Yaser Dahman

Dr. Yaser Dahman is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University, serving as Director of Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship. He holds a PhD from Western University and an MBA from Toronto Metropolitan University. His expertise spans Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Nanotechnology, and Green Technology.

Education: PhD (Western University, 2004), MASc (Western University, 2001), MBA (Toronto Metropolitan University, 2009).

Research Interests: Focus on biofuels, biomaterials, and nanotechnology with commercialization potential. Develops sustainable technologies like bioactive glass for drug delivery, biodegradable polymers, and novel Clostridial strains for biobutanol production. Integrates nanotechnology into biomedical devices and environmental solutions.

Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes nanomaterials for medical applications, sustainable waste-to-energy systems, and advanced biomaterials. Highlights include mesoporous bioactive glasses for infection control and polymer composites for tissue engineering.

Advising & Grants: Supervises graduate students in chemical and biomedical engineering, emphasizing entrepreneurship. Facilitates student initiatives through the Engineering Innovation program, connecting research with industry partnerships.

Labs/Teams: Leads research in biomaterials and green technology, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects involving nanobiomaterials, biorefinery systems, and sustainable polymer development.