Technology executive · Inventor · R&D leader
Dr. Oleg V. Kozyuk
Dr. Kozyuk develops advanced processing technologies at the intersection of hydrodynamic cavitation, mixing, homogenization, and industrial process intensification. His work moves from scientific inquiry and experimental design to pilot validation, scale-up, and protected intellectual property.
- Invention portfolio
- 344 patents and patent applications across U.S. and international jurisdictions.
- Authored work
- One book, three book chapters, and 32 scientific papers, technical papers, and presentations.
- Research focus
- Hydrodynamic cavitation, controlled flow cavitation, and advanced fluid processing.
From physical process to practical equipment
Dr. Kozyuk’s work centers on translating flow science into scalable equipment and measurable industrial outcomes. That includes hydrodynamic and controlled flow cavitation, high-shear mixing, homogenization, emulsification, dispersion, particulate-material processing, and related process-intensification methods.
Across research, development, and technology strategy roles, he has advanced applications in biofuels, vegetable-oil refining, degassing, catalyst synthesis, nanomaterials, and fluid processing. The common thread is a practical R&D path: define the mechanism, test it under relevant conditions, and build a route to reliable operation at scale.
Research, engineering, and technology development
- Hydrodynamic and controlled flow cavitation devices and applications
- High-shear mixing, homogenization, emulsification, and dispersion
- Biofuel processing, vegetable-oil refining, and industrial fluid treatment
- Experimental design, pilot validation, scale-up, and technoeconomic assessment
- Invention development, intellectual-property strategy, and commercial application
A career in applied process innovation
A verified record of invention
Dr. Kozyuk’s stated global portfolio includes patents and patent applications. The 61 U.S. references below have been resolved to issued U.S. patent records. The two incomplete numbers in the supplied CV were corrected against their canonical records before publication.
- U.S. Patent 12,195,697 B2, opens in a new tab
Method for refined palm oil production with reduced 3-MCPD formation
Issued January 14, 2025 - U.S. Patent 11,634,657 B2, opens in a new tab
Method for refined palm oil production with reduced 3-MCPD formation
Issued April 25, 2023 - U.S. Patent 10,968,414 B2, opens in a new tab
Methods for reducing soap formation during vegetable oil refining
Issued April 6, 2021 - U.S. Patent 10,639,599 B2, opens in a new tab
Method and device for cavitationally treating a fluid
Issued May 5, 2020 - U.S. Patent 10,315,172 B2, opens in a new tab
Rotor and stator device having bore holes for cavitational mixing
Issued June 11, 2019 - U.S. Patent 10,053,710 B2, opens in a new tab
Method for increasing ethanol yield from grain
Issued August 21, 2018 - U.S. Patent 9,845,244 B2, opens in a new tab
Method of forming graphene material by graphite exfoliation
Issued December 19, 2017 - U.S. Patent 7,338,551 B2, opens in a new tab
Device and method for generating micro bubbles in a liquid using hydrodynamic cavitation
Issued March 4, 2008
View the remaining 53 resolved U.S. patent records
- U.S. Patent 10,640,729 B2, opens in a new tab
Methods for reducing soap formation during vegetable oil refining
Issued May 5, 2020 - U.S. Patent 10,344,246 B2, opens in a new tab
Oil degumming systems
Issued July 9, 2019 - U.S. Patent 10,159,915 B2, opens in a new tab
Device and method for degassing liquids
Issued December 25, 2018 - U.S. Patent 10,065,167 B2, opens in a new tab
Rotor and channel element apparatus with local constrictions for conducting sonochemical reactions with cavitation and methods for using the same
Issued September 4, 2018 - U.S. Patent 10,065,158 B2, opens in a new tab
Device with an inlet suction valve and discharge suction valve for homogenizaing a liquid and method of using the same
Issued September 4, 2018 - U.S. Patent 9,963,560 B2, opens in a new tab
Process for dispersing particles in filled resin compositions
Issued May 8, 2018 - U.S. Patent 9,845,442 B2, opens in a new tab
Method for degumming vegetable oil
Issued December 19, 2017 - U.S. Patent 9,782,741 B2, opens in a new tab
Method for conducting sonochemical reactions and processes
Issued October 10, 2017 - U.S. Patent 9,777,292 B2, opens in a new tab
Methods for treating biosolids sludge with cavitation
Issued October 3, 2017 - U.S. Patent 9,776,159 B2, opens in a new tab
