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Michael K.C. Tam is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and a University Research Chair at the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on the microscopic and macroscopic properties of nanomaterials and self-assembly systems such as surfactants, block copolymers, and associative polymers. His work includes polymer synthesis using atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) and physical characterization through light scattering, rheometry, and calorimetry. Professor Tam aims to correlate polymer architecture with the properties of novel self-assembly systems, with applications in water purification, oil and gas, and environmentally friendly coating systems. Additionally, he researches sustainable nanomaterials from renewable resources, collaborating with Celluforce Inc. to functionalize cellulose nanocrystals for various applications. He has received accolades for his work, including the Harold Jan Shoemaker Award for the best paper published in the Journal of Hydraulic Research and the Tan Chin Tuan Fellowship from Lund University in Sweden.
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