to chemical reactor design. The first studied improving axial thermal dispersion within packed bed reactors. Through his work, a simple redesign of a packed bed reverse-flow reactor led to an increased thermal stability, improving process reliability. Jason also worked on using axial thermal dispersion in catalytic converters to reduce gasoline auto emissions during cold start.
As a professor, Jason has continued his work on heat transfer applied to chemical reactors and fuel cells. He is working on the following projects:
- Development of a new diesel particulate filter
- Thermal stability and safe operation of chemical reactors
- Development of polymer composites for use in fuel cell bipolar plates
As a professor, Jason has continued his work on heat transfer applied to chemical reactors and fuel cells. He is working on the following projects:
- Development of a new diesel particulate filter
- Thermal stability and safe operation of chemical reactors
- Development of polymer composites for use in fuel cell bipolar plates
Other Expertise
Other areas of expertise include numerical modeling and applied mathematics.
Using best practices for engineering education.
Hydrogen and fuel cell education (funded through US DOE).
Using best practices for engineering education.
Hydrogen and fuel cell education (funded through US DOE).
Future Research
Reactor stability and dynamics applied to:
- Diesel particulate trap design
- Scaleup of chemical reactors
Heat and electrical transport in composite materials
- Diesel particulate trap design
- Scaleup of chemical reactors
Heat and electrical transport in composite materials
Industrial Relevance
Particulate Filter Design:
The direct impact of our research investigating the design of an efficient diesel particulate trap system will be the reduction of particulate emissions from diesel-fueled vehicles. Such fundamental work may aid truck and bus manufacturers in compliance with the tough standards of future years.
An indirect but significant impact of this work can be improved human health. In 1996 EPA stated that tens of thousand of people were dying each year from breathing tiny particles of dust and soot. In fact, there have been almost one hundred published reports documenting a connection between particulates and lung- and heart-related health effects.
Composite Materials For Fuel Cell Bipolar Plates:
Fuel cells are a technology that needs several fundamental breakthroughs to be a possible solution for transportation power. One such area lies in the sustainable development of fuel cell bipolar plate materials. We are currently investigating the use of Vectra liquid crystal polymer with various types of carbon filler (carbon black, synthetic graphite, and carbon fiber) to increase the thermal and electrical conductivity of the resulting composites. Furthermore, tensile and rheology testing are being performed.
The direct impact of our research investigating the design of an efficient diesel particulate trap system will be the reduction of particulate emissions from diesel-fueled vehicles. Such fundamental work may aid truck and bus manufacturers in compliance with the tough standards of future years.
An indirect but significant impact of this work can be improved human health. In 1996 EPA stated that tens of thousand of people were dying each year from breathing tiny particles of dust and soot. In fact, there have been almost one hundred published reports documenting a connection between particulates and lung- and heart-related health effects.
Composite Materials For Fuel Cell Bipolar Plates:
Fuel cells are a technology that needs several fundamental breakthroughs to be a possible solution for transportation power. One such area lies in the sustainable development of fuel cell bipolar plate materials. We are currently investigating the use of Vectra liquid crystal polymer with various types of carbon filler (carbon black, synthetic graphite, and carbon fiber) to increase the thermal and electrical conductivity of the resulting composites. Furthermore, tensile and rheology testing are being performed.
