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New Maintenance Mechanic - Nick Humphrey
by Farmus, Cristina D 23 Oct '14

23 Oct '14

Good morning, It is my pleasure to introduce Nick Humphrey as the newest staff addition to our School. He will begin his appointment as Maintenance Mechanic on November 3. He comes with vast experience and well-versed machining carpentry, and welding skills. His duties will be to assist with maintenance and repairs around the School and in research labs. He will be in charge of the machine shop in the Forney basement and will put in place training and usage protocols. Nick has been at Purdue in the Central Machine Shop since 1999, and at the Wade Heat and Power Plant since 2010. Nick will be based in B014B, the same office as the Building Deputy. His email is nshumphrey(a)purdue.edu<mailto:nshumphrey@purdue.edu> and his phone will be 765-494-8727. For any requests for service please use the generic email address frnybldg(a)purdue.edu<mailto:frnybldg@purdue.edu>. Depending on the nature of the request either Nick or Jeff will address it. The Maintenance Mechanic position was funded as part of the College of Engineering Strategic Staff Growth and counts towards the 105 staff members to be added in the College over a period of 4 years. Please join me in welcoming Nick to our School. Cristina Cristina Farmus Managing Director Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765 494 0027 cfarmus(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cfarmus@purdue.edu>

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Mellichamp Lecture by Prof Rodney Priestley -Oct 28
by Ewing, Virginia G 22 Oct '14

22 Oct '14

[blackwelder] School of Chemical Engineering MELLICHAMP LECTURE Prof. Rodney D. Priestley Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Princeton University "Engineering Structure and Properties in Polymer Thin Films and Nanoparticles" October 28, 2014 9:00-10:15 a.m. FRNY G140 Reception at 10:15-10:45 a.m. in Henson Atrium Abstract: Polymer thin films and nanoparticles will enable emerging nanoscale technologies, including nanoimprint lithography for microelectronics, membranes for efficient separations and batteries, polymer solar cells for energy, coatings for barrier protection, nano-vehicles for controlled drug delivery, and components for fluorescent imaging and photonic structures. These commercial demands have dramatically escalated the need for new routes to process polymer thin films and nanoparticles with greater control over structure and properties. In this talk, we discuss Matrix Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation (MAPLE) and Flash Nano-Precipitation (FNP) as unique approaches for the processing of polymer thin films and nanoparticles, respectively, with greater control over structure and properties, as compared to conventional processing methods. Brief Biography Rodney D. Priestley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Princeton University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University in 2008. He completed a NSF/Chateaubriand postdoctoral fellowship at Ecole Superieure de Physique et Chimie Industrielles de la Ville de Paris. His research interests include polymer glasses, nanoconfined polymer dynamics, polymer thin film and nanoparticle formation, MAPLE and responsive polymers. He is the recipient of numerous awards including the Quadrant Award, ACS New Investigator Grant, 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Grant, NSF CAREER Award, AFOSR YIP, Presidential Early Career Award for Scientist and Engineers, Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship and Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award.

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Dr. Zhen-Gang Wang Announcement
by Waibel, Lucinda M 20 Oct '14

20 Oct '14

Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering Graduate seminar series Prof. Zhen-Gang Wang Full Professor California Institute of Technology "Self-Energy Effects of Salt Ions on Phase Behavior and Interfacial Properties" October 21, 2014 9:00-10:15 a.m. FRNY G140 Reception at 10:15-10:45 a.m. in Henson Atrium Abstract: Ions are essential in physical chemistry, colloidal science, electrochemistry, biology and many other areas of science and engineering. While their role is commonly described in terms of screening and translational entropy, many phenomena, ranging from some classical experimental observations made many decades ago to some new systems of current interest, cannot be explained, even qualitatively, by these concepts. A key effect that is often ignored or inadequately treated in the main literature on electrolytes and polyelectrolytes is the self-energy of the ions. In this talk, I will discuss several self-energy effects in macromolecular and interfacial systems. First, we show that the preferential solvation energy of the ions provides a significant driving force for phase separation. This concept is used to develop a theory to explain the dramatic shift in the order-disorder transition temperature in PEO-PS diblock copolymers upon the addition of salt. Second, we show that the dielectric contrast between the polymer backbone and the solvent significantly affects the conformation and charge condensation in dilute polyelectrolyte solutions. Third, we show that the image force has qualitative effects on the double layer structure and forces, such as like charge attraction and charge inversion. Finally we present a simple model for understanding the specific ion effects in the interfacial activity for air/water and oil/water interfaces. Bio: Zhen-Gang Wang received his bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Beijing (Peking) University in 1982, and his Ph. D in Chemistry from the University of Chicago where he worked with Stuart Rice and Karl Freed. He then worked as a postdoctoral fellow first in Exxon Research and Engineering Company, with Sam Safran and Tom Witten, and then at UCLA with Bill Gelbart. In 1991, he joined the Chemical Engineering faculty at Caltech, was promoted to Associate Professor in 1997 and became Full Professor in 2002. Zhen-Gang Wang's research is the theoretical and computational study of structures, phase behavior, interfacial properties and dynamics of polymers, soft materials, and biophysical systems. His current activities revolve around three main themes: charged systems, nucleation or more generally barrier crossing, and nonlinear rheology of polymers gels and entangled polymers. Sincerely, Cindy Waibel Secretary ~ Rm 1144 Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering Purdue University 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2100 765-494-4069 Fax: 765-494-0805 leiklebe(a)purdue.edu<mailto:leiklebe@purdue.edu> [PurdueEngineeringLogosmall]

