Development of Problem Sets for K-12 and Engineering on Pharmaceutical Particulate Systems

Authors

  • Mariano J. Savelski Rowan University
  • C. Stewart Slater Rowan University
  • Christopher A. Del Vecchio Rowan University
  • Adrian J. Kosteleski Rowan University
  • Sarah A. Wilson Rowan University

Abstract

Educational problem sets have been developed on structured organic particulate systems (SOPS) used in pharmaceutical technology. The sets present topics such as particle properties and powder flow and can be integrated into K-12 and college-level curricula. The materials educate students in specific areas of pharmaceutical particulate processing, such as tableting and mixing, and engineering topics, such as material and energy balances. The educational development is part of outreach efforts associated with the NSF-sponsored ERC on SOPS led by Rutgers University.

Author Biographies

Mariano J. Savelski, Rowan University

Mariano J. Savelski is an associate professor in the Chemical Engineering Department at Rowan University. He has seven years of industrial experience in the area of design and optimization of chemical plants. His research and teaching interests are in optimizing processes for water and energy reduction; lean manufacturing in food, consumer products, and pharmaceutical industry; and developing renewable fuels from biomass. He received his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Oklahoma, M.E. in chemical engineering from the University of Tulsa, and B.S. in chemical engineering from the University of Buenos Aires.

C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University

C. Stewart Slater is a professor of chemical engineering and founding chair of the Chemical Engineering Department at Rowan University. He has an extensive research and teaching background in separation process technology with a particular focus on membrane separation process research, development and design for green engineering, and pharmaceutical and consumer products. He received his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in chemical and biochemical engineering from Rutgers University. Prior to joining Rowan University he was a professor at Manhattan College.

Christopher A. Del Vecchio, Rowan University

Christopher A. Del Vecchio is currently an ensign in the U.S. Navy training to become a submarine officer. He worked on this project during his junior and senior years at Rowan University. He received his B.S. in chemical engineering with a concentration in material science.

Adrian J. Kosteleski, Rowan University

Adrian J. Kosteleski is currently a senior in the chemical engineering program at Rowan University, where he has worked on this project.

Sarah A. Wilson, Rowan University

Sarah Wilson is currently in the doctoral program in chemical engineering at the University of Massachusetts - Amherst. She worked on this project during her junior and senior years at Rowan University where she received a B.S. in chemical engineering. She participated in the ERC Research Experiences for Undergraduates summer program at Rutgers University in 2008.

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Published

2010-01-01

Issue

Vol. 44 No. 1 (2010): Winter 2010

Section

Class and Home Problems