Keywords
COS Keywords:
Applied Mathematics, Chemical Engineering, Composite Materials, Engineering Education, Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer, Mathematical Modeling, Pollution Control.Additional Terms:
Alternative Energy, Fuel Cells, Pollution Control, Polymer Composites, Reactor Stability.Languages
(Reading, Writing, Speaking)
English: (Fluent, Fluent, Fluent)
Memberships
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
American Society for Engineering Education
Honors and Awards
2008-2008,
Raymond W. Fahien Award,
American Society for Engineering Education,
Outstanding Teaching Effectiveness and Educational Scholarship
2003-2005,
3M Nontenured Faculty Grant
2002-2002,
Omega Chi Epsilon Teaching Excellence Award,
Michigan Technological University
2002-2003,
Omega Chi Espilon Exemplary Undergraduate Research Mentor Award
Michigan Technological University
2001-2001,
Eli and Helen Shaheen Graduate School Award,
Graduate School,
University of Notre Dame
2000-2000,
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award,
Kaneb Center for Teaching and Learning,
University of Notre Dame
1999-1999,
Bayer Pre-Doctoral Fellowship,
Center for Environmental Science and Technology,
University of Notre Dame
1996-1997,
Texaco Fellowship,
Center for Catalysis and Reaction Engineering,
University of Notre Dame
1995-2000,
Arthur J. Schmitt Fellowship,
Graduate School,
University of Notre Dame
Previous Positions
2000-2006, Assistant Professor,
Michigan Technological University,
Chemical Engineering
1995-2000, Graduate Research Assistant,
University of Notre Dame,
College of Engineering,
Chemical Engineering
1993-1995, Undergraduate Researcher,
University of Akron,
Mathematical Sciences
Funding Received
- United States Department of Energy (DOE): Ignition Improvement of Lean Natural Gas Mixtures, Duane Abata, Jason Keith, and Lee Oberto, $374,000, Sep 1, 2002 to Aug 31, 2004.
- United States Department of Education: Enhancing the Position of the United States Through Interdisciplinary Development of Fuel Efficient Hybrid Compatible Internal Combustion Engines, Duane Abata, Carl Anderson, Kirk Schulz, Jason Keith, Jeff Burl, and Karl Rundman, $350,000, Sep 1, 2001 to Aug 31, 2004.
- Michigan Space Grant Consortium: Web Instruction Tools for Engineers, Jason Keith, $10,570, May 2002 to Apr 2003.
- United States Army Tank Automotive and Armaments Command: MULE Diesel/Fuel Cell Hybrid Power Military Ground Transport, $95,000, Jan 2003 to Dec 2003.
- United States Department of Energy (DOE): Center for Fundamental and Applied Research in Nanostructured and Light Weight Materials, $1,230,000, 2008 to 2010.
- United States Department of Energy (DOE): Hydrogen Education Curriculum Path at Michigan Technological University, $375,000, 2008 to 2011.
- Microporous Products, L.P.: Investigation of Battery Separator Oxidation Resistance, $15,000, 2007 to 2008.
- American Chemical Society: Modeling and Optimization of Diesel Particulate Trap Regeneration, $90,000, 2007 to 2009.
- United States Department of Energy (DOE): Michigan Technology Center for Nanostructure and Light Weight Materials in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University, $500,000, 2006 to 2007.
- Michigan Space Grant Consortium: Flow Characterization of Liquid Crystal Polymer / Carbon Composite Melts for Fuel Cell Applications, $15,600, 2006 to 2007.
- National Science Foundation (NSF): GOALI: Development and Modeling of Highly Conductive Carbon Filled Thermoplastic Resins for Fuel Cell Bipolar Plate Applications, $299,500, 2005 to 2008.
- 3M Nontenured Faculty Grant: Modeling of Transdermal Transport Processes: Renewal, $15,000, 2005 to 2006.
- Army Research Laboratory: Unmanned Ground Vehicle Alternative Energy and Sensors Research, $860,000, 2005 to 2007.
- 3M Foundation: Support for Numerical Modeling in Transport Phenomena and Process Controls at Michigan Technological University, $5,000, 2004 to 2005.
- United States Department of Energy (DOE): Michigan Technology Center for Nanostructure and Light Weight Materials in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University, $966,000, 2004 to 2005.
- Michigan Economic Development Corporation: Infrastructure for the Alternative Energy Enterprise, $300,000, 2003 to 2004.
- Michigan Technological University Research Excellence Fund: GCMS Quantatative Facility for Chemical Engineering, $70,000, 2003 to 2004.
- 3M Nontenured Faculty Grant: Modeling of Transdermal Transport Processes, $15,000, 2003 to 2004.
