Dr. Ying Zheng (郑莹) (Chemical and Biochemical Engineering)
Dr. Ying Zheng, Professor at Western University and Canada Research Chair (Tier I), is a world-renowned expert in the field of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering. She has made pioneering contributions to research in the design of catalytic processes/materials impacting the field of renewable energy and decarbonization. Her research has had international and practical application in the design of processes to produce green diesel from non-edible lipids, convert agricultural/forestry waste to advanced hydrocarbon biofuels, develop catalysts for fuel upgrading and facilitate renewable and clean energy catalytic conversion.
Dr. Zheng is also a dedicated educator who has trained 88+ graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research engineers who now placed in influential positions in industry and academia. Her endeavors in promoting women in engineering and a professional working environment have been well recognized.
Education Background
| 1999 | Ph.D. | Chemical Engineering, University of Western Ontario (Canada) |
| 1994 | M.Sc.E. | Chemical Engineering, Northwest University (China) |
| 1991 | B.Sc.E. | Chemical Engineering, Northwest University (China) |
Scholarship
- Publication of 186 refereed journal papers (9635 citations, h-index 53, i10-index 144 in Google Scholar as of September 3, 2022), highly cited by 111 research areas and 90 regions around the world
- Delivery of 100+ invited lectures and conference presentations at national and international conferences
- Invention of 11 patented technologies with 3 licensing agreements
Honours and Awards (selected)
| 2022 | Faculty Scholar Award, University of Western Ontario |
| 2021 – Present | Canada Research Chair (Tier I) in Chemical Reactions and Intensification |
| 2021 – Present | Fellow, Engineering Institute of Canada (FEIC, to be inducted) |
| 2019 – Present | Professional Engineer, Ontario (PEO) |
| 2018 – Present | Fellow, Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC, UK) |
| 2018 | The 2018 Applied Catalysis Award, Royal Society of Chemistry, UK |
| 2018 | The 2018 Design and Industrial Practice Award, Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering |
| 2017 – Present | Fellow, Institution of Chemical Engineers, UK |
| 2017 – Present | Chartered Engineer (CEng, UK) |
| 2017 | Women of Innovation: The Influence of Leading Canadian Female Engineers |
| 2016 – Present | Fellow, Canadian Academy of Engineering (FCAE) |
| 2014 – Present | Fellow, the Chemical Institute of Canada (FCIC) |
| 2014 – 2021 | Member, first batch of the College of New Scholars, Royal Society of Canada |
| 2012 | The Fredrik and Catherine Eaton Visitorship Award |
| 2010 | The 2010 Syncrude Canada Innovation Award |
| 2009 | The University Research Scholar, University of New Brunswick |
| 2009 | Imperial Oil University Research Award |
| 2007 | Humboldt Fellowship by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation |