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Graduate Seminar Series - 03 - Dr. Reid Van Lehn (UWM)
by Thorp, Jason M 18 Mar '22

18 Mar '22

Dear All, On behalf of Purdue University's Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, we are glad to announce our upcoming Graduate Seminar Series Lecturer Dr. Reid Van Lehn from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, at University of Wisconsin-Madison. He will be visiting Purdue University on March 24th, 2022. You will find further detail regarding the lecture at the end of this email. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Jason Thorp Administrative Assistant Office: FRNY 2043 Purdue University Charles D. Davidson School of Chemical Engineering 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907 Phone: 765-494-7134 jthorp(a)purdue.edu [https://marketing.purdue.edu/Email/TemplateSets/ChE/Templates/Template04/Im…]<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE> Graduate Seminar Series [http://marketing.purdue.edu/Email/TemplateSets/ChE/Archive/Email00025/van-l…] Dr. Reid C. Van Lehn Conway Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison Website<https://directory.engr.wisc.edu/che/Faculty/Van-lehn_Reid/> Bio: Reid is the Conway Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He received his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from MIT under the supervision of Prof. Alfredo Alexander-Katz, then performed research as a NIH Ruth-Kirshstein postdoctoral fellow with Prof. Tom F. Miller III at Caltech before joining UW-Madison in May 2016. He has recently been recognized with the AIChE CoMSEF Young Investigator Award, 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award, the UW-Madison Vilas Associate Award, and an NSF CAREER award. ******* ******* "Molecular Modeling of Solvent Effects for Biomass Conversion and Plastic Recycling" Thursday, March 24, 2022 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. FRNY G140 Abstract: Liquid-phase chemical and physical processes for the deconstruction, separation, and recovery of natural and synthetic polymers depend critically upon the solvent environment. In this talk, I will discuss our efforts to combine molecular-scale simulations and data-centric modeling to understand and predict the influence of solvent composition on processes relevant to biomass conversion and plastic recycling. I will first discuss computational methods to predict reaction rates for the acid-catalyzed hydrolysis and dehydration of biomass-derived oxygenates using classical molecular dynamics simulations. By characterizing solvent structure at the nanoscale, we quantitatively predict experimental reaction rates without modeling reaction mechanisms. I will then discuss a computational approach to select solvents for the selective dissolution of polymers from plastic waste. We demonstrate that effective solvent selection permits the recovery of nearly 100 wt% of the components of commercial multilayer plastic films. These computational models thus permit the rational design of solvent systems based on molecular-scale insight. ******* ******* Davidson School of Chemical Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE> Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 47907 (765) 494-4050<tel:+17654944050> (c) 2022 Purdue University<http://www.purdue.edu/purdue/disclaimer.html> All rights reserved An equal access/equal opportunity university<http://www.purdue.edu/purdue/ea_eou_statement.html>

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Updated Seminar Schedule
by Gonzalez, Joshua 09 Mar '22

09 Mar '22

Dear All, Please find attached the latest seminar schedule. The seminar for Dr. Allen Liu has been reschedule for April 19. There were also two additional seminars added, one of which will be given by our Distinguished Visiting Scholar Dr. R Nagarajan and another faculty lectureship that should be finalized in the coming week. Once that is finalized, an updated schedule will be provided. I also want to make mention that since Purdue and our local regulators have relaxed Covid-19 restrictions as well as cases going down recently for our area; our School will once again reinstitute seminar receptions which will be arranged by our Grad Office as soon as logistically possible. They shall follow the usual time and held before each seminar as is custom. Thank you, Joshua --- [Davidson_H-Full-CMYK_1200px] <https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE> Joshua Gonzalez Operations Coordinator [Phone_1D_11x16px] (765) 494-4365 | [Fax_1D_16x16px] (765) 494-0805

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FRNY Swipe System Audit
by Gonzalez, Joshua 08 Mar '22