Publications
- J. M. Keith, D. L. Silverstein, D. P. Visco (2009) Ideas to Consider for New Chemical Engineering Educators: Part 1 (Courses Offered Earlier in the Curriculum), Chemical Engineering Education, 43, 207-215
- J. M. Keith, J. A. King, I. Miskioglu, S. C. Roache (2009) Tensile Modulus Modeling of Carbon Filled Liquid Crystal Polymer Composites, Polymer Composites, 30, 1166-1174
- J. A. King, T. M. Tambling, J. M. Keith, A. J. Cole, F. A. Morrison (2009) Synergistic Effects of Multiple Carbon Fillers on the Rheology of Liquid Crystal Polymer Based Resins, Polymer Composites, 30, 111-119
- J. M. Keith, J. A. King, B. A. Johnson (2008) Electrical Conductivity Modeling of Carbon Filled Polypropylene Based Resins for Fuel Cell Bipolar Plate Applications, Journal of New Materials for Electrochemical Systems, 11, 253-257
- R. A. Hauser, J. M. Keith, J. A. King, J. L. Holdren (2008) Thermal Conductivity Models for Single and Multiple Filler Carbon/Liquid Crystal Polymer Composites, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 110, 2914-2923
- R. L. Barton, J. M. Keith, J. A. King (2008) Electrical Conductivity Modeling of Multiple Carbon Fillers in Liquid Crystal Polymer Composites for Fuel Cell Bipolar Plate Applications, Journal of New Materials for Electrochemical Systems, 11, 181-186
- R. A. Hauser, J. A. King, R. M. Pagel, J. M. Keith (2008) Effects of Carbon Fillers on the Thermal Conductivity of Highly Filled Liquid Crystal Polymer Based Resins, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 109, 2145-2155
- J. A. King, J. M. Keith, O. L. Glenn, I. Miskioglu, A. J. Cole, S. M. McLaughlin, R. M. Pagel (2008) Synergistic Effects of Carbon Fillers on Tensile and Flexural Properties in Liquid Crystal Polymer Based Resins, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 108, 1657-1666
- J. A. King, T. M. Tambling, F. A. Morrison, J. M. Keith, A. J. Cole, R. M. Pagel (2008) Effects of Carbon Fillers on the Rheology of Highly Filled Liquid Crystal Polymer Resins, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 108, 1646-1656
- J. A. King, R. A. Hauser, A. M. Tomson, I. M. Wescoat, J. M. Keith (2008) Synergistic Effects of Carbon Fillers in Thermally Conductivy Liquid Crystal Polymer Based Resins, Journal of Composite Materials, 42, 91-107
- J. A. King, R. L. Barton, R. A. Hauser, J. M. Keith (2008) Synergistic Effects of Carbon Fillers in Electrically and Thermally Conductive Liquid Crystal Polymer Based Resins, Polymer Composites, 29, 421-428
- J. M. Keith, J. A. King, P. W. Grant, A. J. Cole, B. M. Klett, I. Miskioglu (2008) Tensile Properties of Carbon Filled Liquid Crystal Polymer Composites, Polymer Composites, 29, 15-21
- R. L. Barton, J. M. Keith, J. A. King (2007) Development and Modeling of Electrically Conductive Carbon Filled Liquid Crystal Polymer Composites for Fuel Cell Bipolar Plate Applications, Journal of New Materials for Electrochemical Systems, 10, 225-229
- R. L. Barton, J. M. Keith, J. A. King (2007) Electrical Conductivity Model Evaluation for Carbon Filled Liquid Crystal Polymer Composites, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 106, 2456-2462
- E. Kunen, J. M. Keith, P. W. Grant, J. A. King, F. A. Morrison (2007) FEM Calculations of Capillary Rheometer Flow for Carbon-Filled Liquid Crystal Polymer Composites, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 106, 433-438
- J. M. Keith, J. A. King, K. M. Lenhart, B. Zimny (2007) Thermal Conductivity Models for Carbon / Liquid Crystal Polymer Composites, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 105, 3309-3316
- D. A. Crowl, J. M. Keith (2007) Explaining the Convective Term in the Navier-Stokes Equation, Chemical Engineering Education, 41 (2), inside cover
