Garima Chauhan, PhD, PEng

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.

Teaching

• Engineering Thermodynamics (CH E 243)
• Introduction to Research Methods (CME 600)

CH E 243 - Engineering Thermodynamics

An introduction to the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Prerequisites: MATH 101.

CME 600 - Introduction to Research Methods

This course provides an introduction to research methods specific to engineering disciplines. Topics covered include the philosophy of science and engineering, the scientific method, hypothesis-based research, statistical analysis, literature search and review, developing a research plan, research presentation and reporting, and best practices in experimental, theoretical and computational research. Restricted to graduate students in the Faculty of Engineering. Students from departments other than Chemical and Materials Engineering require instructor approval to register.

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