08 Mar '22

Dear All, Yesterday and today we have been auditing the new swipe access system for our building as recommended by the Purdue Card Office. This will not affect those currently active in the PUID card system (enrolled/employed at Purdue). For those rare/unique instances where a request for extension of Purdue account/PUID privileges was needed after being formally separated (graduated, end of appointment, etc.), please be sure to check that you still have swipe access to your appropriate rooms. If a disruption occurs, please contact either myself or one of our main office team members via the Cc'ed email. We will be able to assist you and resolve the matter accordingly. Thank you! Sincerely, Joshua --- [Davidson_H-Full-CMYK_1200px] <https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE> Joshua Gonzalez Operations Coordinator [Phone_1D_11x16px] (765) 494-4365 | [Fax_1D_16x16px] (765) 494-0805

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Thesis Defense Announcement for Akriti Akriti
by Johnson, Beverly J 04 Mar '22

04 Mar '22

This email is to announce that Akriti Akriti, will be defending her thesis Anion Diffusion in Two-Dimensional Halide Perovskites, Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 3:00 PM. The dissertation is directed by Dr. Letian Dou. The abstract is attached, the WebEx link is below, and all are welcome to attend. https://purdue.webex.com/meet/akriti Bev Johnson Graduate Program Administrator Chemical Engineering Forney Hall 2037D Purdue University 765-494-4057 [P bling]

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ChE Staff Excellence Award - Call for Nominations
by Gonzalez, Joshua 03 Mar '22

03 Mar '22

Dear All, We are accepting nominations for the annual ChE Staff Excellence Awards. Attached are the necessary form and criteria that nominations must adhere to. Please send me your completed nomination packages by the end of Thursday, May 7, 2022. Per the nomination guidelines, the previous five recipients are listed below for your convenience. Previous Recipients: 2021 - Nick Humphrey 2020 - Jason Davenport 2019 - Jennifer Merzdorf 2018 - Bev Johnson 2017 - Corwin Green Thank you all for your time and cooperation as it is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Joshua --- [Davidson_H-Full-CMYK_1200px] <https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE> Joshua Gonzalez Operations Coordinator [Phone_1D_11x16px] (765) 494-4365 | [Fax_1D_16x16px] (765) 494-0805

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Reminder: ChE Mandatory Annual Safety Refresher Training - complete NOW
by Nagy, Gabriela 03 Mar '22

03 Mar '22

Hello everyone, If you completed the safety refresher training - thank you! and you can disregard this email. However, as of now the completion rate is only 40%. Completion of safety refresher training by everyone in our School is required for the successful ISP recertification of our School during the review meeting with REM next week. We need 100% completion rate by Tuesday, March 8, 2022. If you didn't complete the training yet, please follow the steps in the email below and complete the safety refresher training ASAP, then log the completion of training at this link: Training sign-in sheet<https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hfVnmFl6TtwRJX>. A few considerations to keep in mind: 1. Faculty members: if you have lab based research and are responsible for lab(s), you will also need to submit completed a CHP certification for your labs (one form for all your labs is OK) 2. If your research is purely computational, you don't need to submit a CHP certification, but you still need to complete the safety training module relevant to your role in the School and log the completion. 3. All researchers, including postdocs, visiting scholars and visiting researchers working in FRNY labs need to complete the safety refresher training and submit relevant documents, regardless of when they had initial training. Please let me know if you have questions. Thank you for your commitment to safety! Gabriela On behalf of the ChE safety Committee __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Room FRNY G051 Purdue University Tel: (765)-496-1710 E-mail: nagyg(a)purdue.edu<mailto:nagyg@purdue.edu> From: Nagy, Gabriela Sent: Monday, February 7, 2022 4:45 PM To: 'chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu' <chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu>; 'chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu' <chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu> Cc: Nagy, Gabriela <nagyg(a)purdue.edu> Subject: ChE Mandatory Annual Safety Refresher Training - complete NOW Importance: High Hello Everyone! It is now time to complete the online Annual Safety Refresher Training, which is required for all ChE faculty, staff, graduate students, post-doctoral research associates and visiting researchers/scholars, and then log the completion of training. You can access the training material and take the quiz on any device linked to the internet, including mobile devices. This training is also required for our School's ISP recertification with REM. Please follow the instructions below and complete this safety refresher training by the end of Monday, February 28, 2022. Instructions: 1. Access the ChE safety website https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/aboutus/safety and check the information/instructions under Training/ChE Annual Safety Refresher Training * Complete the ChE specific Annual Safety Refresher Training<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Intranet/Groups/Schools/ChE/SafetyTraining.h…> module (including the quiz) relevant for your role in the School and save a PDF copy of the email received upon completion of training (you will need to log in with your Purdue credentials to access the materials) * Complete the Lab Specific Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) training by reviewing your lab's CHP and all relevant SOPs (if applicable). ?Complete the Lab Specific CHP Certification<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/aboutus/safety/documents/Lab%20specific%…> (page 87 of the Purdue CHP) and save a PDF copy 1. Complete "Training sign-in sheet<https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hfVnmFl6TtwRJX>" to log your training (everyone needs to log the completion of training) Log your training after you complete all the steps above; you will need the following documents: * PDF copy of the email received upon completion of ChE specific Annual Safety Refresher Training<http://engineering.purdue.edu/Intranet/Groups/Schools/ChE/SafetyTraining.ht…> * Completed Lab Specific CHP Certification<http://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/aboutus/safety/documents/Lab%20specific%2…> for the lab(s) you work in (if applicable) 1. You will receive an email confirming the completion of the 2022 Annual Safety Refresher Training. Keep this email safe, for your records. Please complete the ChE mandatory safety refresher training and log the completion of training by the end of Monday, February 28, 2022. Should you have any questions, please let me know. Sincerely, Gabriela On behalf of the ChE Safety Committee __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Room FRNY G051 Purdue University Tel: (765)-496-1710 E-mail: nagyg(a)purdue.edu<mailto:nagyg@purdue.edu>