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Fred Sollberger Dissertation Defense, Tuesday, October 21st, at 10:30a.m. in FRNY 3062B
by Maus, Amy M 17 Oct '14

17 Oct '14

This e-mail is to announce that Fred Sollberger will be defending his dissertation, Structure and Activity Relationships of Bimetallic Catalysts for Aqueous Phase Reforming and the Water-Gas Shift Reaction, on Tuesday, October 21st, at 10:30AM in FRNY 3062B. The dissertation is being directed by Dr. Ribeiro, and the abstract is attached. All are welcome to attend. Kind Regards, Amy Maus Graduate Program Secretary School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2100 Phone: 765-494-7343 Email: amaus(a)purdue.edu<mailto:amaus@purdue.edu>

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Graduate Seminar Series- Prof Rodney Priestley Oct 28
by Ewing, Virginia G 17 Oct '14

17 Oct '14

[blackwelder] School of Chemical Engineering Graduate seminar series Prof. Rodney D. Priestley Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Princeton University "Engineering Structure and Properties in Polymer Thin Films and Nanoparticles" October 28, 2014 9:00-10:15 a.m. FRNY G140 Reception at 10:15-10:45 a.m. in Henson Atrium Abstract: Polymer thin films and nanoparticles will enable emerging nanoscale technologies, including nanoimprint lithography for microelectronics, membranes for efficient separations and batteries, polymer solar cells for energy, coatings for barrier protection, nano-vehicles for controlled drug delivery, and components for fluorescent imaging and photonic structures. These commercial demands have dramatically escalated the need for new routes to process polymer thin films and nanoparticles with greater control over structure and properties. In this talk, we discuss Matrix Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation (MAPLE) and Flash Nano-Precipitation (FNP) as unique approaches for the processing of polymer thin films and nanoparticles, respectively, with greater control over structure and properties, as compared to conventional processing methods. Brief Biography Rodney D. Priestley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Princeton University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University in 2008. He completed a NSF/Chateaubriand postdoctoral fellowship at Ecole Superieure de Physique et Chimie Industrielles de la Ville de Paris. His research interests include polymer glasses, nanoconfined polymer dynamics, polymer thin film and nanoparticle formation, MAPLE and responsive polymers. He is the recipient of numerous awards including the Quadrant Award, ACS New Investigator Grant, 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Grant, NSF CAREER Award, AFOSR YIP, Presidential Early Career Award for Scientist and Engineers, Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship and Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award.

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Dr. Zhen-Gang Wang Announcement
by Waibel, Lucinda M 15 Oct '14

15 Oct '14

Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering Graduate seminar series Prof. Zhen-Gang Wang Full Professor California Institute of Technology "Self-Energy Effects of Salt Ions on Phase Behavior and Interfacial Properties" October 21, 2014 9:00-10:15 a.m. FRNY G140 Reception at 10:15-10:45 a.m. in Henson Atrium Abstract: Ions are essential in physical chemistry, colloidal science, electrochemistry, biology and many other areas of science and engineering. While their role is commonly described in terms of screening and translational entropy, many phenomena, ranging from some classical experimental observations made many decades ago to some new systems of current interest, cannot be explained, even qualitatively, by these concepts. A key effect that is often ignored or inadequately treated in the main literature on electrolytes and polyelectrolytes is the self-energy of the ions. In this talk, I will discuss several self-energy effects in macromolecular and interfacial systems. First, we show that the preferential solvation energy of the ions provides a significant driving force for phase separation. This concept is used to develop a theory to explain the dramatic shift in the order-disorder transition temperature in PEO-PS diblock copolymers upon the addition of salt. Second, we show that the dielectric contrast between the polymer backbone and the solvent significantly affects the conformation and charge condensation in dilute polyelectrolyte solutions. Third, we show that the image force has qualitative effects on the double layer structure and forces, such as like charge attraction and charge inversion. Finally we present a simple model for understanding the specific ion effects in the interfacial activity for air/water and oil/water interfaces. Bio: Zhen-Gang Wang received his bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Beijing (Peking) University in 1982, and his Ph. D in Chemistry from the University of Chicago where he worked with Stuart Rice and Karl Freed. He then worked as a postdoctoral fellow first in Exxon Research and Engineering Company, with Sam Safran and Tom Witten, and then at UCLA with Bill Gelbart. In 1991, he joined the Chemical Engineering faculty at Caltech, was promoted to Associate Professor in 1997 and became Full Professor in 2002. Zhen-Gang Wang's research is the theoretical and computational study of structures, phase behavior, interfacial properties and dynamics of polymers, soft materials, and biophysical systems. His current activities revolve around three main themes: charged systems, nucleation or more generally barrier crossing, and nonlinear rheology of polymers gels and entangled polymers. Sincerely, Cindy Waibel Secretary ~ Rm 1144 Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering Purdue University 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2100 765-494-4069 Fax: 765-494-0805 leiklebe(a)purdue.edu<mailto:leiklebe@purdue.edu> [PurdueEngineeringLogosmall]

