Dr. Josephine Hill
College Member
Current Employer
University of Calgary
Election Year
2014
Academy
College of New Scholars
Keywords
Catalysis, catalyst preparation, characterization, heavy oil, bitumen, solid oxide fuel cells, gasification, activated carbon
Josephine Hill is a professor of chemical and petroleum engineering at the University of Calgary and a Canada Research Chair. Her research on catalysts, which are substances that increase reaction rates, improves the efficiency of the utilization of natural resources. She has established a world-class research facility and is a leader in her field, with a strong reputation, both nationally and internationally, for outstanding research, scholarship, and mentoring.
Josephine Hill est professeure de génie chimique et pétrolier à l’University of Calgary et détient une chaire de recherche du Canada. Ses travaux sur les catalyseurs, des substances qui augmentent la vitesse de réaction, améliorent l’efficacité de l’utilisation des ressources naturelles. Elle a créé des installations de recherche de classe mondiale et excelle dans son domaine. Elle jouit d’une réputation solide, tant au niveau national qu’international, pour ses recherches, son érudition et son mentorat remarquables.