Prof. Jesse ZHU of Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo delivers lecture on "Research Strategy and Planning: How to prepare a research career"
PAIR Distinguished Lecture Series
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Date
12 Mar 2025
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Organiser
PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research
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Time
10:30 - 12:00
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Venue
Senate Room, M1603, 16/F Li Ka Shing Tower, PolyU (Limited seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis)
Speaker
Prof. Jesse ZHU
Enquiry
PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research info.pair@polyu.edu.hk
Summary
Abstract:
While there are many young scholars going into a research career, how many have really thought about what’s the true purpose of doing research. Then, after getting into the research track, what would be the best strategy to follow and how to plan your career developments, among many constraints.
Putting into a historic perspective and using his own experience as an example, Prof. Zhu will share some of his thoughts while going through the various stages of a typical research career. Chasing after the essence of scientific research and driving for true technology developments, have guided his research pathway, with innovation a key and perhaps dominant factor. The correct research themes are also critical in directing a smooth research program.
Prof. Jesse Zhu
Distinguished University Professor and Canada Research Chair, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, Canada
Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Canadian Academy of Engineering, Engineering Institute of Canada, Chemical Institute of Canada, and European Academy of Sciences and Arts
Prof. Jesse ZHU is a Distinguished University Professor and Canada Research Chair in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Western University. He received his bachelor from Tsinghua University in 1982 and PhD from the University of British Columbia, and then worked for Shell before joining Western in 1993. In 1999, he established the Particle Technology Research Centre and a Research Chair Program. He is a Fellow of Royal Society of Canada and Canadian Academy of Engineering. Prof. Zhu has received many awards including the highest career award from the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering, the highest Particle Technology Award from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the highest research award from Western University, and two major medals from Engineering Institute of Canada and Professional Engineers of Ontario. In January 2025, he has assumed the position of Vice President – Innovation at Eastern Institute of Technology, in Ningbo China.
Prof. Zhu has many years of experience in the research area of powder handling, fluidization, and multi-phase flow systems. With 500+ journal publications, 50+ patents, and over 300 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows supervised, he has worked on a very wide range of R&D projects, many from the industry. In addition to fundamental research, he is particularly active in technology development and transfer, with several inventions commercialized or being commercialized.
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