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Graduate Seminar Series- Mr. Barash Oct 16
by Ewing, Virginia G 15 Oct '14

15 Oct '14

Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering Graduate seminar series Mr. Eyal Barash Barash Law LLC, Lafayette IN "Patent Law in an Innovation Environment - the Special Case of Pharmaceuticals and Related Technologies" Thursday, October 16, 2014 9:00-10:15 a.m. FRNY G140 Reception at 10:15-10:45 a.m. in Henson Atrium Abstract: In the highly regulated environment of pharmaceuticals, patent protection plays a critical role in protecting revenue and fostering innovation. With a low barrier to competition and long and expensive lead times, the ability to recoup staggering investment costs is a critical component for achieving success. It is not the only component, however. Coupled with patent law, food and drug law offers independent opportunities to protect value in the right circumstances. This talk will discuss how pharmaceutical patent and regulatory law interface and shape life cycle management strategies for innovators as well as opportunities and incentives for generics. Bio: Eyal Barash is a patent attorney who specializes in pharmaceuticals and chemical products. He currently practices in Lafayette, Indiana and represents numerous companies located in the research park. His practice includes drafting and prosecuting patent applications, client counseling, and negotiating licenses and other contracts. A native of West Lafayette, Mr. Barash obtained undergraduate degrees in chemistry and history from Indiana University, a Masters in physical chemistry from UC-Berkeley and his law degree from Northwestern. After practicing in Washington, DC for eight years, he returned to Indiana to work with emerging technology companies. Mr. Barash is a frequent speaker both nationally and internationally on intellectual property topics related to pharmaceuticals. In addition to his private practice of law, Mr. Barash is the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel to Endocyte and has an adjunct appointment in Chemical Engineering.

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Document scanning capabilities available after hours
by Farmus, Cristina D 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

Good afternoon, We recently added a document scanner in computer lab G023. This will be available 24/7 for students, faculty and staff. Instructions on how to use it are attached and are also posted by the scanner. The scanner at the loading dock will still be available during business hours. Any issues with the scanner (like with any other ECN maintained equipment) should be reported to cheq(a)ecn.purdue.edu<mailto:cheq@ecn.purdue.edu>. Regards, Cristina Cristina Farmus Managing Director Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765 494 0027 cfarmus(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cfarmus@purdue.edu>

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Business Office CLOSED on Thursday, October 16
by Fetter, Erin N 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

Hello Everyone, The Chemical Engineering Business Office, along with all of the other College of Engineering Business Offices, will be closed on Thursday, October 16. We will be on campus participating in a retreat for the entire day. Please note that I will be monitoring the group email address in the case of any urgent situations. If you need immediate assistance while we are out, please feel free to use the email address chebo(a)purdue.edu<mailto:chebo@purdue.edu>. The main office also has my cell phone contact information in the event that an emergency situation arises. Thank you, //////////////////////////////////////////// Erin Fetter Business Manager Chemical Engineering 765-494-4071 [Description: Description: W:\PU_signature_white_bg_215x80.png] Business Services enfetter(a)purdue.edu<mailto:enfetter@purdue.edu> www.purdue.edu<http://www.purdue.edu/> We are Purdue. What we make moves the world forward.

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FW: 2013-14 Professional Activity Report, Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering; Open Faculty positions announcement
by Varma, Arvind 10 Oct '14

10 Oct '14

Dear Colleagues, Attached is the 2013-14 Professional Activity Report for our School. This report was prepared with the outstanding efforts of Cristina Farmus, Kay Hagen (Communication Specialist) and Alyssa Dixon (Business Office student helper). It is even more impressive than before as 3 new faculty members joined in 2013-14 (Gounder, Laird and Pol), and Sang Kim returned from his leave. The message below is for ChE School Heads in the US and a "Top-100" ChE list that I maintain. This is the ninth 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. Our faculty openings ad was mailed some time ago to this group but I attached it here again, for good measure. Thank you for all your efforts in taking our School to greater heights - along with you, I believe that our future is unbounded! With best wishes, Arvind From: Varma, Arvind Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 3:11 PM To: 'che-department-chairs(a)engr.uky.edu' Subject: 2013-14 Professional Activity Report, Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering; Open Faculty positions announcement Dear Colleague, I am very pleased to attach the 2013-14 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 to PhD students and postdocs who are considering academic careers. In this context, attached is our ad for multiple (4+) open faculty positions for the current academic year. 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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