Program Overview

Organizers
Ariel Chan, Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto
Daniela Galatro, Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto
Jake Nease, Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University
Shelir Ebrahimi, Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University
Vincent Leung, Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University
Jennifer Farmer, Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto

Description
The state of chemical engineering education worldwide is rapidly changing to address new and existing global challenges. The desired learning outcomes of students, and needs from employers and society, are rapidly evolving with these challenges, requiring educators to adapt and develop new classroom experiences, learning goals, and curriculum quickly. Responsible use of artificial intelligence, design-centered thinking, and interdisciplinarity are but a few of the key trends that are being addressed by the best educators in the world. This symposium seeks to share new ideas, innovations, and best practices for preparing students to face these challenges by investigating the following questions:

1. What is the role of artificial intelligence in the chemical engineering classroom? How can it be used as an education tool, and how can we train students to effectively use it in their future as practicing engineers?
2. What new technologies and strategies are being explored to train engineering students on critical thinking, decision-making, and design?
3. How have curricula and learning outcomes in chemical engineering programs changed to reflect the needs of students and industry in 2024 and beyond?
4. How do we engage students in the classroom and as a community, especially as we have come out of a global pandemic?
5. How does chemical engineering (as a discipline and a program) represent and brand itself as a cutting-edge field in an age where technology and digitization capture the interests and excitement of the new population of students?

1. Podium presentation (10 min. presentation + 5 min. Q&A).
2. Lightning talk (5 min. presentation + 5 min Q&A).

Organizer
Zhibin Ye, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Concordia University
Amar Mohanty, School of Engineering, University of Guelph
Manjusri Mishra, School of Engineering, University of Guelph

Description
This symposium is aimed to showcase the latest advancements in the development of functional polymers and polymerization engineering approaches, including both broad applications across all areas of polymer science and engineering as well as a special symposium on biodegradable packaging alternatives to single-use plastics. Representative specific topics include:

1. Novel polymer synthesis techniques
2. Polymer reaction engineering
3. Smart polymers and responsive materials
4. Advances in polymer characterization techniques
5. Biodegradable polymers and polymer blends, including polymers with various pathways for biodegradation (e.g. industrial and home composting, marine biodegradability and soil biodegradability) and challenges and opportunities for end-of-life options for biodegradable plastics
6. Biodegradable packaging (rigid and flexible, single and multi-layer)
7. Sustainable polymerization
8. Polymer nanocomposites and nanotechnology
9. Emerging applications of polymers in energy, electronics, and industry.

Organizers
Arthur Chan, Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto
Jane Howe, Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto
Zhonghua Zheng, University of Manchester
Laurence Yang, Department of Chemical Engineering, Queens University

Description
Microplastics and nanoplastics have become important pollutants in air, water and terrestrial environments. Recent advances in analytical techniques can provide in-depth information about composition, size, morphology and answer many questions about their sources, transformations health and ecological impacts, and environmental fate. In this session we invite submissions on recent advances from observational and laboratory studies, analytical technique developments, and environmental modeling. Topics may include but are not limited to:

Organizer
Mohamad Moosavi, Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto
Tianlong Liu, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Western University

Description
In this track, we will organize two pivotal sessions on the synergy between machine learning and chemical engineering. The first session, “Machine Learning Accelerated Molecular Discovery,” delves into the latest AI advancements for molecular discovery, showcasing state-of-the-art techniques, case studies, and emerging trends that demonstrate AI’s potential to revolutionize molecular and material sciences. The second session, “Integrating AI in Chemical Engineering: Transforming Processes and Innovations,” addresses the broader application of AI in chemical engineering. It emphasizes AI’s transformative impact on process optimization, material design, and sustainability while discussing the challenges and future directions in AI-driven chemical engineering research and industry practices. These sessions collectively offer a comprehensive and forward-looking perspective on the integration of AI in chemical engineering.

