BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Drupal iCal API//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Events items teaser X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Toronto BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:EST TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:EST TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f11b1da01a9 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T100000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T110000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/chemical-engineering/events/che-win-joint-seminar LOCATION:QNC - Quantum Nano Centre Room 1501 200 University Avenue West Wat erloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:CHE-WIN Joint Seminar CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACT: Dehumidification accounts for a substantial fraction of\nenergy use and associated emissions in air‑conditioning systems\,\nr epresenting roughly 53% of energy‑related air conditioning\nemissions on a global average. Vapor-selective membranes\, which\npreferentially trans port water molecules while blocking the transport\nof other gases\, have e merged as a promising alternative technology for\nthe heating\, ventilatio n\, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry\, even\nbeing ranked as a top alt ernative technology by the US Department of\nEnergy. Over the past 20 year s\, the field has seen a significant\namount of research interest in the d evelopment of high-performance\nmembrane materials and synthesis procedure s. However\, translation of\nthese materials advances into practical HVAC systems has largely\nrelied on idealized thermodynamic system models\, wit h a notable lack\nin experimental demonstration. As a result\, a disconnec t persists\nbetween membrane material development\, component-level limita tions\,\nand realistic system and process design. This seminar presents ou r\nongoing work aimed at bridging this gap by explicitly linking real\nmem brane properties to component sizing\, operating constraints\, and\nsystem ‑level efficiency. The broader goal of this research is to\nestablish a holistic framework that integrates materials\, components\,\nand system de sign to clarify tradeoffs\, define benchmark performance\ntargets\, and gu ide future research and development towards the broader\nadoption of high- efficiency\, membrane-based HVAC technologies. DTSTAMP:20260428T203957Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f11b1da7b8e DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T133000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T143000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/chemical-engineering/events/lecture-series LOCATION:DC - William G. Davis Computer Research Centre Room 1302 200 Unive rsity Avenue West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Lecture Series CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Porous media form the backbone of electrochemical energy storag e and\nconversion technologies\, governing transport\, reaction access\, a nd\noverall efficiency in redox flow batteries\, electrolyzers\, and fuel\ ncells. Despite their central role\, most porous electrodes and\ntransport layers have changed little over decades\, relying on\nrandomized architec tures that constrain performance\, durability\, and\ncost. Dr. van der Hei jden’s research group reimagines porous media\nas engineered components\ , structures that can be deliberately designed\nrather than inherited. By integrating pore‑scale modeling\, operando\nimaging\, computational opti mization\, and advanced manufacturing\, the\ngroup uncovers fundamental st ructure–performance relationships and\ndevelops new architectures that r educe transport losses. This talk\nhighlights how tailored porous microstr uctures can enable more\nefficient\, robust\, and scalable electrochemical devices. DTSTAMP:20260428T203957Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f11b1dabbe0 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260501T100000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260501T110000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/chemical-engineering/events/distinguished-speaker- seminar-series LOCATION:E6 - Engineering 6 Room 4022 200 University Ave West Waterloo ON N 2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Seminar Series CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Denitrification is a vital microbial process within the nitroge n\ncycle\, where nitrate (NO3⁻) is reduced to nitrogen gas (N2)\, thereb y\nalleviating nitrogen pollution in aquatic environments. Traditionally\, \norganic carbon sources have been recognized as the primary electron\ndon ors for denitrification. However\, recent research has underscored\nthe si gnificance of sulfur compounds as alternative electron donors\,\nespeciall y in settings where organic carbon is scarce. The current\nparadigm acknow ledges the coexistence of heterotrophic and autotrophic\ndenitrifiers in c ompleting the denitrification pathway.\nFacultative sulfur-driven denitrif ication represents an innovative\nbiological process that integrates sulfi de oxidation with\ndenitrification\, providing a dual solution for wastewa ter treatment.\nThis process leverages specific heterotrophic bacteria cap able of\noxidizing sulfide while concurrently reducing nitrates\, effectiv ely\neliminating both sulfide and nitrogen compounds from wastewater. The\ nfacultative nature of these bacteria enables them to adapt to\nfluctuatin g oxygen levels\, thereby enhancing the process's flexibility\nand efficie ncy. This presentation will delve into recent advancements\nin facultative sulfur-driven denitrification\, with a focus on its\napplication in engin eered systems such as wastewater treatment plants\nand bioreactors. By exp loring the mechanisms and benefits of this\nprocess\, we aim to highlight its potential for improving wastewater\nmanagement and contributing to sus tainable environmental practices. DTSTAMP:20260428T203957Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f11b1daf609 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T133000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T143000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/chemical-engineering/events/graduate-seminar-optim ization-and-simulation-based LOCATION:E6 4022 200 University Ave West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Graduate Seminar| Optimization and simulation-based approaches to\n manage logistics of trucks and ships in large supply chains\, by Prof.