October 2013 - Che-courtesy-list

Graduate Seminar Announcement - Prof. Pulickel Ajayan 10/31/2013
by Laguire, Melissa M 21 Oct '13

21 Oct '13

Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering Graduate seminar series Prof. Pulickel Ajayan Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Rice University "Engineering of Nanostructures - Challenges and Opportunities" Thursday, October 31, 2013 9:00-10:15 a.m. FRNY G140 Reception at 8:30 a.m. in Henson Atrium Abstract: The talk will discuss our recent efforts in engineering nanostructured materials from building blocks that range in size, dimensionality and properties. The idea of engineering nanostructures to build functional materials captures the essence of nanotechnology and the challenges and opportunities in this area will be discussed. One dimensional nanostructures such as carbon nanotubes and the emerging two-dimensional atomic layers as novel building blocks will be considered. The creation of three-dimensional architectures from nanoscale building blocks will lead to new opportunities and the challenges involved in this approach will be highlighted. The talk will focus on engineered nanomaterials as a platform for several applications that include nanocomposites, energy storage, low dimensional devices etc. Bio: Dr. Pulickel Ajayan received his Ph.D. from Northwestern University. Dr. Ajayan's current position is Benjamin M. and Mary Greenwood Anderson Professor of Engineering at Rice University. He has recently received the Distinguished Alumni Award, Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University. He was elected to the National Academy of Science India, Foreign Fellow in 2011 and elected Fellow of AAAS in 2007. Dr. Ajayan has nearly 20 years of record in the development of nanomaterials for various applications. He has been a pioneer in the research and development of carbon nanotubes and has contributed to this field greatly. He is an experimentalist and has also contributed to research areas of graphene, 2D layered materials, nanocomposites, electrical interconnects, nanostructured materials in energy storage and conversion and energetic materials. He has a strong record in materials characterization, microscopy and spectroscopy.

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ABET visit
by Varma, Arvind 21 Oct '13

21 Oct '13

Dear Colleagues, As you are aware, we have our ABET visit going on currently - started yesterday and ends tomorrow. Dr. Ron Danner, a well-known thermodynamics emeritus faculty member from Penn State is our Program Evaluator - he is a distinguished teacher-scholar from a large State university like ours. He selected several faculty members to meet with individually and these visits are going on in FRNY 3059 - he reviewed the course materials and toured the facilities yesterday. I meet with Dr. Danner at 4 pm today and his last meeting is the exit meeting jointly with Dave Corti and I at 11:30 am tomorrow, when he'll give us the preliminary conclusions from his evaluation. I take this opportunity to thank Dave Corti for leading our ABET process and the entire School's faculty and staff members for their many contributions towards this visit. Arvind Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of Chemical Engineering Purdue University

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Bindley Bioscience Center Research Fellows Seminar- Oct 31, 2013
by Ewing, Virginia G 21 Oct '13

21 Oct '13

Please distribute as appropriate. You are invited! Bindley Bioscience Center Research Fellows Seminar October 31, 2013 10am-12pm Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, room 121 Bindley would appreciate your attendance for this seminar to enhance collaborative networks between Discovery Park and the academic units to create new opportunities to enable faculty to significantly advance Purdue research and technology. [cid:image001.jpg@01CEC5D5.A7D3BAE0] Thank you! Stephanie Bonebrake Administrative Assistant Bindley Bioscience Center Center for Direct Catalytic Conversion Of Biomass to Biofuels (C3Bio) Discovery Park at Purdue University 1203 W. State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 765-494-0497 www.purdue.edu/bbc<http://www.purdue.edu/bbc>

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Isabel Jimenez-useche dissertation defense on Friday October 25, in FRNY 2142 at 8:45 a.m.
by Field, Catherine A 18 Oct '13

18 Oct '13

This e-mail is to announce that Isabel Jimenez-useche will be defending her dissertation, Effects of DNA Methylation Pattern on the Chromatin Structure, on Friday, October 25th, at 8:45 a.m. in FRNY 2142. The dissertation is being directed by Professor Chongli Yuan, and the abstract is attached. All are welcome to attend. Catherine Field, Ph.D. Graduate Program Administrator/Counselor School of Chemical Engineering Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2050 Telephone: 765-494-4057 Fax: 765-494-0805 www.engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/

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Graduate Seminar Announcement - Prof. Ramkrishna Oct 22
by Mamph, Jennifer A 18 Oct '13

18 Oct '13

Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering Graduate Seminar Series Prof. Doraiswami Ramkrishna Harry Creighton Peffer Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University and Recipient of the 2013 Sigma Xi Research Award "Metabolic Complexity. Is there Music Behind it?" October 22, 2013 9:00-10:15 a.m. FRNY G140 Reception at 8:30 a.m. in Henson Atrium Abstract: The complexity of metabolic networks would appear to fit in more appropriately with a cacophonic scenario than anything remotely musical. However, this talk will attempt to show that a mathematical view can be had of this complex process in which the phenomenon of metabolic regulation can be likened to the conductor of a symphonic orchestra summoning combinations of instruments representing metabolic reactions towards superlative music. It will be the objective of this seminar to let this analogy lead the discussion of a cybernetic theory of cellular metabolism which interprets the diversity of gene expression as a targeted effort to maximize the organism's survival. Bio: Professor Ramkrishna received his B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Bombay in 1960, and his Ph.D. from University of Minnesota in 1965. He is a Member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering, Foreign Fellow of The Indian National Academy of Engineering, and Fellow of The American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Fellow of The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. He is a World leader in the application of mathematics to chemical engineering. His major research contributions have been in the development of novel mathematical frameworks to solve basic chemical engineering problems displaying deterministic and stochastic behaviors. His work is very multidisciplinary working with investigators from around the world. .

