Research Project:
High-temperature electrocatalysis in the sustainable production of aromatics from lignin." Many aromatic chemicals such as Kevlar, artificial vanilla, and pharmaceuticals are made from petroleum because no safe and cost-effective method has been found to make them from renewable sources. This project aims to discover a renewable pathway to produce such chemicals from lignin, a ubiquitous component of plant biomass, using electrocatalysis at high temperature.
Start Date of Current Program: September 2020
Education:
- MBA in Production Management, North Paraná University, Londrina, Brazil (2019)
- Master's in Chemical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Canada (2008)
- Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Canada (2006)
Work Experience:
- High school teacher at Colégio Cristo Rei and Marília, Sao Paulo, Brazil (2019-2020)
- Process Engineer at Xebec Adsorption, Blainville, Canada (2014-2018)
- Process Engineer at Pyrogenesis, Montreal, Canada (2009-2013)
Scholarships/Funding:
- MEDA International, 2020-2024
Contact: andrew.carkner [at] mail.mcgill.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-carkner-241a0a10/
Office: 6200
