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Biography
Professional Biography
Dr. Kang Kang is a Research Assistant Professor and Research Chair at the Biorefining Research Institute (BRI) at Lakehead University. He is also an Adjunct Professor in the Departments of Chemical Engineering and Biology.
Academic Qualifications
• BSc, Environmental Engineering, The Second Artillery Engineering College, Xi’an, Shaanxi, PR China
• MSc, Environmental Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, PR China
• PhD, Environmental Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Work experience
• Assistant Research Fellow (Assistant Professor), 2017-2020, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, PR China
• Post-Doctoral Associate, Institute for Chemicals and Fuels from Alternative Resources (ICFAR), Western University, London, ON
Research Interests
Kang Kang's research focuses on developing economically efficient and environmentally friendly biomass conversion technologies and biomass-based catalytic materials that could promote sustainability.
Research projects:
• Thermochemical conversion of lignin and other biomass wastes into value-added chemicals and fuels
• Development of biomass-based catalytic materials for energy and environmental applications
• Catalytic thermochemical conversion of solid wastes
Keywords: biomass, hydrogen production, thermochemical conversion, heterogeneous catalysis
Contact Information
Kang Kang, Ph.D., EIT
Research Assistant Professor
Biorefining Research Institute (BRI), Lakehead University,
Office NO 3001D, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 5E1, Canada
Email: kkang3@Lakeheadu.ca
Phone: (807)-343-8010, ext. 7635