Technical Tracks
Track Sessions:
Functional Materials and Nanotechnology
Organizer: Dominik Barz, Queen’s University
Invited speakers:
Jianping Lu, National Research Council
Micheal Pope, University of Waterloo
Marianna Kontopoulou, Queen’s University
Dominik Barz, Queen’s University
Byron Gates, Simon Frasier University
Keywords: nanomaterials, nanoparticles, nanofabrication technologies, nanocomposite materials, thin films, self-assembly, functionalized surfaces, novel applications
Advanced Polymers and Composite Materials
Organizer: Benoit Lessard, University of Ottawa
Invited Speakers:
Didier Gigmes, Université Marseille France
Dwight Seferos, University of Toronto – CIC Macromolecular Science & Engineering Award
Yuning Li, University of Waterloo
Simon Rondeau-Gagne, Windsor University
Kelly Meek, NREL – University of Ottawa
Steven Holdcroft, Simon Fraser University
Chantal Paquet, National Research Council
Keywords: biodegradable plastics, biopolymers, natural polymers, polymer composites and nanocomposites, hybrid materials, polymer blends, novel polymers, polymer characterization and testing, polymer reactor design, polymerization, polymer thermodynamics, polymer crystallization, polymer transport properties, polymer processing, depolymerization, polymer recycling
Lignin, cellulose and other natural products
Organizer: Benoit Lessard, University of Ottawa
Invited Speakers:
Emily Cranston, the University of British Columbia
Pascale Champagne, Queen’s University
Jason Tavares, École Polytechnique
Ning Yan, University of Toronto
Wadood Hamad, FPInnovations
Printable and Organic Electronics
Organizer: Benoit Lessard, University of Ottawa
Invited Speakers:
Thomas Anthopoulos, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia
Harald Ade, North Carolina State University, USA
Hagen Klauk, Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research in Stuttgart
Salima Alem, National Research Council
Ta-Ya Chu, National Research Council
George Xiao, National Research Council
Ye Tao, National Research Council
Ghassan Jabbour, University of Ottawa
Anastasia Elias, University of Alberta
Gregory Lopinski, National Research Council
Aram Amassian, North Carolina State University
Marcel Bouvet, l’Université de Bourgogne
Luisa Torsi, Università degli Studi di Bari
Polymer Reaction Engineering
Organizers:
Benoit Lessard, University of Ottawa
Marc Dubé, University of Ottawa
Michael Cunningham, Queen’s University
Invited Speakers:
Michael Cunningham, Queen’s University
Alex Penlidis, University of Waterloo
Robin Hutchinson, Queen’s University
Kim B. McAuley, Queen’s University
Milan Maric, McGill University
Joao Soares, University of Alberta
Catalysis
Organizer: Clémence Fauteux-Lefebvre, University of Ottawa
Invited speakers:
Nicolas Abatzoglou, Université de Sherbrooke
Audrey Moores, McGill University
Natalia Semagina, Univesity of Alberta
Nadi Braidy, Université de Sherbrooke
Drew Higgins, McMaster University
Stephen Newman, University of Ottawa
R. Tom Baker, University of Ottawa
Ya-Huei (Cathy) Chin, University of Toronto
Ying Zheng, Western University
Ana Tavares, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique
Keywords: catalyst synthesis, catalyst characterization, novel catalysts, computational catalysis, electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, reaction mechanisms, novel reactors, process intensification, structured reactors, microreactors, multiphase reactors
Microfluidics and Nanofluidics
Organizer: Arturo Macchi, University of Ottawa
Invited speaker: Frank Zhang, National Research Council
Keywords: fluid dynamics, mixing, flow control, multiphase microflow, transport phenomena in porous media, microreactors, lab-on-a-chip, cell sorting, cell capture, microparticles and nanoparticles
Sorbents and Separation Systems
Organizer: Handan Tezel, University of Ottawa
Invited Speakers:
Youssef Belmabkhout, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Morocco
Xianshe Feng, University of Waterloo
Nese Orbey, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, USA
Arvind Rajendran, University of Alberta
Keywords: adsorbents, adsorption, chromatography, crystallization, membrane materials, membrane separation, transport in porous media, pore network modelling, leaching, extraction, modelling and simulation
Track Sessions:
Water Resources, Water Quality, and Wastewater Treatment
Keywords: micro-pollutants, persistent pollutants, pollutant transport and fate, process water treatment and recycling, municipal water treatment and quality, innovative water and wastewater treatment processes
