Biography
Dr. Gregory Yablonsky is an Associate Professor of the Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology at the Saint Louis University (St. Louis, Missouri, USA), Fellow of Academy of Sciences in St. Louis. Yablonsky’s research expertise includes heterogeneous catalysis, kinetics of complex chemical reactions, mathematical modeling of chemical reactors and technological processes, history and methodology of science. Gregory Yablonsky is a world recognized expert in the area of chemical kinetics and chemical engineering, in catalytic technology particularly, which is one of main driving forces of sustainable development. He has authored five monographs on catalysis and chemical kinetics and more than 200 peer-reviewed papers on these topics. In 2013 Yablonsky got a “Lifetime Achievement Award†in recognition of outstanding contributions to the research field of chemical kineticsâ€. In 2014, Yablonsky received the Sarton’s Award on history of chemical kinetics Yablonsky was granted by the honorary doctor degree from the University of Ghent (Belgium). Dr. Guy Marin, of Belgium, who presented Dr. Yablonsky during the ceremony, called Yablonsky a “scientific catalyst†and “an inexhaustible source of scientific curiosity, always pushing colleagues towards new challenges and insights.â€
Research Interest
His research interests include heterogeneous catalysis, kinetics of complex chemical reactions mathematical modeling of chemical reactors and technological processes, history and methodology of science.
Biography
Dr. Adango Miadonye, Professor of Chemical Engineering and Industrial Chemistry in the School of Science & Technology has received global recognition in the field of petroleum engineering and petroleum chemistry. His impressive publication record includes 80 peer-reviewed articles, numerous book chapters, and a number of presentations at important international conferences. An accomplished and respected student supervisor, Dr. Miadonye is extensively cited and has also formed the basis for a number of industrial collaborations. Well-respected by his colleagues nationally and internationally, Dr. Miadonye has been a leader and contributor to his professional academic community holding offices and serving on committees with numerous academic and professional societies.
Research Interest
His research interest includes how temperature and pressure affect the viscosity of bitumen and crude oil, green chemistry, sustainable solvents and processing, petroleum and petroleum products characterization, polymeric materials characterization and processing
Biography
Dr. Mehrvar joined Ryerson University, Canada, in 1998 and he is now a Full Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering. He earned his PhD in Chemical Engineering at the University of Waterloo, Canada. Dr. Mehrvar has a strong commitment to research. His main research interests include the integration of advanced oxidation technologies and biological processes for the treatment of water and wastewater as well as photochemical reaction engineering. He has authored/co-authored more than 85 refereed journal papers, 4 book chapters, 20 conference proceedings, and more than 150 presentations/abstracts. He has conducted more than 25 international invited seminars and workshops in different countries. He has also supervised/co-supervised more than 40 graduate students in both master’s and doctoral levels, more than 25 research assistants, exchange students, and visiting scholars, and many undergraduate fourth year’s theses. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of a newly created journal, American Journal of Modern Chemical Engineering. He has served as editorial board member of several refereed journals and as organizing and scientific committee member of several international conferences. Dr. Mehrvar is a licensed professional engineer in the province of Ontario, Canada.
Research Interest
His main research interests include the integration of advanced oxidation technologies and biological processes for the treatment of water and wastewater as well as photochemical reaction engineering.