Webinar: Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable World

Overview

Chemical engineers are key to engineering a sustainable world. They work to address challenges for sustainable development in industrial sectors ranging from minerals processing to energy production to food and drink manufacture. They apply systems thinking, process safety practices and digital technologies, and integrate science-based expertise and engineering knowledge and practice in interdisciplinary collaborations. Their innovative work delivers products and solutions that meet societies' needs safely, while using energy and resources efficiently and also minimising adverse effects on the environment.

The webinar builds on IChemE's report 'Engineering a Sustainable World: The Chemical Engineering Challenge', which explains how chemical engineers create societal benefits and help meet the challenges of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

Speakers

Claudia Flavell-While, Director, Learned Society, IChemE

Claudia is Director of Learned Society, IChemE, which sees her working with a broad range of member volunteers to develop knowledge resources for IChemE members and beyond. She oversees research and technical publications and harnesses the combined knowledge of volunteer members and subject matter experts to develop and deliver technical outputs and thought leadership – including the development of this report.

Mark Apsey MBE, Senior Vice President, Ameresco

Mark is President of IChemE and Senior Vice President for energy services company Ameresco. Since completing his degree in chemical and process engineering, he has worked on chemical process design and operation, and has led energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. His many volunteering roles with IChemE have focused on energy and sustainability.

Jonathan Seville, Professor of Formulation Engineering, University of Birmingham

Jonathan is Emeritus Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham, UK. He has held several senior academic roles – Executive Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Surrey (2011-2016), Dean of Engineering at the University of Warwick (2008-11), and Head of Chemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham (1998-2008). He is a Chartered Chemical Engineer, a Fellow and Past President of IChemE and a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.

Michael Akindeju, Principal Consulting Process Engineer & Director, MKPro Engineering Pty Ltd

Michael is a Fellow of IChemE, a Chartered and Registered Professional Engineer, and an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Institute of Science, Innovation, and Sustainability at Federation University, Australia. He is the Principal Process Engineering Consultant and Director at MKPro Group, where he brings expertise in research, development and engineering to the advanced manufacturing and processing of minerals and nanoparticles. 

Emma Knowles, Director of Engineering GB, Britvic plc

Emma is a Chartered Chemical Engineer. She has 12 years’ experience of leading engineering teams in the USA and UK for the manufacture of Fast Moving Consumer Goods ranging from laundry beads and perfumes to beer and soft drinks, and has a year’s experience as a Sustainability Engineering Consultant for food and beverage companies. As Director of Engineering at Carlsberg-Britvic, she is responsible for UK Project, Process, Sustainability and Maintenance Engineering teams. She is passionate about Sustainability and Inclusive Leadership, and recruiting diverse engineering teams.

This event is in partnership with UNESCO's World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development.

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