Mark T. Swihart

PhD

Mark Swihart.

Mark T. Swihart

PhD

Mark T. Swihart

PhD

Research Topics

Synthesis and application of nanoparticles; Detailed chemical kinetic modeling in reacting flows

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  • UB researchers unveil new method for rapidly creating advanced catalyst materials
    6/30/26

    A UB research team, including Mark Swihart, has developed a method for producing advanced nanoparticles that could accelerate the discovery of new materials for energy and electronic applications.

  • Swihart receives mentoring award
    5/18/26

    The SUNY Distinguished Professor is the 2026 recipient of the Geoffrey Marshall Mentoring Award from the Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools.

  • Swihart recognized with Geoffrey Marshall Mentoring Award
    5/11/26
    Mark Swihart, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, received the Geoffrey Marshall Mentoring Award for his outstanding support of graduate students.
  • Swihart recognized for excellence in mentoring
    1/26/26

    Mark Swihart, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, was recognized by UB’s Graduate School with the Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring Award (EGSMA). 

  • What role can clean hydrogen play in decarbonizing our energy use?
    1/7/25

    Syracuse NPR affiliate WAER-FM featured Mark Swihart in a report on the environmental benefits of hydrogen fuel.

  • Novel flame aerosol system excels at creating nanoparticles
    11/5/24

    Two UB-led studies, co-authored by Mark Swihart, are developing a versatile and cost effective flame aerosol system that could pave the way for new nanomaterials. 

  • To capture methane emissions, scientists create nanoshell catalysts
    3/27/24

    The catalysts can be used for dry reforming, an industrial process that turns greenhouse gases into useful chemicals.