Jet Ice Research Chair in Sustainable Materials Chemistry.
The Jet Ice Research Chair in Sustainable Materials Chemistry at Toronto Metropolitan University was established in 2022 to advance research in smart and green materials chemistry for ice-making applications. This partnership combines TMU’s research excellence with industry leadership from Jet Ice, a global leader in ice-making technology, to explore sustainable paint formulations and water quality enhancement techniques, driving innovation that supports environmental sustainability and performance improvements in ice-making systems. This partnership will set a new standard for environmental responsibility in the ice-making industry, helping Canadians enjoy ice sports while reducing their environmental footprint.
Research activities on ice and water technologies are carried out at TMU’s Urban Water Analytical Lab and Urban Water Experimental Lab, where custom designed and built, research-grade laboratory size ‘mini’ ice rinks equipped with specialized cooling plates, sensors, and computerized controls simulate ice-making environments. This setup allows the research team to control and monitor critical variables like temperature, humidity, and energy consumption in real time.
Dr. Stefania Impellizzeri, the inaugural Jet Ice Research Chair in Sustainable Materials Chemistry, joined TMU in 2018 and is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biology. She is an expert in materials chemistry, photochemistry, physical chemistry, organic synthesis, catalysis, analytical chemistry and supramolecular chemistry. She received her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Miami and was a Banting Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Ottawa.
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