Organizer
Phillip Choi, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Regina
Arghya Paul, Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, Western University

Description
Biopolymers are one of the most important components in all types of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications. Recent advancements in nano and microscale technologies, such as bionanotechnology, bioMEMS, lab-on-a-chip and microfabrication, have enabled the translational development of these biopolymers into clinical applications for both diagnostics and therapy. Such biopolymers (or biomaterials), in the form of hydrogels, scaffolds and nanoparticles, can also significantly influence cell and stem cell fate for diverse regeneration therapy applications such as bone, ligament, vascularization, cardiac and neural tissue repair. This symposium aims to highlight the recent advancements in (1) developing new strategies to tailor bioinspired materials and biopolymers for cell therapy and tissue engineering applications (2) utilize nano and microscale technologies for in vitro disease modelling, drug screening and organoids research, and (3) emphasize strategies to utilize biomaterials in biofabrication (such 3D bioprinting) and biomanufacturing applications. This symposium will cover a variety of other biomaterials-related topics, including but not limited to – biological nanoparticles, inorganic nanoparticles, self-assembled nanostructures, bio-functionalized polymers and hydrogels for drug delivery (including cancer research), tissue engineering and diverse biomedical applications. The specific technical topics include:

Organizers
Huining Xiao, University of New Brunswick
Charles Xu, City University of Hong Kong
Amar Mohanty, University of Guelph
Manju Misra, University of Guelph

Description
Biomass or bioresources comprise(s) plant-based material, for example, wood, microalgae, energy crops, and agro-forestry residues, as well as organic waste from industries, farms, and households, and plays a key role in solar energy capture and storage. Globally, an estimated 8500 EJ of solar energy is captured/stored naturally in biomass each year, thereby contributing to fixing approximately 220 billion tonnes of carbon per year, which is approximately 15 times the world’s current total energy consumption. With the growing concerns over the environmental issues associated with the consumption of fossil fuels and the emerging bioeconomy as well as the global trend towards carbon neutrality or net-zero carbon emissions, there is a rapidly growing need of implementing the biorefinery concept to produce a range of products from biomass or bioresources: energy, fuels, chemicals and polymer or composite materials, that are conventionally produced from petroleum. This Symposium on Biorefinery and Bioproducts aims to offer an international forum for academic and industrial researchers to exchange recent advances in biorefinery and bioproducts. The Symposium encompasses three Sessions: (1) Advanced Biorefinery for Biofuels and Bio-based Chemicals; (2) Cellulose-based Bioproducts and Functional Materials and (3) Sustainable Composites. The following lists the main topics of these Sessions:

1. Advanced Biorefinery for Biofuels and Bio-based Chemicals (chaired by Professor Charles Xu)
   • Biomass/bio-wastes gasification to produce hydrogen and syngas;
   • Conversion of syngas to liquid fuels or chemicals;
   •  Biomass/bio-wastes pyrolysis/hydrothermal liquefaction for bio-oils
   • Upgrading bio-oil to drop-in biofuels;
   • Biodiesel production and glycerol valorization;
   • Bio-conversion of bioresources into hydrogen;
   • Bio-conversion of cellulose or sugars to alcohols or chemicals;
   • Fractionation of lignocellulosic biomass into cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin;
   • Catalytic conversion of cellulose/sugars into fuels and chemicals;
   • Catalytic conversion of lignin into fuels and chemicals.
2. Cellulose-based Bioproducts and Functional Materials (chaired by Professor Huining Xiao)
   • Cellulose-based or lignin-containing functional materials for various applications;
   • Functional modification and unique applications of nanocellulosic materials;
   • Emerging pulp and paper technologies and value-added paper products.
3. Sustainable Composites (chaired by Professors Amar Mohanty and Manju Misra)
   • Composites from biodegradable plastics and biofibres/biocarbon (Green Composites);
   • Composites from recycled plastics, recycled fibers/biofiber/waste feed stocks (Upcycling of waste plastic and waste biomass);
   • Composites from traditional biofibres/biocarbon and petroleum resins (both thermoplastic and thermosets).

Organizers
Radhakrishnan Mahadevan, Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto
Christopher Lawson, Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto
Valerie Ward, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo
David Latulippe, Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University
Christian Euler, Department of Chemical Engineering, U Waterloo
Yilan Liu, Department of Chemical Engineering, U Waterloo
Nicole Weckman, Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto

Description
Biotechnology and biomanufacturing continue to generate exciting new ways to transform energy and materials from sustainable feedstocks into useful products and to degrade harmful pollutants for environmental protection. Sessions in this track will broadly focus on cutting-edge technologies to manipulate or harness biological systems, such as producing sustainable materials, chemicals, energy, and therapeutics or cleaning up toxic organic and inorganic chemicals. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

