August 2013 - Che-courtesy-list

ChE Director of Graduate Studies
by Varma, Arvind 28 May '14

28 May '14

Dear Colleagues, After serving since January, 2009 as our School's Director of Graduate Studies (DGS), Prof. Litster recently requested relief from this service, to devote more time to his teaching and research. Reluctantly, I accepted his request. On behalf of our School's faculty, staff and graduate students, I express deep gratitude to Jim for his outstanding service in this role. Simultaneously, I am pleased to inform that, effective July 1, Prof. Mike Harris has accepted to become our School's DGS. In this capacity, he will advise the graduate students and oversee the operations of the graduate office. I am grateful that Mike has accepted this position of leadership and service. Sincerely, Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of Chemical Engineering Purdue University

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Graduate Seminar Announcement - Dr Mercouri Kanatzidis
by Ewing, Virginia G 11 Sep '13

11 Sep '13

Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering Graduate seminar series Dr. Mercouri G. Kanatzidis Department of Chemistry Northwestern University "Panoscopic Approach to High Performance Thermoelectric Materials" September 3, 2013 9:00-10:15 a.m. FRNY G140 Reception at 8:30 a.m. in Henson Atrium Abstract: The nanostructuring approach to highly efficient thermoelectrics has produced a paradigm shift and ushered in a new era of investigation for bulk thermoelectrics. The new approach shows considerable promise to enhance the "contra-indicated" parameters of high electrical conductivity and low thermal conductivity. Currently lead chalcogenides hold the record in figure of merit for high temperature power generation applications. This is achieved by introducing endotaxial nanostructures in bulk host materials to significantly reduce lattice thermal conductivity via effective scattering of heat carrying phonon through hierarchical architecture of nanostructured thermoelectrics. Band alignment strategies are then applied to maximize the charge transport and the power factor. In band alignment hole transport is controlled by minimizing band offsets of the valence bands between the host material and the embedded second phases. The smaller valence band offset allows better carrier transmission between two endotaxial components, thus minimizing hole mobility deterioration and allowing a larger power factor to be achieved. The presentation will highlight recent advances in our group and the move toward tellurium free systems. Bio: Mercouri G Kanatzidis received his Ph.D. degree in chemistry from the University of Iowa in 1984, after obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree from Aristotle University in Greece. He was a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Michigan and Northwestern University from 1985 to 1987. He earned the distinction of University Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at Michigan State University where he served for 19 years since 1987. In 2006 he moved to Northwestern University where he was named Charles E. and Emma H. Morrison Professor. He also carries a joint appointment as a Senior Scientist in the Materials Sciences Division at Argonne National Laboratory. He has been visiting professor at the University of Nantes (Institute des Materiaux Jean Rouxel) in 1996 and the University of Muenster in 2003. His research has generated seminal work in metal chalcogenide chemistry through the development of advanced thermoelectric materials, use of novel "solvents" for solid state synthesis including flux methods, as well as hydrothermal and solvothermal techniques. He is also active in the field of solar energy materials, phase-change materials, the design of framework solids, intermetallic phases and nanocomposite materials. The bulk of his work is described in the more than 700 research publications. .

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School Calendar and Service Assignments
by Murray, Chris L 04 Sep '13

04 Sep '13

Attached are the school calendar of events and school service assignments for this academic year. I'll send out a revised calendar when I have the meeting schedules of the grad, grad recruiting, and undergrad committees. Thanks, Chris

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OChE Event Agenda and Invitation to Open Forum, Reception and Alan H. Fox Unit Operations Lab Inauguration
by Williams, David M 30 Aug '13

30 Aug '13

All: On Thursday, September 12th, Outstanding Chemical Engineer Award winners Jennifer Sinclair Curtis, BSChE '83, and Ronald Unnerstall, BSChE '83, will be on campus. Attached is a draft of the agenda for that day and you are invited to attend both the Open Forum from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. in room G140 and the Reception from 10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m. in the Robert Henson Atrium where cake and punch will be served. On Friday, September 13th, please join in the celebration of the Alan H. Fox Unit Operations Laboratory Inauguration at 9:30 a.m. Cake and punch will again be served at this event, which will take place in the newly upgraded lab space. I hope to see you there! David ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ David M. Williams Purdue University Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations School of Chemical Engineering Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering, Room 1060B 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2100 Office (765) 494-4065 Cell (765) 427-0527 dmwilliams(a)purdue.edu<mailto:dmwilliams@purdue.edu> www.engineering.purdue.edu/ChE<http://www.engineering.purdue.edu/ChE>

