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Dr. Kelly Hawboldt is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN). She holds a B.Sc. from the University of Saskatchewan, and M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of Calgary. Her expertise lies in green engineering, waste biomass processing, and carbon capture utilization. She is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and has been recognized with prestigious awards, including induction into the Canadian Academy of Engineering (2023) and the University Research Professor title (2022).
Her research focuses on sustainable processing of natural resources, particularly forestry and fisheries residues, to create value-added products. Key areas include biochar production from biomass pyrolysis, sulfur management in mining/oil operations, and 'green' natural gas treatment in remote regions. Her lab collaborates with biochemistry, oceanography, and environmental science teams, positioning MUN as a leader in Atlantic Canada's circular economy initiatives.
Her recent work emphasizes bio-based materials (e.g., chitin extraction from shrimp waste) and corrosion-resistant solutions for oil and gas infrastructure. Over 50 peer-reviewed articles highlight her contributions to biomass valorization, CO2 adsorption via biochar, and microbial-induced corrosion modeling. Awards include the Bantrel Award for Design and Industrial Practice from the Canadian Chemical Engineering Society.
- Education:
- B.Sc., University of Saskatchewan
- M.Sc., University of Calgary
- Ph.D., University of Calgary
- Key Research Themes:
- Remote biomass-to-energy systems
- Coastal resource upcycling
- Low-infrastructure gas treatment
- Microbial corrosion mitigation
- Lab Collaborations: Interdisciplinary teams in biochemistry, marine science, and environmental engineering
Her articles span topics from biochar applications in carbon sequestration to enzymatic protein hydrolysis of fisheries waste, reflecting a holistic approach to sustainable resource engineering.