1. Recent advances in anaerobic biotechnologies driving pollutant bioremediation and resource recovery – from basic discoveries to full-scale applications. This session is in honour of the pioneering contributions of Prof. Elizabeth Edwards and will be by invitation only.
2. Recent developments in metabolic engineering and synthetic biology including development of new pathways to biochemicals, biosensors for therapeutic and diagnostic applications, model-based and data driven engineering methods for enzymes, microbial strains and communities.
3. Recent advances in biomanufacturing both established and emerging classes of biotherapeutics such as monoclonal antibodies, nucleic-acids, exosomes, viruses, and virus-like particles – from early-stage fundamental research (e.g. development of cell lines, new purification modalities) to mid-stage prototyping (e.g. new tools for process monitoring and control) to late-stage commercialization.

Organizers
Ying Zheng, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Western University
Ajay Dalai, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan
Teruoki Tago, Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Norikazu Nishiyama, Division of Chemical Engineering, Osaka University

Description
This is a collaborative forum designed to bring together experts and researchers to explore and discuss the latest advancements in chemical technology with a focus on sustainability. This symposium emphasizes the integration of innovative chemical processes, environmentally friendly technologies and advanced materials for addressing global challenges in sustainability, resources efficiency, and green energy solutions.

1. Reactions and chemical Processing
2. Fuels and renewable energy
3. Catalytic and functional materials for energy innovations
4. Recent advances in chemical technology

Organizers
Federico Galli, Departmente de genie chimique, Universite de Sherbrooke
Andrew Hrymak , Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Western University
Naoko Ellis, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia

Description
We invite those who are engaged with a systems level approach and implementation of carbon management strategies, and technical and scientific research in the carbon management field.

Organizers
Ya-Huei Cathy Chin, Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto
Cao Thang Dinh, Department of Chemical Engineering, Queens University
Ali Seifitokaldani, Department of Chemical Engineering, McGill University
Dominik P.J. Barz, Department of Chemical Engineering, Queens University

Invited Speakers
Bertrand Neyhouse, University of Michigan  
Samir Mushrif, University of Alberta
Jose Herrera, Western University 
Prashant Deshlahra, Tufts University 
Michele Sarazen, Princeton University

Description
The track, ‘Catalysis, Kinetics, and Reaction Engineering, features cross-cutting topics from heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis, ranging from atomistic design and advanced characterizations of catalyst structures, chemical kinetics, to reactor design, reaction engineering, to scale-up catalytic processes.   

The specific technical sessions are:

1. In situ and operando methods in catalyst characterization and investigating reaction mechanism
2. Alternative energy inputs for catalytic processes: sono- and plasma-catalysis
3. Photo and electrocatalysis:

This session will cover photo-electro-catalytic reactions with a wide range of applications from CO2 reduction reaction, hydrogen evolution reaction, nitrate and nitrite reduction, oxygen reduction reaction, to organic compound oxidations, oxygen evolution reaction, and other chemical and fuel synthesis

4. Catalytic technology for CO₂ capture and upgrading
5. Atomistic design of catalyst structures and their functions
6. Catalysts for valorization of waste and renewable feedstocks (e.g. biomass, waste polymers)
7. Hydrogen production and C1 chemistry
8. Conversion of light alkanes and short chain alcohols
9. Reactor engineering and process intensification
10. Fundamentals of catalyst design and reaction chemistry

11. Electrochemistry for energy storage, remediation and materials

This session focuses on investigations related to the use of electrochemistry and electrochemical engineering for energy storage, environmental remediation, analytics, materials and other applications. Fundamental and applied studies on topics such as electrode materials, reaction kinetics, degradation, device performance and the use of electrochemical techniques to understand various processes are encouraged.

Organizers
Samuel Huberman, Department of Chemical Engineering, McGill University
Nasser Mohieddin Abukhdeir, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo
Bruno Blais, Departement de genie chemique, Polytechnique Montreal
Mohamad Moosavi, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Toronto

Description
This topic area focuses on both the fundamentals and applications of computational modeling to materials, transport and processes. The main areas of interest include:

1. First principles simulation and molecular dynamics simulation of materials and transport phenomena
2. ML/AI based simulation of materials and transport phenomena
3. Computational fluid dynamics applied to reacting flow
4. Multiphase computational fluid dynamics
5. Multi-physics modelling

Organizers
Joule Bergerson, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary
Hongbo Zeng, Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta
Amira Abdelrasoul, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan
Gordon Huang, Program of Energy Systems Engineering, University of Regina

Description
This topic area focuses on the inherently interdisciplinary field of developing and understanding the solutions needed to improve the health and quality of the environment.

