Department Seminar Series 

 

FALL 2025 TERM SEMINAR SCHEDULE
Date Seminar Details Presenter
September 11 Edward Cao - Queen's University (Bio)
Abstract: Modeling Gene Expression Kinetics in Cells

Edward (Zhixing) Cao
September 25

Kristina Maria Zentel  -  Technical University of Darmstadt (Bio)
Abstract: Coupling Experiments with Modelling for Process and Product Design of Polymers

Dr. Kristina Zentel
October 9

Markus Busch - Technical University of Darmstadt (Bio)

Abstract: Bridging from Fundamentals to Large-scale Application - Material Design and Process Safety Considerations by Theory and Practice

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October 23

 Cancelled 

November 6

 Zhong-Ping Jiang - New York University (Bio)

Abstract: The Nonlinear Small-Gain Theory for Networks and Control

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December 03

Student Seminar Day

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Abstract

December 04

 Cancelled

 

WINTER 2026 TERM SEMINAR SCHEDULE
Date Seminar Details Presenter
January 15

 Jeffrey Downey - Qnity Electronics (Bio)  

 Abstract: Leather to Advanced Semi-Conductors: Lessons Along the Commercialization  Pathway

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January 29

Bertrand Neyhouse - University of Toronto (Bio)

Abstract: Reactor design strategies for next-generation electrochemical systems 

 

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February 19

Jinjun Shan - York University (Bio)

Abstract: Piezo-driven Nano-positioning System and Its Application to an Imaging Fabry-Perot Spectrometer  

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February 26

 Sunmoon Yu - University of Toronto (Bio)

Abstract: Electrochemistry-Driven Small Molecule Upgrading for Sustainable Chemical Manufacturing 

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March 12

 Cancelled 

March 26

 Ali Seifitokaldani - McGill University (Bio)

 Abstract: Unraveling Reaction Mechanisms in Electrocatalysis: Pathways Toward Selectivity and Efficiency 

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April 16
April 23

 Student Seminar Day

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April 29 (Wed)

Yanwei Lum - National University of Singapore (Bio)

Abstract: Exploring new directions and insights into electrocatalytic CO2 reduction 

Location: Dupuis Hall 215

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