Prof. Martin Guay Authors Process Control Text Nov 02, 2011:Professor Martin Guay has collaborated with G. Labinaz to produce a textbook titled "Viability of Hybrid Systems: A Controllability Operator Approach" (Springer, 2011) as part of the Springer Science and Engineering book series called Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation.
Please click on the link to be taken to the publisher's website where you can view the table of contents.
Canadian University Report
Queen's Undergrads "Most Satisfied" in Canada, says Globe and Mail Oct 28, 2011:The Globe and Mail has released the Canadian University Report for 2011 and Queen's has again ranked high in several categories, topping the list for Most Satisfied Students. Queen's also ranked at the top for Buildings and Facilities, Libraries, Reputation with Employers and Career Preparation. The report surveys 33,000 current undergraduate students across Canada, asking 100 questions which gave universities a grade from A+ down to D. Overall, Queen's has moved up one position to 4th as a top university in Canada. Please click on the link to review the entire report.
Barz Receives CFI Funding
Dr. Dominik Barz Receives CFI Funding Oct 21, 2011:Dr. Dominik Barz has been awarded $128K to fund leading-edge research in miniaturized electrical power supplies for micro systems. This research aims to overcome the problems that arise from micro systems being powered by large power supplies, which can compromise the advantages of miniaturization. Dr. Barz is among four researchers at Queen's University, who were chosen by the Canadian Foundation for Innovation's (CFI) Leaders Opportunity Fund.
Two New Instructors
Term Adjunct Positions Filled Sep 19, 2011:The Department of Chemical Engineering would like to welcome Louise Meunier and Katherine Prescott to the department. Louise will be teaching CHEE330 and Katherine will be teaching CHEE360. We are pleased to have them aboard for the 2011-12 academic year!
CHEE Seminar Series Launch
Department Seminar Series is Under Way for 2011-12 Sep 16, 2011:The Department of Chemical Engineering is proud to launch its Seminar Series for the 2011-2012 academic session. Faculty members have invited speakers from the various research areas including bioengineering, polymers and process control and design. Please click on the link to view the list of invited speakers, some of whom are sponsored by MITACs. Although the seminar series is aimed at graduate students, faculty and researchers, we welcome 4th Year CHEE and ENCH students to attend.
