Lecture

The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) presents a Distinguished Lecture by Professor Robin D. Rogers, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Green Chemistry and Green Chemicals, and Chemistry Professor at McGill University, Canada.

Lecture: 3:00-4:00pm

Reception: 4:00-5:00pm​

Invitation is the Gateway to the Biomass Biorefinery and Ultimately A Sustainable Bio-based Economy

Abstract

TITLE: Between how and how much in architectural design.

LECTURER: Yasha J. Grobman

TITLE: Full Scale Study Models

LECTURER: Virginia San Fratello

Virginia San Fratello is an architect, artist and educator. She is a partner at Rael San Fratello and in Emerging Objects, which is a pioneering design and research company that specializes in 3D printed materials and objects for the built environment based in Oakland, California. San Fratello is an Assistant Professor in the area of Design at San Jose State University. She holds Master of Architecture degree from Columbia University in the City of New York.

The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) presents a Distinguished Lecture by Dr Kang L. Wang, Distinguished Professor and Raytheon Chair Professor in Physical Science and Electronics in the Electrical Engineering Department of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), United States.

Lecture: 3:00-4:00pm

Reception: 4:00-5:00pm​

Spin-Orbitronics for Energy Efficient Systems

Abstract

“A tissue mechanist found in translation”

Dr. Thomas Willett, 
Assistant Professor, Systems Design Engineering
University of Waterloo

Demetra Katsota​
Buerger Katsota Architects
de un re : recent work 2010 - 2015

Stephan Buerger and Demetra Katsota established buerger katsota architects in 2005 with offices in Athens and Vienna. Having successfully been engaged with a variety of architectural and urban design projects as well as academic and editorial research on architecture, in a decade, buerger katsota architects have gained reputation as a leading young European architectural practice.

TITLE: The illusion of Stasis in Structures - Recent Findings from Mark West and Pressure Building Laboratories. 

Ultrasound imaging innovations for live monitoring of complex flow dynamics

Dr. Alfred Yu, Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Waterloo

Perhaps popularly known for its use in fetal scanning, ultrasound has already been enjoying a widespread role in today’s clinical practice. Nevertheless, one demerit point that has been limiting ultrasound’s diagnostic potential is its arguably second-rated image quality.