November 2025 - Che-student-staff-list

Building Restrictions 11-26-2025
by Jason W Davenport 26 Nov '25

26 Nov '25

Hello all, Next Wednesday November 26th, there will be temporary restrictions for a portion of our building during most of the morning. A crane will be onsite outside the south portion of the Old Wing of Forney in order to install a fan on a ventilation unit. Per Purdue EHS, all floors in that section of the building will need to be clear of occupants during the hours of 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Please plan accordingly to be vacant from this wing during this time period. If you have an office in this portion of the building, please make arrangements to work in an approved portion of the building or from home if approved by your supervisor. If you have lab(s) in this portion please prepare before to have them unoccupied during this time period. For reference below, the south portion of the building to be restricted is the right side of the image; outlined in a red rectangle: [cid:2fd73d44-65d9-4912-bb60-f497d11eaa61] I will update if any further advisories are given to me. Thank you. Jason Davenport Building Deputy Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering Room B014B o: 765-494-8727 [Purdue University]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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Main Office Hours for 11/26
by Joshua Gonzalez 25 Nov '25

25 Nov '25

Dear All, As we approach the upcoming break, our School has approved staff to leave early tomorrow, Wednesday, November 26, beginning at 3:30 p.m. EST. In accordance with Purdue’s policies, those who wish to take advantage of this option will need to use 1.5 hours of paid leave or flex time during this week (e.g., remote work, working lunches, or working outside your normal hours). Any requested time should align with what your supervisor approves, particularly if you plan to leave earlier than 3:30 p.m. Supervisors are encouraged to approve these requests if the week’s workload permits. The main office will close at 3:30 p.m. EST tomorrow; however, our staff will remain reachable via email. Thank you, and I hope everyone has a pleasant weekend and a restful break next week. Sincerely, Joshua Gonzalez Operations Coordinator Purdue University | Charles D. Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Office: (765) 494-4365 | Fax: (765) 494-0805

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Thesis Defense Announcement for Sung-Ho Shin
by Bev Johnson 24 Nov '25

24 Nov '25

This email is to announce that Sung-Ho Shin, will be defending his thesis, "Radioluminescent Nanoparticle Formulations for Enhancing Radiation-Induced Cancer Treatments" Monday, December 1 at 11:00 AM by in HAMP 2123 and by Zoom. The dissertation is directed by Dr. You-Yeon Won. The abstract is attached, the Zoom link is below, and all are welcome to attend. https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/97056269985?pwd=aqDwf280dHy7ZcJn6STVsQfha5C1jn…<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Bev Johnson Graduate Program Administrator Chemical Engineering Forney Hall 2037D Purdue University 765-494-4057 [P bling]

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Thesis Defense Announcement for Alex Von Gunten
by Bev Johnson 24 Nov '25

24 Nov '25

This email is to announce that Alex Von Gunten, will be defending his thesis, "ELUCIDATING MOLECULAR-LEVEL INSIGHTS OF BATTERY CHEMISTRIES USING FIRST-PRINCIPLES CALCULATIONS" Monday, December 1 at 1:30 PM by Zoom. The dissertation is directed by Dr. Jeff Greeley. The abstract is attached, the Zoom link is below, and all are welcome to attend. https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/96110871592<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Bev Johnson Graduate Program Administrator Chemical Engineering Forney Hall 2037D Purdue University 765-494-4057 [P bling]

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You're Invited: ABE Seminar - Deniz Ciftci - 11/21
by Joshua Gonzalez 14 Nov '25

14 Nov '25

Dear All, On behalf of the Agricultural & Biological Engineering Department, you are invited to attend Dr. Deniz Ciftci’s seminar on Friday, November 21, at 11:00 a.m. in ABE 1164. Dr. Ciftci is an Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Additional details are provided in the attached flyer. Thank you, Joshua Gonzalez Operations Coordinator Purdue University | Charles D. Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Office: (765) 494-4365 | Fax: (765) 494-0805

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Thesis Defense Announcement for Angelique Klimek
by Bev Johnson 12 Nov '25

12 Nov '25

This email is to announce that Angelique Klimek, will be defending her thesis, "Innovating Energetic Materials: From Synthesis to Breakthrough Applications" Tuesday, November 18 at 2:30 PM in DLR 131. The dissertation is directed by Drs. Steve Beaudoin and Davin Piercey. The abstract is attached, the Zoom link is below, and all are welcome to attend. Zoom Meeting link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/98038055089?pwd=dObcOUaKzgkRG5XQAdkwx109qCyFtJ…<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Meeting ID: 980 3805 5089 Passcode: 339005 Bev Johnson Graduate Program Administrator Chemical Engineering Forney Hall 2037D Purdue University 765-494-4057 [P bling]

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Thesis Defense Announcement for Shan Jiang
by Bev Johnson 10 Nov '25

10 Nov '25

This email is to announce that Shan Jiang, will be defending his thesis, "Development of catalysts for upgrading ethane and its derivatives to liquid hydrocarbons" Friday, November 14 at 12:00 PM in FRNY 3062B. The dissertation is directed by Dr. Jeff Miller. The abstract is attached, the Zoom link is below, and all are welcome to attend. https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/92144180873<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Bev Johnson Graduate Program Administrator Chemical Engineering Forney Hall 2037D Purdue University 765-494-4057 [P bling]

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Thesis Defense Announcement for Juan (Manuel) Vazquez
by Bev Johnson 10 Nov '25

10 Nov '25

This email is to announce that Juan (Manuel) Vazquez, will be defending his thesis, "INCORPORATING SHORT-RANGED REPULSIVE FORCES TO IMPROVE HAMAKER CONSTANT ESTIMATES OF SOLID SYSTEMS" Friday, November 14 at 11:00 AM in HAMP 2123. The dissertation is directed by Drs. Dave Corti and Steve Beaudoin. The abstract is attached, the Zoom link is below, and all are welcome to attend. https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/3824665727?omn=95636902195<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Bev Johnson Graduate Program Administrator Chemical Engineering Forney Hall 2037D Purdue University 765-494-4057 [P bling]

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Thesis Defense Announcement for Angel Santiago Colon
by Robin M Waling 04 Nov '25

04 Nov '25

This email is to announce that Angel Santiago Colon, will be defending his thesis, "Design and Evaluation of Metal Supported Zeolite Catalysts for Methane Dehydroaromatization and Partial Methane Oxidation" Tuesday, November 11 at 12:00 PM in HAMP 2118. The dissertation is directed by Dr. Rajamani Gounder & Dr. Fabio Ribeiro. The abstract is attached, the Zoom link is below, and all are welcome to attend. https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/94572597910<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Robin Waling, Lead Administrative Assistant Graduate Office Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Forney Hall, RM 2037 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2100 o: 765-496-0309 [cid:image002.png@01DC4D9C.9AEB96C0]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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