Water Institute member Dr. Michael Tam has received a national award recognizing exceptional contributions in chemical engineering, celebrating innovation in sustainable materials and global research impact.
Dr. Tam, a chemical engineering professor and University Research Chair, has been named the 2025 recipient of the R.S. Jane Memorial Award — the highest honour conferred by the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE). He will deliver a plenary lecture at the CSChE Conference on October 8.
An international leader in nanomaterials and functional material science, Tam has pioneered applications of nanocellulose for air and water purification, developed sustainable filtration and antimicrobial technologies, and created a patented biomimetic water harvesting device. His research, which spans over 449 publications and multiple patents, has garnered global media coverage and attracted more than $5 million in funding.
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