Jason Robert Tavares

Jason Robert Tavares is a Full Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal since 2011. He also holds an adjunct professorship at Université Laval and is a member of research networks like CREPEC and Astrolith.

• Education: Ph.D. and B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering from McGill University (2006-2010, 2002-2005).
• Research focuses on photochemical surface engineering, nanoparticle stabilization, polymer nanocomposites, and atmospheric water harvesting.
• Recent work emphasizes bio-inspired materials for sustainable agriculture and scalable manufacturing techniques.

His 15 most recent articles (2025-2024) span environmental remediation, polymer functionalization, and smart agricultural tools. Notable trends include green chemistry for pesticide reduction, CO₂-to-fuel systems, and induction welding innovations.

He has supervised 21 graduate students (8 PhD, 13 Master’s) and contributed to media discussions on topics like biodegradable exclusion nets and plasma waste gasification.