Leading-Edge Research in Water Treatment
At Stochastic Research, our work is driven by cutting-edge science and practical innovation. We develop advanced synthetic clays that selectively remove NORM from produced water and recover valuable critical minerals and rare earth elements. Our research combines computational design, materials science, and process engineering to provide scalable solutions for environmental sustainability and resource recovery.
With National Science Foundation (NSF) funding supporting our work, we are at the forefront of transforming industrial water treatment into a sustainable, revenue-generating process.
Guided by a World-Renowned Innovator
Our founder, Dr. Urmila Diwekar, is a globally recognized expert in optimization, chemical engineering, and sustainability. She is the president of both Stochastic Research Technologies LLC, Opt-IVF, & the Vishwamitra Research Institute, USA, a non-profit dedicated to multidisciplinary R&D in energy, environment, and biomedical engineering.
Dr. Diwekar has authored over 200 peer-reviewed papers, 17 book chapters, seven books, and three software packages, and has advised 46 Ph.D. and M.S. students and 15 post-doctoral researchers. Her groundbreaking contributions to batch distillation, green separations, and sustainability have earned her multiple national and international awards.
Innovation Backed by Experience
Academic Rigor
Proven Track Record of Expertise
Dr. Diwekar’s decades of academic and industrial research experience provide a strong foundation for Stochastic Research’s unique technology. She has held faculty positions at Carnegie Mellon University, University of Illinois at Chicago, and as a visiting professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai. Her work bridges theory and application, from fundamental studies in optimization and computer-aided design to the development of materials that solve real-world environmental and industrial challenges. Under her leadership, Stochastic Research continues to push the boundaries of sustainable water treatment and critical mineral recovery, providing practical solutions that create environmental, strategic, and economic value.
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