Future of Fuel
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Research Chairs

Salamander Foundation Chair in Environmental Engineering

Held by Dr. George Nakhla – 2000 Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering

The chair holder spearheads research that will impact on air, water and soil pollution problems worldwide. Research focuses specifically on areas such as the development of better gasoline’s, clean energy alternatives, improved air filtration systems, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improved waste disposal and better storm water management systems.

Hydro One Chair in Power Systems Engineering

Held by Dr. Tarlochan Sidhu – 2002 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Canada Research Chair, Tier 1, in Powder Technology and its Applications in the Chemical/Biochemical Materials and Pharmaceutical Industry

Held by Dr. Jesse Zhu – 2004 Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering

Canada Research Chair, Tier 2, in Geoenvironmental Restoration Engineering

Held by Dr. Jason Gerhard – 2007 Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Canada Research Chair, Tier 2, in Wind Engineering

Held by Dr. Gregory Kopp – 2006 Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering