D. Grant Allen

Dr. D. Grant Allen is a Professor and Frank Dottori Chair in Pulp and Paper Engineering at the University of Toronto's Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry (Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering). He serves as Principal Investigator at the Bioprocess Engineering Lab and BioZone research center. His education includes a B.A.Sc. and M.A.Sc. from the University of Toronto, and a Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo.

Dr. Allen's research focuses on environmental bioprocess engineering, with emphasis on:

• Microalgae cultivation for biofuels/chemicals using CO₂ and wastewater
• Advanced biological wastewater treatment and toxicity reduction
• Biosolids dewatering using novel bioflocculants and enzymatic methods
• Bioconversion of waste streams into value-added products
• Biofilm/floc microbiology and process optimization

His publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary trends in sustainable waste valorization, algal biotechnology, and advanced sludge treatment techniques, with consistent focus on industrial applications in pulp/paper and wastewater sectors.

Awards & Honors:

• Sustained Excellence in Teaching Award (2022)
• Professor Diran Basmadjian Teacher of the Year Award
• Fellow: Chemical Institute of Canada, AAAS, Canadian Academy of Engineering, Engineering Institute of Canada
• LeSuer Memorial Award for Technical Excellence

He currently advises graduate students and leads collaborative projects with industry/government partners. As Principal Investigator at BioZone, he coordinates interdisciplinary teams developing bioscience solutions for sustainability. Current projects include photocatalytic wastewater pretreatment and microfluidic carbon capture systems.