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Costas Tzoganakis is a Professor in the Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on polymer engineering, specifically in areas such as polymer reactive extrusion, rubber devulcanization using supercritical carbon dioxide, and the development of sustainable bio-based polymers and coatings. He has made significant contributions through the successful development of reactive extrusion technology for polypropylene, which enhances its adhesion and chemical reactivity. This advancement has led to a commercial partnership with Milliken, a global manufacturer of specialty additives. Tzoganakis is also recognized for developing a green technology for rubber devulcanization, enabling the recycling of scrap tire rubber into valuable polymer products for the automotive industry. His work has gained substantial recognition, earning multiple awards including the Syncrude Canada Innovation Award and various accolades from the Society of Plastics Engineers. In addition to his teaching and research responsibilities, Tzoganakis serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Tyromer Inc., a startup focused on the commercialization of rubber devulcanization technology. He holds a Doctorate in Chemical Engineering from McMaster University and a Diploma in Chemical Engineering from Aristotle University, Greece.
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