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Lessons learned - Summary of safety incidents reported in FRNY from December 2021 to date
by Nagy, Gabriela 01 Mar '22

01 Mar '22

Hello Everyone, Please find attached a summary of the safety incidents and near misses reported to me from December 2021 to date. I hope that sharing this information with you will prevent similar situations from happening in the future. Please continue to report all safety incidents and near misses using the form Safety Incident/Near Miss Report<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/aboutus/safety/documents/safety-incident…> posted on our website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/aboutus/safety under "Workplace Injury Information". As a reminder, when someone is injured during a safety incident, even if the injury does not require medical attention, this still needs to be reported to REM, using the First Report of Injury (FROI) portal: https://www.purdue.edu/ehps/rem/froi/ai.html. The form needs to be submitted by the supervisor. Please also add me (nagyg(a)purdue.edu<mailto:nagyg@purdue.edu>) on the list of recipients. Should you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you for your commitment to safety! Sincerely, Gabriela On behalf of the ChE Safety Committee __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Room FRNY G051 Purdue University Tel: (765)-496-1710 E-mail: nagyg(a)purdue.edu<mailto:nagyg@purdue.edu>

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Purdue Mask Policy & School Conference Room Policy
by Gonzalez, Joshua 18 Feb '22

18 Feb '22

Dear All, As you all likely have seen, Purdue has changed its mask policy to only be “required in classrooms, research laboratories, and instructional spaces, as well as health care areas…” Following this change, effective today, we are in the process of changing all signage to comply with the policy. Though, out of an abundance of caution, our School has decided to keep masks required in FRNY conference rooms on the basis that they are mostly used for research group meetings, class office hours, and considering they are not very big rooms and can be used at full occupancy. The only exception to this School policy is when there is only one occupant masks are not required. Appropriate signage will be posted on all FRNY conference rooms. I thank you for all of your cooperation throughout this pandemic. It is very encouraging to see our ChE community following all public heath policies which in part has enabled us to get to this point. If you have any questions about our School policy, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Joshua --- [Davidson_H-Full-CMYK_1200px] <https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE> Joshua Gonzalez Operations Coordinator [Phone_1D_11x16px] (765) 494-4365 | [Fax_1D_16x16px] (765) 494-0805 <https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/42695505/1568766656/80194456/0/1003844/?72f7…> View as a Web page<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/42695505/1568766656/90006001/0/1003844/?b44e…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdueuniversity/PU_SIG_Logo_RGB__PU-H-Full-R…] [Protect Purdue logo] Protect Myself. Protect Others. Protect Purdue. February 16, 2022 PURDUE TO MAKE MASKS OPTIONAL IN MANY INDOOR SPACES <https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/42695505/1568766656/90006834/0/1003844/?x=d9…> Given that campus case numbers are dropping and severity continues to remain low, effective Friday, Feb. 18, Purdue University will make face masks optional on the West Lafayette campus, except for instructional, research and health care settings, as well as where contractually required. Purdue Athletics venues will be among the indoor spaces where masks will be considered optional. The university decision was made with the support of the Protect Purdue Medical Advisory Team after carefully evaluating campus and community factors. According to Protect Purdue Health Center data, since Jan. 1, more than 99% of positive cases at Purdue University have been reported as asymptomatic, mild or moderate, with 0 hospitalizations, as expected in a campus community as vaccinated as Purdue’s. The