August 29

Understanding Fluidized Beds and Circulating Fluidized Beds
Presented by: Dr. Ray Cocco, Associate Technical Director at Particulate Solid Research, Inc.

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September 5

Quantum Phase Transition and Stability of Atomic and Molecular Systems (In Conjunction with BCPS)
Presented by: Sabre Kais, Department of Chemistry and Birck Nanotechnology Center at Purdue University

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September 12

Multiscale Mechanics of Engineered Tissues

Presented by: Victor Barocas, University of Minnesota

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September 19

Synthesis and Characterization of Li [(Ni_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1)_0.8(Ni_0.5Mn_0.5)_0.2] O₂ with a Microscale Core-Shell Structure as the Positive Electrode for Lithium Batteries

Presented by: Y.K. Sun, Hanyang University

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Modeling the Inactivation of Bacterial Spores

Presented by:  Alfredo C. Rodriguez, National Center for Food Safety & Technology

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October 3

CANCELLED - Will Be Rescheduled in Spring 2008 Semester

October 17

The Role of Capillarity on Effective Water Management in PEM Fuel Cells

Presented by: Jeffrey Allen, Michigan Tech University

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October 24

New Concepts in the Design of PEMs Using Polymer Blends

Presented by: Robert A. Weiss, University of Connecticut

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October 31

Characterization and Modeling of Copper Interconnect Chemistries by Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy

Presented by:  Alan Zdunek, Illinois Institute of Technology

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November 14

Novel Fluid-Particle Interaction Mechanisms in Dispersions

Presented by: Darsh Wasan, Illinois Institute of Technology

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November 28

Phytochemical Engineering – Combining Chemical Reaction Engineering with Plant Science

Presented by: Jacqueline Shanks, Iowa State University

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