Dr. Manpreet Kaur
Affiliations
Post Doctoral Associate (32711), Schulich School of Engineering
Calgary Advanced Energy Conversion and Storage Research -Technology
Sessional Instructor (1150), Schulich School of Engineering
University of Calgary
Contact information
Location
Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering: ENG 312
Background
Educational Background
PhD Materials Science, Hokkaido University, JAPAN, 2019
Integrated Masters of Engineering Nanotechnology, S.G.G.S.W University, INDIA, 2016
Biography
Manpreet Kaur graduated with an Integrated Masters in Nanotechnology from S.G.G.S.W University, India, in 2016. She completed her Ph.D. at Hokkaido University, Japan, in 2019. She worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan, and then at the Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials (RCPTM), Czech Republic, and the University of Turin, Italy. Since December 2022, she has been a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Calgary.
Research
Areas of Research
Manpreet's research focuses on nanomaterial catalysts for sustainable energy technologies. She designs, synthesizes, and characterizes novel nanomaterial catalysts for use in electrochemical devices like fuel cells, sensors, and electrolyzers. Her work aims to harness renewable electricity sources (wind, solar, hydro) to produce essential fuels and chemicals, contributing to a sustainable energy economy.
Participation in university strategic initiatives
Courses
| Course number | Course title | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| ENGG 204 | Fundamentals of Engineering Materials | Falls 2024 |
Awards
- Young Scientist Award, Annual International Congress on Renewable Energy (Oxford, United Kingdom). 2024
- Young Researcher Presentation Award, 11th Indian Scientist Association in Japan . 2021
- Young Scientist Award, Japan Society of Vacuum and Surface Science . 2020
Publications
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