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Wednesday, October 30, 2013 11:30 am - 11:30 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Seminar - "Advanced Graphene Materials for Energy Storage & Conversion" by Prof. Aiping Yu

Aiping Yu, PhD,  Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo
Abstract: Graphene is recognized as one of the nanomaterials that could revolutionize numerous industries over a wide range of sectors due to its distinctive properties, including large specific surface area, high electrical and thermal conductivity, good chemical stability, ultrahigh mobility, as well as great mechanical strength and Young’s modulus.
This national individual award, sponsored by GreenCentre Canada, is for an individual working in Canada who has made significant contributions to advance green chemistry and/or engineering, including the technical, human health and environmental benefits. From the award announcement:
"Flora T. T. Ng obtained her BSc at the University of Hong Kong , MSc and PhD from the University of British Columbia.