overall, seven-day positivity rate has fallen by 76% from a high of 21% in January to its current 5%. “Our Boilermaker students, faculty and staff continue to demonstrate just how committed they are to protecting our campus community from the spread of serious disease. We believe this is the next step toward greater normalcy based on rapidly declining national, state and campus case numbers,” says Esteban Ramirez, Protect Purdue Health Center’s chief medical officer. Masks will continue to be required in classrooms, research laboratories, and instructional spaces, as well as health care areas where there is close patient contact such as the campus COVID-19 testing center and vaccine clinic at the Co-Rec, the Center for Healthy Living, the Purdue University Student Health Center, the Purdue University Pharmacy, the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL). Due to preexisting contractual obligations, Purdue Convocations will continue to require that masks be worn by all patrons for the remainder of the Spring 2022 semester at all of its events, including events sponsored by the Student Concert Committee and TEDxPurdueU. Purdue will continue to conduct routine surveillance testing at least through the month of March, including two weeks of testing after Purdue’s Spring Break. Throughout March, the Medical Advisory Team and campus leadership will review campus and community COVID-19 data with the intention to further relax Protect Purdue protocols in April, assuming conditions continue to improve. Data-driven targeted testing will continue as a response to areas where there are concerns of potential outbreaks. As always, the Protect Purdue team will be guided by the latest science and medical experts, and all rules and regulations will be subject to change. If a surge or change in case severity occurs, the masking policy and other protocols could be adjusted. Purdue continues to encourage all Boilermakers to get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 by scheduling an appointment online<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/42695505/1568766656/88946243/0/1003844/?x=c1…>. Purdue’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/42695505/1568766656/86328002/0/1003844/?x=2f…> is open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and is located on the northwest side of the Co-Rec. Thank you again for your continued efforts to protect yourself, others and the Purdue community. 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Re: [Che-student-staff-list] Thesis Defense Announcement for Aditi Khot-Correction
by Johnson, Beverly J 17 Feb '22

17 Feb '22

https://purdue.webex.com/purdue/j.php?MTID=m66a756888bce27e53c45d477cea5025c Please see the link above if you want to join the defense. It will be virtual instead of in 3062B. Thank you, Bev Johnson Graduate Program Administrator Chemical Engineering Forney Hall 2037D Purdue University 765-494-4057 [P bling] From: Johnson, Beverly J Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2022 10:16 AM To: chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu; che-masters-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu; chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu Subject: Thesis Defense Announcement for Aditi Khot This email is to announce that Aditi Khot, will be defending her thesis Improving Coarse-Grained Schemes with Application to Organic Mixed Conductors, Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 1:00 PM in FRNY 3062B. The dissertation is directed by Dr. Brett Savoie. The abstract is attached, and all are welcome to attend. 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 Aditi Khot
by Johnson, Beverly J 17 Feb '22

17 Feb '22

This email is to announce that Aditi Khot, will be defending her thesis Improving Coarse-Grained Schemes with Application to Organic Mixed Conductors, Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 1:00 PM in FRNY 3062B. The dissertation is directed by Dr. Brett Savoie. The abstract is attached, and all are welcome to attend. Bev Johnson Graduate Program Administrator Chemical Engineering Forney Hall 2037D Purdue University 765-494-4057 [P bling]

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