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ROOM CHANGE FOR PHOTOGRAPHER: NOW IN FRNY 1142
by Field, Catherine A 17 Oct '13

17 Oct '13

Hello Everyone, The photographer has been moved to another room, and he is now in FRNY 1142. New students, faculty, and staff, please go to 1142 for your photograph. He will be there until 10:30 a.m. Thank you. Best, Katie Catherine Field, Ph.D. Graduate Program Administrator/Counselor School of Chemical Engineering Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2050 Telephone: 765-494-4057 Fax: 765-494-0805 www.engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/<http://www.engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/>

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please RSVP for Conversation with the Head by Monday, October 21, at noon
by Field, Catherine A 16 Oct '13

16 Oct '13

Dear ChE Grad Students, Dr. Varma's office needs your RSVP for the Conversation with the Head by this Monday, October 21st, at noon. Please disregard earlier e-mail asking you to RSVP later in the week. Please e-mail me by noon on next Monday, October 21st, to let me know if you'll be attending the Conversation with the Head on Wednesday, October 23rd. Thank you. Best, Katie Catherine Field, Ph.D. Graduate Program Administrator/Counselor School of Chemical Engineering Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2050 Telephone: 765-494-4057 Fax: 765-494-0805 www.engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/<http://www.engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/>

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PLEASE RSVP and CALL FOR QUESTIONS: Conversation with the Head on Wednesday, October 23, at 12 p.m. (THERE WILL BE FREE LUNCH!)
by Field, Catherine A 16 Oct '13

16 Oct '13

Hello ChE Grad Students, The next Conversation with Dr. Varma is happening next Wednesday, October 23rd, from 12 to 1 in FRNY 3059. There will be lunch provided (FREE LUNCH!), and I hope that many of you will attend. This is an opportunity to meet with Dr. Varma in an informal setting and talk about any issues or questions you may have about our Graduate Program. I will be there too, and I'd like to invite you to send over questions for Dr. Varma in advance, if you'd like. I can then forward the questions to Dr. Varma, and he can think about them in advance of the meeting. Or you're also welcome to just bring your questions with you. And even if you don't have any questions, you're welcome to just stop by for informal conversation and FREE LUNCH!! Please come join us. We don't have many opportunities to gather as a group, and this is a good one (and the department is treating you to free lunch!!). Please RSVP to me by Tuesday, October 22nd, at noon so that we know how many lunches to provide for you all. And please do send over any questions for Dr. Varma in advance, if you'd like. See you next Wednesday, if not before. Best, Katie Catherine Field, Ph.D. Graduate Program Administrator/Counselor School of Chemical Engineering Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2050 Telephone: 765-494-4057 Fax: 765-494-0805 www.engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/<http://www.engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/>

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FW: 2012-13 Professional Activity Report, Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering
by Varma, Arvind 16 Oct '13

16 Oct '13

Dear Colleagues, Attached is the 2012-13 Professional Activity Report for our School. The message below is for ChE School Heads in the US and a "Top-100" ChE list that I maintain, who received the report on Monday. This is the eighth year in a row that we have sent such report to this group. It is clear that we have an exciting program with major advances being made to solve important problems facing society. The 2013-14 report will become even more impressive as 3 new faculty members who join this year (Gounder, Laird and Pol), and Sang Kim who has returned after a leave, are included next year. The improvement will continue in the future as we add more colleagues as a part of the CoE Strategic Growth. Thank you for all your efforts in taking our School to greater heights - along with you, I believe that our future is limitless! Arvind From: Varma, Arvind Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 5:45 PM To: Varma, Arvind Subject: 2012-13 Professional Activity Report, Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering Dear Colleague, I am very pleased to attach the 2012-13 Professional Activity Report for our School. I hope that it captures some of the excitement that we experience daily, and would appreciate it if you could distribute the report to your faculty and other colleagues, as well as PhD students and postdocs who are considering academic careers. With best wishes, Arvind Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of Chemical Engineering Purdue University Tel: 765-494-4075; Fax: 765-494-0805; Email: avarma(a)purdue.edu<mailto:avarma@purdue.edu> https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/People/ptProfile?id=11068

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REMINDER: New Students, Faculty, and Staff: Photographer is Here on Thursday, October 17th, from 8-10:30 in FRNY 2107
by Field, Catherine A 14 Oct '13

14 Oct '13

Dear New Students, Faculty, and Staff: John Underwood (Purdue photographer) will be here to take your headshots on Thursday, October 17th, from 8-10:30 in FRNY 2107. All new faculty and staff are encouraged to attend (and then we will be able to put your picture up in the lobby with the other faculty and staff photos). First-year graduate students are required to attend. Thank you. Best, Katie Catherine Field, Ph.D. Graduate Program Administrator/Counselor School of Chemical Engineering Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2050 Telephone: 765-494-4057 Fax: 765-494-0805 www.engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/<http://www.engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/>

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