- H. Zheng, J. M. Keith (2007) Averaging Theory for Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration, AIChE Journal, 53, 1316-1324
- J. A. King, J. M. Keith, R. C. Smith, F. A. Morrison (2007) Electrical Conductivity and Rheology of Carbon Fiber / Liquid Crystal Polymer Composites, Polymer Composites, 28, 168-174
- J. M. Keith, F. A. Morrison, J. A. King (2007) Finite Element Modules for Enhancing Undergraduate Transport Courses: Application to Fuel Cell Fundamentals, Society for Engineering Education Annual Meeting
- Jason M. Keith, Julia A. King, Michael G. Miller, Amanda M. Tomson, Thermal Conductivity of Carbon Fiber / Liquid Crystal Polymer Composites, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 102, 5456-5462, 2006
- Michael G. Miller, Jason M. Keith, Julia A. King, Brian J. Edwards, Nils Klinkenberg, David A. Schiraldi, Measuring and Predicting Thermal Conductivities of Anisotropic Carbon-Filled Liquid Crystal Poylmer Composites, Polymer Composites, 27, 388-394, 2006
- Jason M. Keith, Julia A. King, Rodwick L. Barton, Electrical Conductivity Modeling of Carbon-Filled Polymer Composites, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 102, 3293-3300, 2006
- Jason M. Keith, Assistant Professorhood: Your Very Own Startup Company, ASEE Conference Proceedings, Jun 2006
- Jason M. Keith, Kirk C. Opella, Michael G. Miller, Julia A. King, Geoff D. Gwaltney, Chris A. Green, Jay S. Meldrum, Scott A. Bradley, Engineering Education in Alternative Energy, ASEE Conference Proceedings, Jun 2006
- Julia A. King, Faith A. Morrison, Jason M. Keith, Michael G. Miller, Ryan C. Smith, Mariana Cruz, Amanda N. Neuhalfen, Rodwick L. Barton, Electrical Conductivity and Rheology of Carbon-Filled Liquid Crystal Polymer Composites, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 101, 2680-2688, 2006
- Michael G. Miller, Jason M. Keith, Julia A. King, Rebecca A. Hauser, Angela M. Moran, Comparison of Guarded Heat Flow and Transient Plane Source Methods for Carbon-Filled Nylon 6,6 Composites: Experiments and Modeling, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 99, 2144-2151, 2006
- Fan Liang Chan, Jason M. Keith, Designing Reverse-Flow Packed Bed Reactors for Stable Treatment of Volatile Organic Compounds, Journal of Environmental Management, 78, 223-231, 2006
- Jason M. Keith, Carl D. Hingst, Michael G. Miller, Julia A. King, Rebecca A. Hauser, Measuring and Predicting In-Plane Thermal Conductivity of Carbon-Filled Liquid Crystal Polymer Composites, Polymer Composites, 27, 1-7, 2006
- Julia A. King, Michael G. Miller, Rodwick L. Barton, Jason M. Keith, Rebecca A. Hauser, Karl Peterson, Lawrence L. Sutter, Thermal and Electrical Conductivity of Carbon-Filled Liquid Crystal Polymer Composites, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 99, 1552-1558, 2006
- A. R. Minerick, J. M. Keith, D. P. Visco (2006) Tips for New Faculty: Engaging Your Graduate Students in Independent Thought, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Meeting
- Jason M. Keith, Nick Janda, Julia A. King, Warren F. Perger, Troy J. Oxby, Shielding Effectiveness Density Theory for Carbon Fiber / Nylon 6,6 Composites, Polymer Composites, 96, 62-69, 2005
- Adrienne Minerick, Jason M. Keith, Culture Shock: Acclimating As a New Faculty Member, ASEE Conference Proceedings, June 2005
- Jason M. Keith, The Stanley Cup of Transport Phenomena, ASEE Conference Proceedings, June 2005
- Jason M. Keith, Daniel A. Crowl, New Methods for Estimating Sonic Gas Flow Rates in Pipelines, Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, (paper first published in 2004 AIChE Spring Meeting Proceedings from the 2004 AIChE Loss Prevention, 18, 55-62, 2005
