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Christopher Lan is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Ottawa, within the Faculty of Engineering. He holds a PhD in biochemical engineering from Western University (2001) and an M.Sc. from Jiangnan University, China. His research focuses on biotechnology, membrane technology, and thermodynamics, with emphasis on microalgae cultivation for biofuels, CO2 mitigation, membrane-assisted cooling, and biopharmaceutical production using recombinant microorganisms.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Biochemical Engineering, Western University, 2001
- M.Sc., Jiangnan University, China
- Research Themes:
- Microalgae Biotechnology: Biofuel production, CO2 sequestration, wastewater treatment
- Membrane Technology: Desalination, evaporative cooling, protein separation
- Biopharmaceuticals: Recombinant microorganism applications
His recent work explores membrane distillation optimization, heavy metal biosorption via microalgae, and sustainable biofuel production. He has published extensively on topics like nanocomposite membranes, algal reactor design, and environmental remediation strategies. His contributions span over 80 peer-reviewed articles since 2011, with a focus on applied engineering solutions for environmental and industrial challenges.
Labs/Teams: Active in membrane-based desalination systems, photobioreactor development, and algal bioprocess engineering research groups at the University of Ottawa.
