Dr. Larry Kostiuk

Biography

Larry Kostiuk is a Full Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Carleton University. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Calgary, a Master's degree from the University of Alberta, and a PhD from Cambridge University. Additionally, he completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. His research interests encompass various innovative areas, including radiolysis, where he focuses on converting methane into hydrogen and carbon black using ionizing radiation from electron beams. He also explores pyrolysis, which involves converting methane into hydrogen and carbon black through high temperature and catalysis. Another significant aspect of his work is in electrokinetics, where he investigates transforming water flow into electricity utilizing microchannels. His expertise extends to combustion processes, aimed at converting chemical enthalpy into thermal energy while minimizing pollutant formation. Kostiuk's contributions to the field have been recognized through several honors, including being a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering. He has received the Summit Award for Environmental Excellence from the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta.

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