Device for conducting sonochemical reactions and processing liquids
Issued October 3, 2017 - U.S. Patent 9,765,279 B2, opens in a new tab
Method for reducing neutral oil losses during neutralization step
Issued September 19, 2017 - U.S. Patent 9,701,922 B2, opens in a new tab
Method for enhancing oil production from grain
Issued July 11, 2017 - U.S. Patent 9,682,355 B2, opens in a new tab
Method for conducting sonochemical reactions and processes
Issued June 20, 2017 - U.S. Patent 9,556,399 B2, opens in a new tab
Method for degumming triglyceride oils
Issued January 31, 2017 - U.S. Patent 9,528,075 B2, opens in a new tab
Method for enhancing oil production from grain
Issued December 27, 2016 - U.S. Patent 9,453,180 B2, opens in a new tab
Process for degumming oils
Issued September 27, 2016 - U.S. Patent 9,410,109 B1, opens in a new tab
Methods for degumming oils
Issued August 9, 2016 - U.S. Patent 9,340,749 B1, opens in a new tab
Method for degumming triglyceride oils
Issued May 17, 2016 - U.S. Patent 9,321,983 B2, opens in a new tab
Methods for degumming oils
Issued April 26, 2016 - U.S. Patent 9,303,216 B2, opens in a new tab
Method for upgrading heavy hydrocarbon oil
Issued April 5, 2016 - U.S. Patent 9,290,717 B1, opens in a new tab
Reactor for degumming
Issued March 22, 2016 - U.S. Patent 9,000,244 B2, opens in a new tab
Process for production of biodiesel
Issued April 7, 2015 - U.S. Patent 8,709,109 B2, opens in a new tab
Process for improved biodiesel fuel
Issued April 29, 2014 - U.S. Patent 8,348,187 B2, opens in a new tab
System and process for reducing solid particle size
Issued January 8, 2013 - U.S. Patent 8,143,460 B2, opens in a new tab
Apparatus and method for increasing alcohol yield from grain
Issued March 27, 2012 - U.S. Patent 8,002,971 B2, opens in a new tab
Desulfurization process and systems utilizing hydrodynamic cavitation
Issued August 23, 2011 - U.S. Patent 7,935,157 B2, opens in a new tab
Method for reducing free fatty acid content of biodiesel feedstock
Issued May 3, 2011 - U.S. Patent 7,754,905 B2, opens in a new tab
Apparatus and method for producing biodiesel from fatty acid feedstock
Issued July 13, 2010 - U.S. Patent 7,708,453 B2, opens in a new tab
Device for creating hydrodynamic cavitation in fluids
Issued May 4, 2010 - U.S. Patent 7,667,082 B2, opens in a new tab
Apparatus and method for increasing alcohol yield from grain
Issued February 23, 2010 - U.S. Patent 7,422,360 B2, opens in a new tab
Fluid impingement mixing device
Issued September 9, 2008 - U.S. Patent 7,357,566 B2, opens in a new tab
Device and method for creating vortex cavitation in fluids
Issued April 15, 2008 - U.S. Patent 7,314,516 B2, opens in a new tab
Hydrodynamic cavitation crystallization device and process
Issued January 1, 2008 - U.S. Patent 7,314,306 B2, opens in a new tab
Homogenization device and method of using same
Issued January 1, 2008 - U.S. Patent 7,247,244 B2, opens in a new tab
Water treatment processes and devices utilizing hydrodynamic cavitation
Issued July 24, 2007 - U.S. Patent 7,207,712 B2, opens in a new tab
Device and method for creating hydrodynamic cavitation in fluids
Issued April 24, 2007 - U.S. Patent 7,178,975 B2, opens in a new tab
Device and method for creating vortex cavitation in fluids
Issued February 20, 2007 - U.S. Patent 7,086,777 B2, opens in a new tab
Device for creating hydrodynamic cavitation in fluids
Issued August 8, 2006 - U.S. Patent 7,041,144 B2, opens in a new tab
Hydrodynamic cavitation crystallization process
Issued May 9, 2006 - U.S. Patent 6,869,586 B1, opens in a new tab
Method of preparing metal containing compounds using hydrodynamic cavitation
Issued March 22, 2005 - U.S. Patent 6,857,774 B2, opens in a new tab
Devices for cavitational mixing and pumping and methods of using same
Issued February 22, 2005 - U.S. Patent 6,802,639 B2, opens in a new tab
Homogenization device and method of using same
Issued October 12, 2004 - U.S. Patent 6,589,501 B2, opens in a new tab
Method of preparing metal containing compounds using hydrodynamic cavitation
Issued July 8, 2003 - U.S. Patent 6,502,979 B1, opens in a new tab
Device and method for creating hydrodynamic cavitation in fluids
Issued January 7, 2003 - U.S. Patent 6,365,555 B1, opens in a new tab
Method of preparing metal containing compounds using hydrodynamic cavitation
Issued April 2, 2002 - U.S. Patent 6,035,897 A, opens in a new tab
Method and apparatus for conducting sonochemical reactions and processes using hydrodynamic cavitation