The main areas of interest include sustainable technologies related to:

• Water Treatment
• Sustainability Systems Assessment (e.g., LCA)
• Emerging Technologies for Environmental Engineering
• Oil Spills
• Land Reclamation
• Materials for Environmental Engineering Applications (Absorbents, Membranes, Catalysts etc.)
• Joint session with Process, Engineering, Simulation, and Design on the Engineering of Processes for Sustainability, Improved Energy Efficiency and Reduced GHG Emissions.

See also the Hydrogen Symposium.

Organizer
L.L.Diosady, Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto
M.G. Venkatesh Mannar, Micronutrient Initiative

Description
Food engineering is the application of chemical engineering to food processing. Sustainable, healthy food supply will require an augmentation of the meat supply by vegetable proteins, meat replacers and lab-grown meat. To provide a healthy diet for the growing population of the developing world, the food supply must be improved by fortification of staple foods to prevent or cure anemia and important micronutrient deficiency diseases. Chemical engineering technology is at the forefront of providing trace metals and vitamins through salt, tea, and rice. Topics include the following areas:

Organizers
Frank Gu, Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto
Jay Werber, Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto
Vladimiros Papangelakis, Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto

Description
As aquifers deplete and global freshwater supplies diminish, industries are under increasing pressure to adopt sophisticated and efficient technologies to recover, reclaim, and reuse process water. Chemical engineers play an imperative role in addressing these growing industrial water challenges. This symposium serves as a pivotal platform for industry end users, technology suppliers, and academic researchers to collectively explore innovative solutions and cutting-edge advancements in the realm of industrial water treatment. We invite industry professionals and academic researchers to submit abstracts on the following topics:

1. Boiler water treatment and condensate polishing
2. Brine/concentrate management
3. Cooling water treatment
4. Data centre water use
5. Desalination technologies
6. Passive water treatment technologies
7. Membrane processes
8. Ion exchange
9. Mining and mineral process water management and treatment
10. Produced water management and treatment
11. Recovery, reclamation and reuse of industrial process water
12. Trace contaminant removal
13. Ultrapure water
14. Water and carbon capture
15. Water needs for hydrogen and new materials

Organizers
Marko Saban, Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto
Jordan Wosnick, Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto
Felipe Chibante, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of New Brunswick

Description
The Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Commercialization (IE&C) Symposium at CSChE 2024 is an opportunity for conference attendees – especially those from industry – to share ideas and experiences related to the development and commercialization of new technologies and products, with a special focus on areas related to chemical engineering.

1. Turning new technologies into commercial products
2. Incubating, accelerating, and growing small companies in Canada
3. Developing, protecting, and licensing intellectual property
4. Navigating government regulations and incentives related to new technology development and deployment
5. Case studies related to innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization in chemical engineering

Organizer
Arun Ramchandran, Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto
Reghan Hill, Department of Chemical Engineering, McGill University

Description
Fundamental and applied aspects of interfaces, complex fluids and soft matter, including interfacial mechanics, colloidal dispersions, emulsions, vesicles, capsules, and gels. The session welcomes theoretical and experimental contributions addressing, but not limited to, methodologies, structure and performance, the main topics of interest including:

1. Interfacial fundamentals and methodologies
2. Interfaces in biological and biological systems
3. Bubbles, drops and particles
4. Interfacial and non-linear flows
5. Colloids and gels
6. Electrokinetics
7. Micro- and nano-fluidics
8. Rheology

Organizers
Gisele Azimi, Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto

Description
The aim of this symposium is to gather experts, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to discuss the recycling, mineral beneficiation, and hydrometallurgical treatment of essential materials. The organizers are keen to receive top-notch technical presentations on process development and/or operations related to the processing of:

Organizer
Parnian Jadidian, Enbridge Gas Inc.
Hua Deng, Alberta Energy Regulator

Description
The Process Safety Management symposium will focus on exchange of knowledge and best practices in development, implementation, and sustainment of a Process Safety Management (PSM) system. This includes application of PSM in a range of industries and sectors, sharing of tools, services, and techniques in PSM best practices, and other advancements in the field.

