| Education | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | Chemical Engineering, University of Toronto | 1993 |
| BSc. | Biomedical Engineering and Biology, Brown University | 1989 |
| Industry Experience | ||
| Research Scientist | Genetic Institute, Andover, MA | 1993-1997 |
| Academic Experience | ||
| Professor | Chemical and Materials Engineering, UofA | 2007-Present |
| Associated Professor | Chemical and Materials Engineering, UofA | 2003-2007 |
| Assistant Professor | Chemical and Materials Engineering, UofA | 2001-2003 |
| Assistant Professor | Biomedical Engineering, UofA | 1997-2001 |
Courses Taught
CHE318
Molecular and turbulent diffusion; mass transfer coefficients; mass transfer equipment design including absorption and cooling towers, adsorption and ion exchange.
CHE484
Physical and chemical properties of cells, tissues, and biological fluids; engineering analysis of processes such as cell growth and fermentation; purification of products.
CHE582
Survey of materials intended for biological applications; biomaterials-related biological phenomena (protein adsorption, blood coagulation and cell adhesion); biomaterials for engineering of blood vessel, bone and skin tissues. Two fundamental engineering philosophies will be stressed: structure-function relationship and purposeful manipulation for a desired outcome.
CHE655
Intended for graduate students who are familiar with basic biomaterials science. Focuses on: molecular design of biomaterial and biomaterial surfaces in order to modulate specific biological events; techniques to modulate biomaterial properties; assessment techniques for modifications. The biological events will be studied at the cellular and molecular level.
