About Us
Our History
For over 30 years the MAST Center has been leading global membrane research center
known for its innovation, efficiency and high level of corporate support
1991
Our first iteration was as the Center for Separations Using Thin Films
2001
The Center for Separations Using Thin Films became a multi-campus Center known as the Center for Membrane Applied Science and Technology (MAST)
2010
The Center for Membrane Science, Engineering and Technology (MAST) was formed as a partnership between the New Jersey Institute of Technology and the University of Colorado Boulder
2014
The University of Arkansas joined the MAST Center as a third site
2019
The Pennsylvania State University joined the MAST Center as the fourth site
2024
The MAST Center moved into its final phase of NSF Funding (Phase III) and rebranded as the Membrane Applications Science & Technology (MAST) Center. The University of Arkansas became the lead site
Today
The Center draws researchers from diverse fields including biological, chemical, physical, and materials sciences; health and pharmaceutical sciences; and aeronautical, chemical, civil, environmental, mechanical, electrical and computer engineering. We are increasingly growing and looking ahead to our transition into a Graduated Center
Leadership Team
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Ranil Wickramasinghe
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Xianghong Qian
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Kamalesh Sirkar
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Boris Khusid
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Andrew Zydney
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Yifu Ding
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Jon Petrone
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Praveen Kosaraju
