Dr. Robin Hutchinson

Professor

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Biography

Robin Hutchinson is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Queen's University. With a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin, his research focuses on the kinetics and engineering of polymer reactions, particularly radical polymerization processes. He leads the Hutchinson Research Group, which is dedicated to improving industrial polymerization methods and developing new materials. His work integrates both theoretical modeling and practical experimentation, and he has published extensively, with over 200 refereed papers and significant citations in the field. Over the years, he has guided numerous graduate and undergraduate students and fostered collaborations with researchers across Canada and internationally. Hutchinson's contributions to the field extend beyond academia, with active involvement in various industrial collaborations and research funding initiatives. His commitment to education includes developing and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in polymer reaction engineering and chemical reaction engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

Queen's University • Kingston, ON, Canada

Leading the Department of Chemical Engineering and conducting research on polymer reaction engineering.

Associate Professor

2000-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Queen's University • Kingston, ON, Canada

Conducted research on polymer reaction engineering and taught various undergraduate and graduate courses.

Senior Research Engineer

1997-01-01 — 2000-01-01

DuPont • Geneva, Switzerland

Worked on polymerization processes and technologies.

Research Engineer

1991-01-01 — 1997-01-01

DuPont • Wilmington, DE, USA

Engaged in various polymerization projects.

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
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