Publications:

1. Kahwaji-Janho, M.E., J.E. Gatica, M. R. Hernández, F.D. Mele and M.A. Colombo ¿Formulation and Assessment of Membrane Separation Processes for Ethanol Dehydration,¿ In Preparation (2018).

2. Mele, F.D., M.A. Colombo, M.R. Hernández, M.E. Kahwaji-Janho, and J.E. Gatica "Sustainable Assessment of Pervaporation Processes for Bio-ethanol Dehydration using an LCA-based Approach," In Preparation (2018).

3. Hsiao, Chan-Chih, Frank P. Marealle. Lisa S. McFadden, and Jorge E. Gatica ¿Synthesis of Metabolic Pathways Using Thermodynamic Constraints,¿ In Preparation (2018).

4. Hsiao, Chan-Chih, Smruta S. Koppaka, Michele A. Puchowicz, Joseph C. LaManna, and Jorge E. Gatica ¿Investigation of Ketosis on Activated Neuronal Metabolism,¿ In Preparation (2018).

5. E. Lange, S.A. Reeves, B. DeMattia, and J.E. Gatica ¿Kinetic Characterization of Catalytic Gasification of Polymers for Waste Management,¿ Int. J. of Chemical Reactor Engineering (ms # ijcre-2018-0008), In Press (2018).

6. Mauricio Colombo, Fernando Daniel Mele, Jorge E. Gatica, and María Rosa Hernández ¿Life Cycle Analysis Issues on Separation and Dehydration Steps of Bio-Ethanol Production,¿ 2nd RCN Conference on Pan American Biofuels & Bioenergy Sustainability, Buenos Aires, Argentina (September 13-16, 2016) https://www.aiche.org/conferences/rcn-conference-on-pan-american-biofuel-and-bioenergy-sustainability/2016/proceeding/paper/life-cycle-analysis-issues-on-separation-and-dehydration-steps-bio-ethanol-production

7. Mauricio Colombo, Michel E. Kahwaji Janho, Fernando Daniel Mele, Jorge E. Gatica, and María Rosa Hernández ¿Formulation and Development of an Integrated Pervaporation Module: Application to the Process Synthesis and Optimization of Bio-Ethanol Production from Sugar-Cane,¿ 2nd RCN Conference on Pan American Biofuels & Bioenergy Sustainability, Buenos Aires, Argentina (September 13-16, 2016)
https://www.aiche.org/conferences/rcn-conference-on-pan-american-biofuel-and-bioenergy-sustainability/2016/proceeding/paper/formulation-and-development-integrated-pervaporation-module-application-process-synthesis-and

8. Ana M. Cuezzo, Paula Z. Araujo, María Rosa Hernández, Mauricio Colombo, and Jorge E. Gatica ¿Energy Impact of the Feed Composition to the Dehydration Column in the Production of Bioethanol,¿ 2nd RCN Conference on Pan American Biofuels & Bioenergy Sustainability, Buenos Aires, Argentina (September 13-16, 2016)
https://www.aiche.org/conferences/rcn-conference-on-pan-american-biofuel-and-bioenergy-sustainability/2016/proceeding/paper/energy-impact-feed-composition-dehydration-column-production-bioethanol

9. Colombo, M.A., J.E. Gatica, M.R. Hernández, F.D. Mele, and M.E. Kahwaji Janho, ¿Anhydrous Bio-Ethanol Production: Development and Optimization of Distillation and Dehydration Steps," CAIQ2015 - VIII Argentine Congress on Chemical Engineering, Buenos Aires, Argentina (August 2-5, 2015). http://www.aaiq.org.ar/SCongresos/formCrCongreso/FormVerDetalle.php?id_banda=149&id_sala=110&id_congreso=6&dia=04_martes&idioma=castellano&email=nc&serial=NO

10. Mele, F.D., M.A. Colombo, M.R. Hernández, M.E. Kahwaji-Janho, and J.E. Gatica "Sustainable Assessment of Pervaporation Processes using an LCA-based Approach," V International Conference on Life Cycle Assessment in Latin-America (CILCA 2013), Mendoza, Argentina (2013).
http://www.lifecycleinitiative.org/events-archive/past-events/2013-events/argentina-03-2013/

11. Aurora A., J.P. Iannotti, A.J. van den Bogert., J.E. Gatica, J.A. McCarron, and K.A. Derwin ¿The Biomechanical Role of Scaffolds in Augmented Rotator Cuff Tendon Repairs,¿ Shoulder and Elbow Surgery J., 21(8), pp. 1064-1071 (2013). http://www.jshoulderelbow.org/article/S1058-2746(11)00245-X/fulltext

12. Androjna, C., J.E. Gatica, J.M. Belovich and K.A. Derwin ¿Oxygen diffusion through natural extracellular matrices: Implications for estimating critical thickness values in tendon tissue engineering,¿ Tissue Eng., submitted (2007).

