Garima Chauhan, PhD, PEng
Contact
Assistant Teaching Professor, Faculty of Engineering - Chemical and Materials Engineering Dept
- gchauhan@ualberta.ca
- Address
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12-381 Donadeo Innovation Centre For Engineering
9211 116 StEdmonton ABT6G 2H5
Undergraduate Curriculum Renewal Lead, Faculty of Engineering - Chemical and Materials Engineering Dept
- gchauhan@ualberta.ca
Overview
Area of Study / Keywords
Reaction Engineering Conversion Chemistry Advanced Recycling Catalysis
About
My research journey revolves around pioneering sustainable solutions in chemical engineering, with a particular focus on developing innovative processes for waste conversion and advancing recycling technologies. Through my work, I delve into intricate reaction mechanisms and conversion chemistry to achieve desired outcomes in chemical transformations. In addition to my research pursuits, I take pride in my role in curriculum development and am deeply invested in driving curriculum renewal while fostering teaching excellence within the department.
Research
- Developing sustainable processes for converting organic waste into value-added products.
- Advancing recycling technologies for plastics, metals, and electronic waste.
- Investigating the effects of oxygenates and halogenates on reaction mechanisms and catalyst longevity.
- Tailoring reaction pathways and formulating strategies for catalyst regeneration.
Courses
CH E 243A - Engineering Thermodynamics
An introduction to the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Prerequisites: MATH 101.
CH E 243B - Engineering Thermodynamics
An introduction to the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Prerequisites: MATH 101.