- Haishan Zheng, Jason M. Keith, Thermal Stability of Chemical Reactors, Encyclopedia of Chemical Processing, 4, 2997-3008, 2005
- Nick Janda, Jason M. Keith, Julia A. King, Warren F. Perger, Troy J. Oxby, Shielding Effectiveness Modeling of Carbon Fiber/Nylon 6,6 Composites, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 96, 62-69, 2005
- Jason M. Keith (2005) Turkey Oven Design Problem, Handbook of Heat Transfer Calculations, ISBN=0071410414 (bookchapter)
- Jason M. Keith (2005) Cooling of a Fuel Cell, Handbook of Heat Transfer Calculations, McGraw-Hill, ISBN=0071410414 (bookchapter)
- Haishan Zheng, Jason M. Keith, Ignition Analysis of Wall-Flow Diesel Particulate Traps, Catalysis Today, 98, 403-412, 2004
- Jason M. Keith, Teaching Vs. Research: Perspectives From a 4th Year Assistant Professor, ASEE Conference Proceedings, June 2004
- Jason M. Keith, A Student-Driven Enterprise in Fuel Cells and Alternative Fuels, ASEE Conference Proceedings, June 2004
- Haishan Zheng, Jason M. Keith, JAVA-Based Heat Transfer Visualization Tools, Chemical Engineering Education, 38, 282-285, November 2004
- Haishan Zheng, Jason M. Keith, A New Design for Efficient Diesel Particulate Trap Regeneration, AIChE Journal, 50, 184-191, 2004
- David Horstman, Duane Abata, Jason M. Keith, On-Site DME Generation for Pilot Injection in CI Engines, SAE 2003 Transactions, Journal of Fuels and Lubricants, (SAE Paper 2003-01-3198, also published in the book Oxygenated and Alternative Fuels, and Combustion, 2438-2446, 2003
- Haishan Zheng, Jason M. Keith, Web-Based Instructional Tools for Heat and Mass Transfer, ASEE Conference Proceedings, (also published in CACHE Newsletter, no. 57, pp. 185-198, in Fall 2003), June 2003
- Gretchen Hein, Katie Torrey, Doug Oppliger, Jason Keith, Glen Archer, Integrating Engineering Disciplines Into a Common First Year Engineering Program, ASEE Conference Proceedings, June 2003
- Jason M. Keith, Controlling Reverse-Flow Reactors Via Multiscale Transient Thermal Dispersion, Advances in Environmental Research, 7, 521-535, 2003
- D. L. Horstman, D. L. Abata, J. M. Keith, Feasibility Study of An On-Board Natural Gas to DME Reactor for DME Pre-Injection and Enhanced Ignition, ASME - Internal Combustion Engines Fall Conference Proceedings, (also published in ASME Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, vol. 127, pp. 909-917, 20, 1 Sep 2002
- Jason M. Keith, Sean Clancey, Anton Pintar, Improving the Chemical Engineering Curriculum through Assessment: Student, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Industry Input, ASEE Conference Proceedings, June 2002
- Jason M. Keith, Learning 'Outside the Toy Box', ASEE Conference Proceedings, June 2002
- J. M. Keith, Novel Scheme for Delaying Reverse-Flow Reactor Runaway, AIChE Journal, 48, 2104, 2002
- Jason M. Keith, Charu Dugar, Janelle Meyer, Nakeya Norman, A Hands-On Multidisciplinary Design Course for Chemical Engineering Students, ASEE Conference Proceedings, June 2001
- Jason M. Keith, Hsueh-Chia Chang, David T. Leighton, Jr., Designing a Fast-Igniting Catalytic Converter System, AIChE Journal, 47(3), 650-663, March 2001
- Jason M. Keith, David T. Leighton, Jr., Hsueh-Chia Chang, A New Design of Reverse-Flow Reactors with Enhanced Thermal Dispersion, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 38(3), 667-682, March 1999
- William A. Arnold, David H. Matthiesen, and Jason M. Keith, Numerical Simulation of Soret Diffusion Effects Using a Shear Cell, AIAA Conference Proceedings, Paper #96-0502, January 1995
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