Amos Taiswa - Department of Mechanical Engineering

Amos TaiswaAdjunct Professor and Post Doctoral Researcher

1300 West Park Street, Butte, MT 59701
Engineering Hall 105
Email: ataiswa@mtech.edu

Biography

Amos Taiswa is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Mechanical Engineering Department and Montana Tech Nanotechnology Laboratory (MTNL). He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Montana State University Northern (2020), a Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering (2022) and Ph.D. in Earth Science and Engineering (2024) both under Dr. Jack Skinner at Montana Tech. Amos's research at the MTNL focuses on biofouling control utilizing electrospinning and quorum quenching molecules. Further, he works on catalytic capabilities of electrospun nanofibers in biofuel upgrading processes like hydrodeoxygenation and protonic ceramic fuel cell anodes. Currently, he works on interdisciplinary research in the areas of materials for rare-earth elements recovery and detection, cellulose processing, and nanoscale devices.

Courses Taught

  • EGEN 335: Fluid Mechanics (Fall, Spring 2024 – Present)

Research Interests

  • Water Resources – Membrane Technology
  • Biofouling and Control
  • Nanotechnology, Electrospinning, Nanoparticles Synthesis
  • Catalysts for biofuels and fuel cells
  • Energy

Selected Publications

  • Taiswa*, R. L. Maglinao, J. M. Andriolo, S. Kumar, J. L. Skinner, “Fabrication and Catalytic Performance of Electrospun Pt-TiO2-HPA Nanofibers for Hydrodeoxygenation,” Scientific Reports, 2024.
  • L. Maglinao, A. Taiswa, E. Davison, G. Succaw, J.M Andriolo, J.L. Skinner and S. Kumar, “Role of Solvent in Selective Hydrodeoxygenation of Monomeric Phenols,” Biomass & Bioenergy, 2024.
  • Taiswa*, J. M. Andriolo, K. M. Hailer, and Jack L. Skinner, “Quorum Quenching Nanofibers for Anti-Biofouling Applications,” Coatings, 2024.
  • Taiswa*, J.M. Andriolo, K. M. Hailer, J. L. Skinner, “Electrospun Control Released Anti-Quorum Sensing Filter for Biofouling Control in MCE Membranes,” Journal of Separation & Purification Technology, 2023.
  • Taiswa*, J.M. Andriolo, K. R. Zodrow, J. L. Skinner, “Polydopamine-Copper Spacers Improves Longevity and Prevent Biofouling in Reverse Osmosis,” Water Science & Technology, Water Supply, 2022.