معرفی
Naoko Ellis is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Applied Science. Her work bridges advanced multiphase reaction engineering with pressing sustainability challenges, focusing on fluidized-bed technologies for CO₂ capture, biomass valorisation, and clean energy production.
Research Interests
- Multiphase reaction engineering & fluidized beds
- CO₂ capture via calcium looping and chemical looping combustion
- Biomass gasification, pyrolysis, and tar mitigation
- Bio-oil upgrading and biochar engineering for environmental applications
- Engineering education innovation for sustainability literacy
Recent publications (2020-2024) reveal an integrated approach combining rigorous reactor modeling, novel catalyst development, and educational scholarship. Energy and environmental engineering dominate the portfolio, with emerging use of machine-learning tools for process optimisation and extensive exploration of biochar and bauxite-residue valorisation.
Scientific Recognition
- Guest editor for memorial special issues honouring Prof. John R. Grace (Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, Powder Technology, 2023-2024)
- Invited prefatory contributions on chemical engineering education (Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2024)
Advising & Grant Landscape
No specific student names or funding details were provided in the supplied text; however, the breadth of collaborative publications and education-focused papers indicates active supervision of graduate researchers and leadership in curriculum-development grants.
Labs & Teams
Operates within the multiphase reaction engineering laboratory environment at UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering, leveraging pilot-scale fluidized-bed facilities and advanced analytical instrumentation for thermochemical conversion studies.
