Xianshe Feng

Xianshe Feng is a Professor and University Research Chair in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Waterloo. His expertise focuses on membrane science and technology, including membrane formation, transport studies, module design, and process development. Key research areas include hollow fiber membranes, CO2 separation for greenhouse gas control, VOC separation from waste streams, and bio-separations.

Education:

• Doctorate in Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo (1995)
• Master's in Chemical Engineering, University of Ottawa (1990)
• Master's in Industrial Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (1987)
• Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology (1984)

Research Interests:

• Membrane-modulated absorbers and spargers
• Synergetic integration of membranes with traditional separation processes
• Nano-structured membranes for olefin/paraffin separations
• Pervaporation and gas separation technologies
• Membranes for bio-separations and water treatment

Publications & Patents: Feng holds numerous patents applied to industrial processes and has authored/co-authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on novel membrane designs and applications. His work is featured in journals like Journal of Membrane Science and Separation & Purification Technology.

Editorial Roles: Editorial board member of Journal of Membrane Science, Separation & Purification Technology, and Chemical Engineering Research & Design.

Teaching: Teaches courses such as CHE 230/231 (Physical Chemistry), CHE 330 (Thermodynamics), and CHE 710 (Special Topics in Transport Phenomena).