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Weixing Chen received his B.Eng. and M.Sc. degrees in physical metallurgy from Dalian University of Technology in China in 1984 and 1987, respectively. He completed his Ph.D. in physical metallurgy at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in 1995. Dr. Chen's professional experience includes positions at Nova Chemicals Limited in Calgary, Canada, and as a visiting fellow at the Institute for Aerospace Research, NRC in Ottawa, Canada. He has notable experience in SINOPEC in Nanjing, China. Since 1999, Dr. Chen has held various academic positions at the University of Alberta, advancing from assistant professor to professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering. His research interests are focused on stress corrosion cracking, corrosion fatigue, and mechanical behavior of pipeline steels, as well as high-temperature corrosion and the development of advanced materials and coatings. He also works on the synthesis and application of carbon-based materials for energy storage and conversion devices, particularly for capturing CO2.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in the field of materials engineering.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management