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Dear All,
On behalf of Purdue University's Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, we are glad to announce our upcoming safety seminar.
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Dr. Han Xia |
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Senior Research Scientist
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Eli Lilly Company
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Host: Dr. Gabriela Nagy
Director of Industrial Education
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Bio: |
Dr. Han Xia earned his B.S. in Chemical engineering from the University of Tulsa in 2011, after that he earned his Ph.D. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 2017. Following graduation, he joined the Chemical Hazard Laboratory at Eli Lilly and Company, where he became the technical lead in 2020. Under his leadership, the lab advances process safety by thoroughly characterizing and modeling the kinetic and thermodynamic behavior of
chemical reactions, unit operations, and materials involved in the development of Lilly medicines. Han collaborates across R&D, internal and external manufacturing, global compliance, and HSE teams to ensure robust process safety assessments for Lilly’s laboratories, production facilities, and global supply chain assets.
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Engineering Safer Labs: "Predictive Tools of Chemical Hazard Prevention"
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September, 25, 2025
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3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. ET
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FRNY G140
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– Reception at 2:30 p.m. in Henson Atrium –
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Abstract:In this presentation, Han Xia, Senior Advisor at the Chemical Hazard Lab, Synthetic Molecule Design and Development at Eli Lilly and Company, will discuss innovative approaches to enhancing safety in pharmaceutical process development. The talk will cover the development and implementation of digital safety solutions aimed at preventing chemical hazards. Key topics include the assessment of thermal hazards of new chemicals, the use of predictive tools for chemical hazard prevention.
Real-world examples and case studies will be presented to illustrate the effectiveness of these tools in preventing incidents and near misses. The goal is to increase safety for employees, equipment, facilities, and the community while saving time and money in development. |
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Davidson School of Chemical Engineering
chemain@purdue.edu
(765) 494-4050 |
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