Organizers
Huu Doan, Department of Chemical Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University
Xianshe Feng, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo
Dean Kennedy, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Royal Military College of Canada

Description
Separations are pivotal for sustainability, encompassing the production of renewable energy sources, carbon capture and storage, wastewater treatment, and environmental cleanup efforts. This symposium will cover research on membrane filtration, encompassing experimental studies and modeling, as well as membrane modification and its uses in the chemical industry, environmental science, and healthcare. Traditionally, the majority of membrane applications have centered around water treatment, a still vital area of membrane technology. However, there’s a growing need to address other separation challenges. These include gas separation for carbon capture and utilization, solvent separation/recovery in pharmaceutical process intensification, reclaiming valuable substances from industrial processes, and treating waste streams. This symposium will highlight the latest developments in membranes and membrane processes, focusing on their importance to the purification of water and air, and their role in energy sustainability. In addition, abstracts based on the basic principles and practical applications associated with various processes and novel materials used in adsorption-based separations are welcome. Therefore, topics will include the following sessions:

1. Membrane processes and applications
2. Adsorption fundamentals materials and applications in sustainable processes

Organizers
Nicolas Hudon, Department of Chemical Engineering, Queen’s University

Description
The Systems and Control Division of the Chemical Institute of Canada consists of researchers, professionals, and students who are interested in all aspects of process systems engineering (PSE): Process control, process modeling, process optimization, statistical methods and data analytics applied to chemical process systems. The Systems and Control Division Symposium at the CSChE 2024 Conference includes contributions presenting fundamental or application results on the following topics:

1. Chemical Process Modelling, Control, and Optimization
2. Statistical Process Control and Data Analytics
3. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
4. Applications of Process Systems Engineering to Process Intensification, Energy Management and the Environment.

Organizer

Molly Shoichet, University of Toronto
Milica Radisic, University of Toronto
Alison McGuigan, University of Toronto

Description

TBA

Organizer
João B. P. Soares, Editor-in-Chief, The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta

Description
All presentations in Advances in Chemical Engineering: A CJCE Symposium are invited talks from leaders in chemical engineering in Canada and abroad. The talks are 25-minutes long, followed by a 5-minute question period.

Organizers
Ariel Chan, Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto
Ya-Huei Cathy Chin, Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto
Jose Herrera, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, University of Western Ontario

Description
Contributions to this track are by invitation only. This special event celebrates Graeme Norval’s contributions to catalysis and catalytic surfaces, process engineering research, and chemical process safety, as well as to the Canadian catalysis community.

Organizers
Ariel Chan, Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto, Canada
Cathy Chin, Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto, Canada
Marisa Sterling, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, Canada

Description
Invitation to a special symposium, entitled “Celebrating Minorities and Women Leaders in Science and Engineering: In Memoriam of Jane Phillips (Invited Submissions Only)” as a part of Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference (CSChE), which will be held in Toronto (Oct. 6-9, 2024).

This symposium will celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and equity in science and chemical engineering in Canada. The purpose is to highlight our progress, spotlight rising stars, and promote networking and initiate dialogues on a variety of topics on creating a culture that promotes and nurtures the next generation, where everyone from all backgrounds could contribute and be their best. Focus of the symposium is on science and engineering research across all topics. The talks will cover broad disciplines across chemical engineering. Following the symposium is a networking reception session.    

The symposium honors the late Jane Phillips (1931-2024), one of the first female faculty member of FASE and possibly the first in North America, who had pioneered the field and contributed to catalytic science, to education, as well as serving as the first female academic PEO President in 1992.