Issued March 14, 2000 - U.S. Patent 6,012,492 A, opens in a new tab
Method and apparatus for conducting sonochemical reactions and processes using hydrodynamic cavitation
Issued January 11, 2000 - U.S. Patent 5,971,601 A, opens in a new tab
Method and apparatus of producing liquid disperse systems
Issued October 26, 1999 - U.S. Patent 5,969,207 A, opens in a new tab
Method for changing the qualitative and quantitative composition of a mixture of liquid hydrocarbons based on the effects of cavitation
Issued October 19, 1999 - U.S. Patent 5,937,906 A, opens in a new tab
Method and apparatus for conducting sonochemical reactions and processes using hydrodynamic cavitation
Issued August 17, 1999 - U.S. Patent 5,931,771 A, opens in a new tab
Method and apparatus for producing ultra-thin emulsions and dispersions
Issued August 3, 1999 - U.S. Patent 5,810,052 A, opens in a new tab
Method of obtaining a free disperse system in liquid and device for effecting the same
Issued September 22, 1998 - U.S. Patent 5,492,654 A, opens in a new tab
Method of obtaining free disperse system and device for effecting same
Issued February 20, 1996
Research and technical publications
- Michel, F. C. Jr. and Kozyuk, O. Hydrodynamic Cavitation Processing. Chemical Processes for a Sustainable Future, Chapter 5. Royal Society of Chemistry, 2014., opens in a new tab
- Kozyuk, O. V. Increase cavitation processes efficiency for dispersing and emulsification. Chapter 1.17 in Fedotkin, I. M. (Ed.), Cavitation: Using Cavitation in Industry. Arktur, 1998, pp. 62–73.
- Kozyuk, O. V. Chapters 1–3 in Fedotkin, I. M. (Ed.), Cavitation: Cavitation Equipment and Technology. Poligrafkniga, 1997, pp. 16–121.
- Machinskii, A. S., Kozyuk, O. V. and Shishlov, D. N. Cavitation Mixers. Central Scientific Research Information Institute and Technical Economic Research of Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical Industries, 1990.
- Litle, D., Reimers, P. and Kozyuk, O. Utilization of Controlled Flow Cavitation to Enhance Biofuel Processing. AOCS Annual Meeting and Expo, 2021., opens in a new tab
- Litle, D., Kozyuk, O. and Reimers, P. Utilization of Controlled Flow Cavitation to Enhance Lipid Processing. AOCS Annual Meeting and Expo, 2021., opens in a new tab
- Ramirez-Cadavid, D. A., Kozyuk, O., Lyle, P. and Michel, F. C. Jr. Effects of hydrodynamic cavitation on dry mill corn ethanol production. Process Biochemistry, 2016., opens in a new tab
- Ramirez-Cadavid, D. A., Kozyuk, O. and Michel, F. C. Jr. Improvement in commercial scale dry mill corn ethanol production using controlled flow cavitation and cellulose hydrolysis. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2014., opens in a new tab
- Ramirez, D. A., Kozyuk, O. and Michel, F. C. Effect of Control Flow Cavitation and Cellulose Hydrolysis on Commercial Scale Dry Mill Ethanol Yield. ASABE, 2012., opens in a new tab
- Wyvill, R., Cirjak, L. and Kozyuk, O. Synthesis and processing of small particulate materials using controlled flow cavitation. World Nano Economic Congress Conference, 2003.
- Moser, W. R., Find, J., Emerson, S. C., Krauz, I. M. and Kozyuk, O. V. Controlled flow hydrodynamic cavitation for the synthesis of advanced catalyst. ACS National Meeting, 2000.
- Moser, W. R., Giang, T., Nguyen, S. and Kozyuk, O. V. A new route to cavitational chemistry and chemical processing by controlled flow cavitation. 3rd International Conference on Process Intensification for the Chemical Industry, 1999.
- Kozyuk, O. V. Use of Hydrodynamic Cavitation for Emulsifying and Homogenizing Processes. American Laboratory News, 1999.
- Kozyuk, O. V. Breakup of Drops in Hydrodynamic Cavitation Flow. North American Mixing Forum, 1997.
- Kozyuk, O. V., Berezin, V. V. and Litvinenko, A. A. Intensification of the process of solvent extraction of organic compounds under the effect of hydrodynamic cavitation. ISECOS, 1992.
- Kozyuk, O. V. and Fedotkin, I. M. Mathematical model of the process of emulsification in flow cavitation mixers. Khimicheskoe Mashinostroenie, 1988.
Engineering and processing science
- PhD, Processing EngineeringNational University of Food Technologies, 1988
- Postgraduate Studies, Chemical EngineeringIgor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, 1982
- MS, Mechanical EngineeringNational University of Food Technologies, 1977
Honors and awards
- NorTech Innovation Award2009
- NorTech Innovation Award2002
- Medal of Achievement, Inventor of USSR1990
- Gold Medal, 8th International Trade Fair1990