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Arturo Macchi is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia, and MASc and B.Eng. degrees from the École Polytechnique de Montréal. His research focuses on multiphase reactor engineering, particularly fluidized bed systems, gas hydrates, microreactors, and CO₂ capture technologies. Collaborations include institutions like CanmetEnergy-Ottawa, NRC-ICPCE, and industry partners such as Syncrude Canada Ltd. and Lonza Inc.
Key research areas include high-pressure multiphase reactors, CO₂ capture via dual fluidized beds, and microreactor design for pharmaceutical applications. His work integrates computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling with experimental validation to address challenges in energy efficiency, process intensification, and sustainable energy storage. Recent projects explore calcium looping processes for thermochemical storage and oxy-fuel combustion technologies.
Publications highlight advancements in fluidization dynamics, bubble column hydrodynamics, and scale-up methodologies for industrial hydroprocessors. His contributions span both fundamental and applied research, bridging academic insights with industrial applications in petrochemical, environmental, and pharmaceutical sectors.