Organizers
Ajay K. Dalai, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan
Ying Zheng, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Western University
Nader Mahinpey, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary
Nicolas Abatzoglou, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology Engineering, University of Sherbrooke
Sonil Nanda, Department of Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University
Jingbo Louise Liu, Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Yunlong Zhang, ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Co., New Jersey

Description
This Canada-USA Joint International Symposium is co-sponsored by the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE) and the Division of Energy & Fuels of the American Chemical Society (ACS). The symposium will feature presentations by emerging and established scholars from the USA and Canada involved in research relating to catalytic and non-catalytic upgrading of crude oils and alternative fuel resources. This symposium aims to bring together experts from the USA and Canada with diverse knowledge users as attendees to discuss recent developments and share the recent developments in the following topical areas:

1. Novel catalyst development for the production and upgrading of green fuels, chemicals and materials
2. Advanced methods for synthesis, characterization and applications of green catalysis, fuels and products
3. Catalytic processes such as transesterification, reforming, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, hydrotreating and biorefining
4. Clean hydrocarbon fuels, aviation fuels, biofuels, biochemicals
5. Life-cycle assessment and techno-economic analysis of fuel processing technologies

Organizer
Ajay K. Dalai, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan
Amarjeet Bassi, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Western University
Sonil Nanda, Department of Engineering, Dalhousie University

Description
The Canada-India Joint International Symposium is co-sponsored by the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE) and the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE). It follows a tradition of joint symposia established in previous conferences organized by the CSChE and IIChE at CSChE2023, IIChE2022 and IIChE2023. The Joint Symposium will feature presentations by well established and emerging researchers from India and Canada that will further strengthen collaboration among the participants in the field of chemical and materials engineering. The Joint Symposium will include invited presentations only, in multiple sessions, from academia and industry, many of whom are already pursuing collaborative research projects involving student exchanges. The topics and areas will include challenges, innovation and advancements related to materials, energy, and climate as well as other related topics of interest to chemical engineers. Opportunities of mutual interest to Canada and India will be highlighted.

The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering (CJCE) is pleased to be publishing an upcoming special issue comprising a selection of invited papers presented at this symposium. For information about submitting to this special issue, see the Call for Papers.

Organizers
Jesse Zhu, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Western University

Description
The symposium will be held in honour of late John Ross Grace of UBC. John has been working in the area of fluidization, particle technology, and green chemical engineering for near 6 decades and many of students are now working in Canada and world-wide. Particle technology is a very important branch of chemical engineering and remains a critical area for R&D. Presentations may include the following areas:

1. Keynote session with Award Winning Speaker and specially invited speakers.
2. Fundamentals of particle technology
3. Fluidization and fluidized bed reactors
4. Multiphase flow in biomedical engineering
5. Applications of fluidization and particle technology

Organizers
Michael Tam, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo
Boxin Zhao, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo
Huining Xiao, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of New Brunswick
Todd Hoare, Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University

Description
This symposium is organized on the occasion of Robert Pelton’s retirement in recognition of his outstanding contributions and leadership in advancing paper, polymer, and interfacial science in Canada. Invited speakers who are past students and/or collaborators will share research advances in the areas of:

1. Cellulose-based functional materials
2. Surface and interfacial engineering
3. Responsive microgels and nanogels
4. Pulp and paper science and engineering
5. Paper-based biosensors

Organizers
Praveen Linga, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Phillip Servio, Department of Chemical Engineering, McGill University, Canada
Nagu Daraboina, Russell School of Chemical Engineering, University of Tulsa, USA

Description
A special symposium will be held in honor of Peter Englezos for his outstanding contributions to chemical engineering. Peter Englezos is a professor at the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at The University of British Columbia (UBC). Peter studied chemical engineering at the National Technical University of Athens and graduated with a Bachelors (Diploma Engineering) degree in 1981. He received a Masters and a PhD degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Calgary in 1986 and 1990 respectively. He joined the Department of Chemical Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science at UBC as an Assistant Professor in September 1990. Peter served two consecutive five year terms as Head of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering during 07/2009 to 06/2019. Peter received several honours including R.S. Jane Memorial Award by the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering, UBC Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Faculty Research Fellow, Fellow of the Tokyo Electric Power Company Chair at Keio University and Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering.

1. Clathrate Hydrate Fundamentals: (microscopic and macroscopic characterization; molecular simulation; thermodynamics and kinetics)
2. Energy from Natural Gas Hydrates: (exploration; production; new technologies and climate change)
3. Flow Assurance Issues: (prevention; remediation; new technologies)
4. Novel Technologies Based on Gas Hydrates: (carbon dioxide capture and storage; desalination; gas separation)
5. Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (phase equilibrium, superhydrophobicity, experimental and modeling work)
6. Engineered Paper and other Materials from Wood Fibres (papermaking chemistry; lignocellulosic materials for packaging, and other applications)