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| Name of faculty member | Research focus | Faculty profile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Boyang Zhang | Tissue engineering, organ-on-chip engineering, drug discovery, machine learning for image analysis, bioimaging | zhangb97@mcmaster.ca | Learn more about Dr. Zhang |
| Dr. Prashant Mhaskar | Batch and batch-like processes using both traditional and non-traditional sensors, machine learning techniques for process control, rapid product design with experimental validation for smart microgels (with Todd Hoare’s group), rotational molding and therapeutics with experimental validation (with Michael Thompson’s group), reactive crystallization using data-driven techniques (with Li Xi’s group), bioreactors and bioseparation processes with experimental validation (with David Latulippe’s group) | mhaskar@mcmaster.ca | Learn more about Dr. Mhaskar |
| Dr. David Latulippe | Development of integrated continuous biomanufacturing processes, high-throughput analytics for viral vector manufacturing; data driven modeling and control of biomanufacturing processes (with Prashant Mhaskar) | latulippe@mcmaster.ca | Learn more about Dr. Latulippe |
| Dr. Todd Hoare | Development of engineered hydrogels and polymer-based nanoparticles for applications including drug delivery, tissue engineering, biomedical devices, controlled release in agriculture, biosensing and personal care products | hoaretr@mcmaster.ca | Learn more about Dr. Hoare |
| Dr. Kamil Khan | Developing useful algorithms for challenging problems in chemical process optimization. Projects involve aspects of global optimization and machine learning. All projects involve computer programming (in MATLAB and/or Julia) and mathematics | kamilkhan@mcmaster.ca | Learn more about Dr. Khan |
| Dr. Charles de Lannoy | Three experimental projects – Electrocatalytic membranes: Synthesis, validation and scalability of catalytic nanomaterials in electrochemical membrane systems for contaminant conversion to valuable feedstocks Membranes for climate adaptation: Developing processes and membranes in bipolar membrane electrodialysis for use in ocean alkalinization enhancement Selective critical metals recovery: Enhanced metals removal and selectivity from mining wastes and electronic wastes | delannoc@mcmaster.ca | Learn more about Dr. de Lannoy |
| Dr. Stuart Linley | Sunlight-powered solutions for sustainable production of fuels and chemicals from waste carbon. 1) Developing and characterizing reusable photocatalysts. 2) Applied photocatalysis for water treatment and hydrogen production. 3) Waste stream pre-treatment to broaden substrate scope | linleys@mcmaster.ca | Learn more about Dr. Linley |
| Dr. Carlos Filipe | Low-cost biosensors for food and water safety testing. Printable sensors for food packaging | filipec@mcmaster.ca | Learn more about Dr. Filipe |
| Dr. Drew Higgins | Design, synthesis and in situ characterization of novel nanomaterial catalysts for clean electrochemical energy technologies, including electrochemical CO2 reduction for the synthesis of fuels and chemicals, water electrolysis for the production of hydrogen, rechargeable zinc-ion batteries for grid scale energy storage or low temperature fuel cells and supercapacitors for transportation applications | higgid2@mcmaster.ca | Learn more about Dr. Higgins |
| Dr. Chris Swartz | Surrogate modeling of chemical engineering processes, optimal scheduling accounting for uncertainty and dynamic transitions, optimal startup control of industrial air separation plants, dynamic real-time optimization of large-scale industrial processes | swartzc@mcmaster.ca | Learn more about Dr. Swartz |
| Dr. Heather Sheardown | Ophthalmic drug delivery | sheardow@mcmaster.ca | Learn more about Dr. Sheardown |
| Dr. Li Xi | Experimental and computational research in polymer materials and properties, polymer processing and rheology and materials characterization, data-driven and hybrid modeling for process development and materials design, numerical simulation of turbulent and non-Newtonian flows. | xili@mcmaster.ca | Learn more about Dr. Xi |
| Dr. Zeinab Hosseinidoust | Two experimental projects: Building with biological blocks, developing bioactive materials and coatings using bacterial viruses for applications in healthcare and food/agriculture. Aerosolized delivery of bacterial viruses for pulmonary infections | doust@mcmaster.ca | Learn more about Dr. Hosseinidoust |