Environmental Engineering
Energy Storage and Conversion
Organizer:
Hadis Zarrin, Ryerson University
Invited Speakers:
Xiaolei Wang, University of Alberta
Cao Thang Dinh, Queen’s University
Ge Li, University of Alberta
Ali Seifitokaldani, McGill University
Keywords: electrochemical energy storage, batteries, hydrogen production, fuel cells, thermal energy storage, new technologies for energy storage, energy harvesting, energy conversion technologies, conversion efficiency
Oil and Gas
Keywords: oil, bitumen, coal, shale oil shale gas, gas hydrates, natural gas
Renewable Energy
Organizer:
Inès Achouri, Université de Sherbrooke
Invited Speakers:
Jamal Chaouki, École Polytechnique de Montréal
Josephine Hill, University of Calgary
Chunbao Xu, Western University
Sylvain Coulombe, McGill University
Keywords: biofuels, biomass, solar energy, wind energy, tidal energy, hydropower, geothermal energy, thermochemical conversion, combustion, gasification, pyrolysis, torrefaction, mixed fuels, unconventional applications of renewable energy, innovative devices
Track Sessions:
Biomedical Engineering
Organizer:
Jean-Philippe St-Pierre, University of Ottawa
Invited speakers:
Christopher Moraes, McGill University
Elizabeth Gillies, Western University
Steve Waldman, Ryerson University
Brendan Leung, Dalhousie University
Leyla Soleymani, McMaster University
Lindsay Fitzpatrick, Queen’s University
Keywords: Biomedical sensors, biomedical devices, biomaterials, tissue engineering, computational biomedical engineering
Bioprocessing
Keywords: biofuels, biopharmaceuticals, bioreactor engineering, biorefinery, bioremediation, cell culture, extraction, fermentation, media-development, media optimization, purification, single-cell protein
Biotechnology
Keywords: recombinant technology, biofuels, biopharmaceuticals, drug discovery, gene therapy, metabolic engineering, metabolic modelling, recombinant technology, strain development, viruses, virus-like particles
Food Science and Engineering
Keywords: food processing, food safety, food storage, energy efficiency, green processing, fermentation, innovative products, nutraceuticals
Recycle and Value-adding Process
Keywords: waste recovery, waste reduction, waste to energy, waste to materials, up-cycling, process integration
Algae for Production of Fuels, Chemicals, and Foods
Organizers:
Grant Allen, University of Toronto
Pascale Champagne, Queen’s University
Keywords: microalgae, biofuels, biochemicals, nutraceuticals, wastewater treatment, photosynthesis
The role of chemical engineers in industry and society is constantly evolving, and education and training methods must keep pace with these changes. Evidence-based pedagogical practices are crucial to the development of essential skills like critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, technical synthesis and communication, and sustainable development. This technical track focuses on how instructors and institutions are changing their curricula by introducing new technologies or pedagogical practices to enhance student learning. Other topics include innovative approaches for introducing engineering design and experiential learning into the curriculum, methods to integrate equity, diversity and inclusivity elements into the curriculum and extraprofessional activities, the use of outcome-based assessments for curricular renewal initiatives within a Canadian accreditation framework, and the promotion of student self-awareness and autonomy by teaching metacognition.
Track Sessions:
Process Intensification
Keywords: innovative process technologies, energy-efficient processes, process integration, miniaturization, modularization, hybrid processes, transport phenomena, modelling and simulation
Process Simulation and Optimization
Keywords: simulation software, optimization algorithms, optimal design strategies, model development, data science, data analytics, planning and scheduling
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Design of Sustainable Process
Organizers:
Guy Brouillard, GCM Consultants
Amanda Sistilli, Enbridge Inc., University of Alberta
Our Process Safety Management (PSM) Symposium theme for this year is Human Factors (Human Error Prevention) and the Science of Communication. It is our hope that this broad focus will attract papers from a wide spectrum of interests. Please note that abstract submission for the PSM Symposium closes on August 31, 2020.