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About Susan Farhat

Dr. Farhat’s research projects at Kettering revolve around materials and surface engineering. Many projects
are focused on using atmospheric pressure plasma as a means of modifying and engineering the new surfaces
or interfaces. The atmospheric pressure plasma provides a streamlined, cost-effective, and environmentally
conscious technique for modification and engineering of surfaces as opposed to other wet chemical
techniques.  Examples of some projects include applications such as biomaterials and drug delivery, scratch
and abrasion resistant/UV-blocking coatings, and functionalized natural fibers for biocomposites, among
others. 

Dr. Farhat teaches many of the upper-level chemical engineering courses, including thermodynamics,
separations, process control, transport phenomena, and senior design.  In each course, her approach has
always been to provide students the learning opportunities necessary to improve and build their problem
solving skills.  Through challenging assignments and projects, she holds high expectations for all students in
her classes. Dr. Farhat hopes to impart to students that not only is it rewarding to truly dedicate themselves to
hard work to overcome obstacles in their classes, but that the deep learning that comes with this is far more
important than receiving a perfect score.  Some electives she has taught are focused on polymer and
composites engineering.

Positions

2011 - Present Department Head of Chemical Engineering, Kettering University ‐ Department of Chemical Engineering
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Education

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2010 Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Michigan State University
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2004 B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Michigan State University
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Contact Information

Chemical Engineering
AB 2-212 D
810-249- 4044
sfarhat@kettering.edu

Conference Materials (3)

Patents (2)

Publications (5)