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In the News

Lights on for OLED Research

LED Congratulations to ChemE Postdoctoral Fellow Andrew Paton who is part of Professor Tim Bender's research group. Andrew has received one of this year's Heffernan Commercialization Fellowships for his innovative work on improving the energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness of LED lights and solar cells using organic semi-conductors. The fellowship program supports students whose work holds promise for commercialization, and provides financial support and mentorship to help them develop their ideas into viable businesses. Read more about this year's recipients.

ChemE Student Presentation's a Winner

Congratulations to George Kolliopoulos, a PhD student under the supervision of Prof. Vladimiros Papangelakis, for receiving the Best Student Presentation Award at the 24th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Thermal Analysis Society, May 6-7, 2014, in Mississauga, ON. The winning presentation was entitled "Temperature Effect on the Decomposition of Ammonium Carbonate - A Possible Draw Agent for Forward Osmosis Application,” and was co-authored by George Kolliopoulos, Raphael Soldi Giribaldi, and V.G. Papangelakis. Congratulations, George!

May 30, 2014

Volume 31, Issue 12

In this issue:

Departmental Offices
Announcements
Chem Eng Events

Departmental Offices

Research Office

India-Canada Water for Health Joint Call for Collaborative Research Innovation Proposals

The Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India (DBT) and IC-IMPACTS Centres of Excellence (IC-IMPACTS) of Canada will jointly fund Indian-Canadian research and innovation collaborations.

Research can be focused on any of the following areas:

Monitoring and management of water borne or water related diseases using mobile or networked health technologies;
Waste water treatment and impacts on water quality;
Water purification biotechnologies;
Heavy metals identification using biosensors; and,
Sustainable waste-water infrastructure and management using biotechnologies.

Each project application must consist of a Canadian and Indian applicant (Principal Investigators) who together have developed a join project proposal and project budget.

A 1-2 page letter of intent is required, including a budget. For more information please visit the Research and Innovation website.
Internal LOI deadline July 21, 2014.
Sponsor LOI deadline August 1, 2014.

APPLICANTS MUST INFORM THE INNOVATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS OFFICE OF THEIR INTENTION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION BY JUNE 23rd 2014.

Job Opportunity

PhD or PDF Research Assistant with Trojan UV in London, ON

Publications

Type III Effector NleH2 from Escherichia coli O157:H7 str. Sakai Features an Atypical Protein Kinase Domain
Halavaty, AS; Anderson, SM; Wawrzak, Z; Kudritska, M; Skarina, T;
Anderson, WF; Savchenko, A
Biochemistry, 53 (15):2433-2435; 10.1021/bi500016j APR 22 2014

Structural basis for the evolution of vancomycin resistance D,D-peptidases
Meziane-Cherif, D; Stogios, PJ; Evdokimova, E; Savchenko, A; Courvalin, P
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 111 (16):5872-5877; 10.1073/pnas.1402259111 APR 22 2014

Design of algal film photobioreactors: Material surface energy effects on algal film productivity, colonization and lipid content
Genin, SN; Aitchison, JS; Allen, DG
Bioresource Technology, 155 136-143; 10.1016/j.biortech.2013.12.060 MAR 2014

Announcements

Convocation Reception: Faculty & Staff Registration Closes Next Week

Faculty and staff members who would like to attend the ChemE Convocation Reception are reminded to register by June 2, if you haven't already done so. The reception will take place on Wednesday, June 18, 12:00 pm - 12:40 pm, Sir Howard Ferguson Dining Hall, University College.

To attend the ChemE Reception, please register here.

Chem Eng 8-Ball Shootout

CEGSA is hosting the 1st ever Chem Eng 8-Ball Shootout at the Annex Billiards Club (507 Bloor St W) on Wednesday, June 11. Our very own Master's student Sam Huang is one of the top players in the city, and will give a brief lesson on the basics of pool. Check out Sam's amazing skills in his YouTube video! Sam's lesson will start at 5:30 pm, the tournament will start around 6pm.

All skill levels are welcome and there is no cost to play in the tournament; however, a $5 deposit is required and will be returned to you at the event. There will be prizes (details coming soon)! To register, email Sam at xianmenghuang@gmail.com with your name, email and phone number, and your partner's name, if you have one. Once registered, please find Sam in WB321 and give him the $5 deposit.

Engineering Pride & Diversity Panel and Reception

On the occassion of World Pride 2014, which is being hosted by the City of Toronto in June, the U of T Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering is hosting the Engineering Pride & Diversity Panel and Reception on Wednesday, June 25, 5:30pm - 8:30pm. This first-of-its-kind event will focus on LGBTQ experiences in the engineering profession and will be moderated by alumnus Paul Cadario, U of T Distinguished Senior Fellow in Global Engineering. Panel members include professors, distinguished alumni and current students. Registration is required, visit the event site to register.

Calling All Photographers

U of T Magazine is looking for submissions to its 2014 Photo Contest. First place winners have their photos published in the magazine and take away $500 and a U of T pack. Students, faculty, alumni, donors and most staff are eligible to enter. Submission deadline is Friday, July 11. Visit the contest website for more info.

CEGSA Softball

Softball season is just around the corner! Last year CEGSA has an excellent season. Join them again this year for another great summer enjoying the weather while playing softball outdoors. No experience required! All graduate students, staff, professors, and postdocs are welcome. The cost is $5 per person. To register, email your name and student number to igor.guzman@mail.utoronto.ca.

Chem Eng Events

Click here for the Chem Eng Calendar

May 28 - June 1, 2014 - Spring Reunion: If you graduated in a year ending in 9 or 4, visit the U of T Spring Reunion website to plan your visit and register for events, including the ChemE Lunch and Tour on Saturday, May 31. We hope to see you there!

June 6, 2014 - CEGSA Semi-Formal: Hart House, 6pm

June 18, 2014 - Spring Convocation: 10 am - 12 pm, Chemical Engineering Reception, 12 pm - 12:40 pm, registration required

June 30 and July 1, 2014 - Presidential Holiday and Canada Day: The university will be closed.

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