13. Nagarajan, A., C, Garrido, W. Morales and J.E. Gatica ¿Catalytic Reactions as Mechanisms of High-temperature Lubrication,¿ Chem. Eng. Comm., submitted (2007).

14. McFadden, L.S. and J.E. Gatica ¿Use of Thermodynamic Constraints in Model Formulation for Metabolic Pathways,¿ Chem. Eng. Comm., submitted (2007).

15. Kaliappan, D., J.J. Stafford, D. Magness, M. Puchowicz, J.C. LaManna and J.E. Gatica ¿A Multi-compartment Model for Metabolic Dynamics in Mammalian Brains,¿ Annals of the Biomed. Eng. Soc., submitted (2007).

16. Morales, W., J. E. Gatica, R.F. Handschuh and T.L. Krantz ¿Vapor-Mist Phase Lubrication of an Enclosed Gearbox¿ Tribol. Trans., In Press (2006).

17. Gupta, A.D, A. E. Bruzas and J.E. Gatica ¿Application of Interactive Instructional Computer Modules in Engineering Laboratory Environments,¿ ASEE Journal of Engineering Education, submitted (2006).

18. Hlavacek, V., J.A. Puszynski, H.J. Viljoen and J.E. Gatica "Model Reactors and their Design Equations," Chapter in Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry, vol. B4, In Press (2006-07)

19. Koppaka, S.S., M.A. Puchowicz, J.C. LaManna and J.E. Gatica ¿Modeling and analysis of mammalian brain metabolism under hypoxic and ischemic events: Alternative routes to cerebral energy metabolism,¿ Adv. Exp. Med. Biol., 26 (2006).

20. Nagarajan, A., C, Garrido, W. Morales and J.E. Gatica ¿Phosphate Reactions as Mechanisms of High-Temperature Lubrication,¿ NASA/TM-2006 (2006).

21. Gorla, R.S.R, J.E. Gatica, B. Ghorashi, P. In-Eure and L.W. Byrd ¿Heat Transfer in a Thin Liquid Film in the presence of Electric Field,¿ Chem. Eng. Comm., 191(5), pp. 718-731(2004).

22. Colombo, M.A., M.R. Hernández, J.E. Gatica and  S. Ungarala ¿Interactive Teaching Applications Using Client-server MATLAB Environments,¿ Proceedings of the 4th Mercosur Congress on Process Systems Engineering, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2005)

23. Colombo, M.A.,  M.R. Hernández, J.E. Gatica and J.L. Silveira ¿A New Approach for the Thermo-Economical Optimization of Co-Generation Systems,¿ Proceedings of the 4th Mercosur Congress on Process Systems Engineering, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2005)

24. Sofalvi, S., J.F. Llapa, J.T. Reye, W. Morales and J.E. Gatica ¿Protective and Conversion Coatings by Chemical Vapor Deposition,¿ Proceedings of the 7th World Congress of Chemical Engineering, Glasgow, Scotland (2005).

25. Reye, J.T., W. Morales and J.E. Gatica ¿Formulating Precursors for Coating Metals and Ceramics,¿ NASA Technology Briefs, March 2005.

30. Reye, J.T., L. S. McFadden, J. E. Gatica and W. Morales ¿Conversion Coatings for Aluminum Alloys by Chemical Vapor Deposition Mechanisms,¿ NASA/TM-2004-212905 (2004).

31. Gorla, R.S.R, J.E. Gatica, B. Ghorashi, P. In-Eure and L.W. Byrd ¿Heat Transfer in a Thin Liquid Film in the presence of Electric Field,¿ Chem. Eng. Comm., 191(5), pp. 718-731(2004)

32. Bartels, M., M.N. Pedernera, N.S. Schbib, D.O. Borio and J.E. Gatica ¿Formulation of Reduced-Order Models for the Dynamic and Stability Analyses of Autothermal Radial Flow Reactors,¿ International Journal of Chemical Reaction Engineering, 1(A43) (2003).

33. McFadden, L.S., [with C. Garrido, J.T. Reye, W. Morales and J.E. Gatica] "Study of Catalytic Reactions as Mechanisms of High-Temperature Lubrication," Lubrication Engineering, 58(12), pp. 34-36, 2002.

34. Gorla, R.S.R, J.E. Gatica, B. Ghorashi and P. In-Eure ¿Heat Transfer in a Thin Liquid Film in the presence of Electric Fields for Non-Isothermal Interfacial Condition,¿ Int. J. Fluid Mechanics Res., 29(2), pp. 1-12 (2002).

35. Sangsuwan, P., J. A. Orejas, S. N. Tewari and M. Singh, and J.E. Gatica ¿Reaction-bonded Silicon Carbide by Reactive Infiltration,¿ Ind. Eng. Chem. & Res., 40, pp. 5191-5198 (2002).