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Shane Bates's Dissertation Defense on Tuesday (9/3) at 3:00 p.m. in FRNY 3062A
by Field, Catherine A 30 Aug '13

30 Aug '13

Dear Chemical Engineering Faculty, Students, and Staff: This e-mail is to announce that Shane Bates will be defending his dissertation, Spectroscopic and Kinetic Study of Copper-Exchanged Zeolites for the Selective Catalytic Reduction of NOx with Ammonia, on Tuesday, September 3rd, at 3:00 p.m. in FRNY 3062B. The dissertation is being co-directed by Professors Ribeiro and Delgass. All are welcome to attend. Best Wishes, 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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Hung-Wei Dissertation Defense on Tuesday (9/3) at 3:00 p.m. in FRNY 3062A
by Field, Catherine A 30 Aug '13

30 Aug '13

Dear Chemical Engineering Faculty, Students, and Staff: This e-mail is to announce that Hung-Wei Tsui will be defending his dissertation, Elucidation of Chiral Recognition Mechanisms of Solutes by Amylose Tris[(S)-methylbenzylcarbamate] Polymeric Sorbent, on Tuesday, September 3rd, at 3:00 p.m. in FRNY 3062A. The dissertation is being directed by Professor Franses. The abstract is attached, and all are welcome to attend. Best Wishes, 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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Jesica Hollinger
by Murray, Chris L 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

Jesica Hollinger has accepted a promotion to a position in Computer Science. Her last day with us will be Friday, Sept. 6. Jes joined us last December as secretary to the Director of Development and Administrative Director. Please join me in wishing Jes the very best for the future. We will miss her! Chris Chris Murray Assistant to the Head School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765-494-4075

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Matlab 2012 / 2013 issue today.
by Harrington, Michael P 26 Aug '13

26 Aug '13

Hi, Earlier today ECN accidently pushed a software package before it was ready that was designed to update Matlab from 2012a to 2013a on Windows 7 deployed machines. The first step was to removed 2012a which it did very well. The second step was to install 2013a which didn't work as expected (as I said the 'push' was an accident). They have been working today to come up with a solution and are most likely going to re-push 2013a to all affected machines (Most if not all Windows 7 machines). That's what I know as of a few minutes ago. I don't know if it will happen tonight or tomorrow, only that they are working on it. When I have additional information I will share it with you. -Mike Harrington ******************** Mike Harrington Computer Facilities Manager Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765-494-6428 mph(a)purdue.edu

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Graduate Seminar Announcement - Dr Arvind Varma
by Ewing, Virginia G 26 Aug '13

26 Aug '13

Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering Graduate seminar series Dr. Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of Chemical Engineering "Orientation to the Graduate Seminar Series" Tuesday, August 27, 2013 9:00-10:15 a.m. FRNY G140 Reception at 8:30 a.m. in Henson Atrium .

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FW: EPA inspection
by Varma, Arvind 26 Aug '13

26 Aug '13

Dear All, Pl read the message below - Congratulations to us all! I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your attention to safety in Forney Hall and to Gabriela Nagy and the Safety Committee for leadership in this important area. With best wishes, Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of Chemical Engineering Purdue University From: Krajicek, Adam R Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 8:44 AM To: Nagy, Gabriela Cc: Varma, Arvind Subject: EPA inspection Gabriela, Last Thursday the EPA was on campus to conduct a hazardous waste inspection. The inspector typically randomly selects a few buildings/labs on campus to inspect, but this year they let me choose the locations, which puts the pressure on me to select the right locations! Forney was the first building that I selected for inspection. The EPA inspected the following rooms: FRNY 3140, 3151, 3182, 3184, and 3190. I am happy to report that there were no violations. The inspector commented on how good everything looked and he was impressed by the waste collection system that he saw. I'd like to thank the Chemical Engineering Department for their continued commitment to safety and compliance. Adam R. Krajicek Hazardous Materials Manager Radiological & Environmental Management Purdue University 201 Ahlers Drive West Lafayette, IN 47906 765-496-3072 office 765-404-9626 cellular arkrajicek(a)purdue.edu<mailto:arkrajicek@purdue.edu>

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