Dr. Janet Elliott

Professor

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Biography

Janet W. Elliott is a Distinguished Professor at the University of Alberta in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, with adjunct status in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. Her research focuses on thermodynamics, interfaces, and cryobiology, particularly the preservation of cells and tissues for medical applications. Educated at the University of Toronto, she holds both MASc and PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering. Prior to her current role, Elliott has been a Visiting Professor at prestigious institutions such as MIT, NTNU, and the University of Oxford. She serves as Editor-in-Chief of the journal Cryobiology and has been involved in various editorial boards, contributing significantly to her field. Elliott is recognized for her contributions to thermodynamics and surfaces, receiving numerous awards and honors, including Fellowships from the Canadian Academy of Engineering, Engineers Canada, and the Royal Society of Canada. She has been the recipient of the ACS Langmuir Lectureship Award and has held a Tier II Canada Research Chair. Her teaching is highly regarded, garnering multiple teaching awards for her dedication to educating future engineers.

Research Interests

Experience

Distinguished Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Leading research in thermodynamics and cryobiology, overseeing graduate education and research initiatives.

Awards

#2025

University of Alberta Engineering Research Chair in Thermodynamics

2025-01-01
#2023

Pioneers Applied Fundamental Interfacial Chemistry

2023-01-01
#2023

Fellowship Canadian Academy of Engineering

2023-01-01
#2023

Fellowship Engineers Canada

2023-01-01
#2022

Fellowship Royal Society Canada

2022-01-01
#2022

American Chemical Society Langmuir Lectureship Award

2022-01-01
#2020

Arthur W. Rowe Paper Award

2020-01-01
#2019

University of Alberta Distinguished Professor

2019-01-01
#2019

Fellowship American Institute Medical Biological Engineering

2019-01-01
#2019

Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research Great Supervisor Award

2019-01-01
#2018

Fellowship Society Cryobiology Basile J. Luyet Medal

2018-01-01
#2015

Fellowship Chemical Institute of Canada

2015-01-01
#2015

University of Alberta Killam Annual Professor

2015-01-01
#2015

University of Toronto Mid-Career Achievement Award

2015-01-01
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Tier Canada Research Chair Thermodynamics

2011-01-01
#2008

Canadian Society Chemical Engineering Syncrude Canada Innovation Award

2008-01-01
#2006

University of Alberta Martha Cook Piper Research Prize

2006-01-01
#2001

Canadian Council Professional Engineers Young Engineer Achievement Award

2001-01-01
#2002

Canadian Institute Advanced Research Young Explorer’s Prize

2002-01-01
#2002

Time Magazine’s Canadians Define New Frontiers Science

2002-01-01
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Tier II Canada Research Chair Interfacial Thermodynamics

2001-01-01
#2001

APEGA Early Accomplishment Award

2001-01-01
#2000

University of Toronto Early Career Award

2000-01-01
#2000

Faculty of Engineering Petro-Canada Young Investigator Award

2000-01-01
#1998

Natural Sciences Engineering Research Council Doctoral Prize

1998-01-01
#1997

University of Toronto Governor General’s Gold Medal

1997-01-01

Courses

CH E 625 - Surface Statistical Thermodynamics CME 481 - Colloquium

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management