Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Research focus: New production routes and self-assembly of carboxylated cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs).
Research Projects: Emamectin benzoate-loaded chitosan/tripolyphosphate nanoparticles Emamectin benzoate-loaded zein (EB-Z) nanoparticles Developed bifenazate suspension concentrate (SC) formulation and realized its mass production Operation Responsibilities: Established OECD principle-compliant Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) quality system Implemented ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems
Improved humidity control of reactor and designed an incinerator heat recovery facility to reduce energy consumption, saving 500,000 USD per year Eliminated the risk of storage tank explosion by designing and implementing an oxygen content control system Implemented ISO 9001 quality management system
Evaluated the reproducibility of 3 bulk powder property measuring devices Modified the ASTM standard powder tester to improve safety, ergonomics, and consistency Simulated Kevlar intermediate production process to predict emission changes associated with increasing load
Supervisor: Prof. Richard P. Wool Summary: Studied a bio-based substitute for petroleum-based foam Achievements: Optimized the formulation of the bio-resin and improved the polymerization process Achieved product mechanical properties comparable to polyurethane (PU) foam Team received USEPA 2013 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award