Industrial Thermochemical Conversion Group
People
Our group is comprised of a number of industry and academic experts in the area of fluidized and fixed bed systems. The group thrives on being a leader in innovation and problem solving. Our members have carried out numerous research projects, developed novel technologies, solved existing industrial challenges, and optimized existing systems. The group continues to research and develop emerging technologies that will shape the future of industries applying fluidized and fixed bed systems.
Key Senior Members
Andrés Mahecha-Botero
Ph.D, P. Eng
Dr. Mahecha-Botero is a Professional Engineer registered in BC, Canada. He has worked on numerous engineering and applied research projects involving advanced modelling of chemical processes, conceptual design and implementation of experimental programs, design of new chemical processes, as well as the exploration of innovative ideas...
Greg Bellamy
P. Eng, PE
Greg Bellamy, a Professional Engineer in several North American jurisdictions, is NORAM Engineering and Constructors Ltd.’s Chief Mechanical Engineer and a member of the ITC group. Greg has previously held both mechanical and project engineering roles on many domestic and international projects...
Clive Brereton
Ph.D
Dr. Clive M. H. Brereton joined NORAM Engineering and Constructors Ltd. in 1996 after seven years of prolific teaching career at the Department of Chemical Engineering, University of British Columbia. He is a senior chemical engineer for NORAM Engineering and Constructors Ltd...
Associated Members
Dr. Naoko Ellis
Ph.D, P.Eng
Naoko Ellis joined the Department of Chemical Engineering, University of British Columbia (UBC) as a Faculty in 2003. She holds a Ph.D. (UBC, 2003); M.E.Sc. (Western, 1993); and a B.Sc. (Honours, Waterloo, 1991), and is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC...
Dr. Xiaotao Bi
Ph.D, P.Eng
Dr. Xiaotao Bi received BASc (1980-1985) and MASc (1985-1988) degrees from Tsinghua University, and a PhD (1991-1994) degree from the University of British Columbia. He is currently a professor in the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department and a Fellow of Canadian Academy of Engineering...
Dr. Leili Tafaghodi
Ph.D
With the support of some industry partners, Leili Tafaghodi has joined Materials Engineering Department in 2016 as an assistant professor and the extractive metallurgy industry chair at UBC. She received her PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Toronto...