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:69f4a3213decc 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:20260501T125705Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f4a3213f5d2 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:20260501T125705Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f4a321403df 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:20260501T125705Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f4a321411e7 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:20260501T125705Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f4a32141eeb DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251201T133000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251201T143000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/chemical-engineering/events/paste-biomaterials-tra umatic-brain-injury-and-cartilage LOCATION:PSE - Pearl Sullivan Engineering Room 7303 200 University Ave West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Paste-like Biomaterials for Traumatic Brain Injury and Cartilage\nR epair CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Bioinks for bioprinting and injectable biomaterials share a com mon\nthread in fluid mechanics (rheology) in that the flow properties of\ nthe material are crucial to successful application. Beyond\nshear-thinnin g behavior\, properties including yield stress and\nstorage modulus recov ery are important\, and speak to the\n‘paste-like’ quality of the mat erial. Two applications in\nregenerative medicine will be highlighted: tra umatic brain injury and\ncartilage injury.\n\nIn severe traumatic brain in juries\, often a portion of the skull is\nsurgically removed to relieve pr essure from the brain swelling\, but a\n2nd surgery is required to fill t hat gap in the skull. We have\nproposed a paste-like biomaterial that cou ld potentially eliminate\nthe 2nd surgery. \n\nOur goal is to implant the biomaterial at the time of the original\nsurgery\,to be crosslinked to sta y in place\, flexible to allow the\nbrain to swell\, deliver anti-inflamma tory drugs locally to the brain\,\nand then transition into bone over tim e. Initial studies with bone\nregeneration and drug delivery have shown p romise. DTSTAMP:20260501T125705Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f4a32142fff 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:20260501T125705Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f4a32143b19 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251008T130000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251008T140000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/chemical-engineering/events/graduate-seminar-polym eric-applications-waste-mussel-shell LOCATION:E6 4022 200 University Ave West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Graduate Seminar| Polymeric Applications of Waste Mussel Shell\, by \nDr. Chanelle Gavin CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The Chemical Engineering Department is hosting a special gradua te\nlecture on POLYMERIC APPLICATIONS OF WASTE MUSSEL SHELL.  DTSTAMP:20260501T125705Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f4a321449eb DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T140000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T150000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/chemical-engineering/events/graduate-seminar-mater ials-and-interfaces-next-generation LOCATION:PSE 2409 - Pearl Sullivan Engineering 200 University Ave West Wate rloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Graduate Seminar| Materials and interfaces for next generation\nbat teries \, by Dr. Yang Zhao CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The Chemical Engineering Department is hosting a special gradua te\nseminar on MATERIALS AND INTERFACES FOR THE NEXT GENERATION BATTERIES. DTSTAMP:20260501T125705Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f4a32145386 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251017T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251017T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/chemical-engineering/events/graduate-seminar-envir onmental-sustainability-challenges-0 LOCATION:E6 2024 Engineering 6 200 University Ave West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Graduate Seminar| Environmental Sustainability Challenges in Canadi an\nHealthcare\, by Dr. Anita Rao CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The Chemical Engineering Department is hosting a special gradua te\nseminar on ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES IN CANADIAN\nHEALTH CARE. DTSTAMP:20260501T125705Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f4a32145d71 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251015T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251015T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/chemical-engineering/events/distinguished-speaker- seminar-series-novel-applications-and LOCATION:DC - William G. Davis Computer Research Centre 200 University Aven ue West Room 1302 Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Seminar Series\\ Novel applications and\ndeve lopments utilizing photopolymerizations CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Photopolymerization reactions have been explored and utilized s ince\nthe time of the ancient Egyptians\; however\, development of new\nph otopolymerization methodologies and applications continues at an\never mor e rapid pace.  Traditionally\, photopolymerization of\nmultifunctional mo nomers results in highly crosslinked materials\nsuitable for applications as optical lenses\, optical fiber coatings\,\nand dental materials.  Thes e reactions are ubiquitous not only\nbecause of the nature of the final po lymer product\, but also for the\ncharacteristics of the reaction itself.   Photopolymerizations are far\nmore energy efficient than their thermal counterparts\, are typically\nperformed in a solventless manner that is mo re environmentally\ncompatible\, the reactions occur rapidly at ambient co nditions\, and the\npolymerization can be controlled in both time and spac e. 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