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Michael Fowler |
Thomas A. Duever |
Professor
Ali Elkamel |
Professor
Xianshe Feng |
Professor
Associate Professor,
Associate Chair Undergraduate
Studies
In 2013, Tom Duever stepped down as Department Chair
after nine years. He spent a major portion of the year collabo-
rating with Professor Jim McLellan (Queen’s University) on a
text entitled “Strategies for Process Data Analysis, Process
Improvement and Product Development.”
Tom’s research brings together eingineering and applied
statistics, with a focus on statistical modelling and analysis,
polymer reaction engineering, and pulp and paper engineer-
ing.
Ali Elkamel and his students have made major advances in
developing cost effective, region-wide carbon dioxide mitigation
strategies that will aid in finding solutions for carbon dioxide
capture, additional treatment, transportation and storage. In
2013, their methodology for the optimization of networks
monitoring air quality was successfully applied to an existing
network of refinery stacks, improving the ability to monitor and
protect environmental resources and human health.
Collaborating with Virox Technologies Inc., and Professors
Duever and Reilly, Ali’s lab has designed a green product
disinfectant, for which the collaborating company received the
Design for the Environment Champion Status Award, the
highest recognition offered under the Safer Detergents
Stewardship Initiative.
Xianshe Feng’s primary research falls in the area of mem-
brane science and technology, including membrane forma-
tion and characterization, transport studies, module design
and process development. In 2013, he continued to serve on
the editorial boards of the Journal of Membrane Science and
Separation & Purification Technology, two premier journals in
his field of research.
Xianshe was invited to speak at the 7th International
Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies, the
International Conference on Membrane Science & Technol-
ogy, and the Pacific Polymer Conference. He also sat on the
“International Expert Assessment Panel” for the Dalian
Institute of Chemical Physics at the Chinese Academy of
Sciences.
In 2013, Michael Fowler continued his work with Waterloo’s
Alternative Fuel Team, creating a plug-in hybrid vehicle. This
project integrates with his research on vehicular battery
degradation and hybrid vehicle power train design.
Michael remains active with undergraduate students, mentor-
ing numerous 4th year Capstone Design Projects, including
the Fuel Cell Locomotive. As Associate Chair for Undergradu-
ate Studies, he also dedicated time towards ensuring
engineering accredidation for graduates of Waterloo
Engineering’s undergraduate programs.