\nCa rlos A. Mendez CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The Chemical Engineering Department is hosting a special gradua te\nlecture on OPTIMIZATION AND SIMULATION-BASED APPROACHES TO MANAGE\nLOG ISTICS OF TRUCKS AND SHIPS IN LARGE SUPPLY CHAINS. DTSTAMP:20260428T203957Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f11b1db269d DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T123000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T140000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/chemical-engineering/events/battery-workforce-chal lenge-party-0 LOCATION:E5 - Engineering 5 Sedra Design Centre 1st floor 200 University Av enue West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Battery Workforce Challenge Party CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:PLEASE FIND ATTACHED THE INVITATION WITH OUR NEW DATE\, THURSDA Y\, FEB.\n5TH. ALL ARE WELCOME BUT YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND!\n\nEVEN IF YOU HAD PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED\, YOU MUST RE-REGISTER\, SO WE\nKNOW HOW MU CH DELICIOUS PIZZA WE NEED TO ORDER FOR THE NEW PARTY DATE.\n\nHOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! DTSTAMP:20260428T203957Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f11b1db40a7 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260126T123000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260126T140000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/chemical-engineering/events/battery-workforce-chal lenge-party LOCATION:E5 - Engineering 5 Sedra Design Centre 1st floor 200 University Av enue West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Battery Workforce Challenge Party CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Battery Workforce Challenge party DTSTAMP:20260428T203957Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f11b1db62db DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260121T133000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260121T143000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/chemical-engineering/events/graduate-seminar-optim izing-experiments-data-driven LOCATION:E6 2024 200 University Ave West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Graduate Seminar| Optimizing Experiments: From Data-Driven to\nIntr usive Model-based Methods \, by Professor Alexander Dowling CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The Chemical Engineering Department is hosting a special gradua te\nlecture on OPTIMIZING EXPERIMENTS: FROM DATA-DRIVEN TO INTRUSIVE\nMODE L-BASED METHODS.  DTSTAMP:20260428T203957Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f11b1db99c3 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T153000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T163000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/chemical-engineering/events/seminar-speaker-dr-vik ramaditya-yadav-biology-infrastructure LOCATION:E5 - Engineering 5 Room 2004 200 University Avenue West Waterloo O N N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Seminar Speaker Dr. Vikramaditya Yadav\\ Biology as infrastructure: \nEngineering the next industrial revolution CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Abstract :\n\nHumanity faces multiple converging crises such as pandemics\, climate\nchange\, ecosystem degradation\, and environmental p ressures from rising\nglobal prosperity. We urgently need transformative s olutions. At the\nsame time\, the past three decades have also witnessed s terling\nadvances in genomics\, synthetic biology\, and computation\, whic h have\nre-cast living systems as programmable platforms for innovation.\n Biology has now matured into a form of infrastructure - an enabling\nlayer upon which solutions to health\, the energy transition\, material\nde-fos silization and the circular economy can be built.\n\nJust as physical infr astructure underpinned the industrial age and\ndigital infrastructure driv es the current information age\, biological\ninfrastructure now offers the foundation for a sustainable one.\nEngineered biological systems can faci litate a more rapid response to\nemerging threats\, enable sustainable res ource recovery\, as well as\nupcycle waste into high-value products. In th is sense\, biology is no\nlonger confined to the laboratory\; it is becomi ng the scaffolding of a\nnew industrial paradigm where living and designed systems work in\nconcert to sustain civilization. DTSTAMP:20260428T203957Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f11b1dbc8b6 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251119T133000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251119T143000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/chemical-engineering/events/cerc-research-lecture- supramolecularly-engineered-cells LOCATION:200 University Ave West PSE 7th Floor- 7303 Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Ca nada SUMMARY:CERC Research Lecture | Supramolecularly Engineered Cells for Targe ted\nTherapy by Professor Ruibing Wang PHD\, FRSC CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Join us for a CERC Research Lecture by:\nProfessor Ruibing Wang PHD\, FRSC\nWednesday\, November 19th 1:30-2:30pm\nPSE 7th Floor – 7303 \n\n  DTSTAMP:20260428T203957Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f11b1dbdd3f DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T100000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T123000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/chemical-engineering/events/chemical-engineering-g rad-fair LOCATION:PSE - Pearl Sullivan Engineering 1st Floor Ideas Clinic 200 Univer sity Ave West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Chemical Engineering Grad Fair CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Chemical Engineering Grad Fair on Thursday \,\nOctober 23rd in PSE in the 1st Floor Ideas Clinic.\n\nThe event runs f rom 10:00am-12:30pm.\n\nCome and learn about the exciting and innovative r esearch happening in\nour department!\n\n✅ Chat with profs about cutting -edge research\n✅ Learn how you can _get paid_ to do a research-based de gree\n✅ Discover how domestic students pay _less_ than undergrad tuition \n✅ Find out how you can finish a course-based Master’s in just _1\nye ar_\n \n\nDid you know our researchers are making new feedstocks from alg ae\,\nusing machine learning to solve real-world problems\, making\nbiodeg radable plastics from food waste\, creating synthetic vascular\ngrafts for bypass patients\, and more.\n\nCOME AND CHAT WITH US AND STAY FOR THE CAN DY BAR! WE'D LOVE TO SEE YOU\nTHERE! DTSTAMP:20260428T203957Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR