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Seminar Series on Bioenergy Topics - ACES 501
Spring 2013 Schedule (poster-pdf)
January 14
"Introduction" and "Trends in Bioenergy" presentation (pdf)
Hans Blaschek, Director of CABER, Professor of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Illinois
Eric Anderson, Visiting Teaching Associate for CABER, University of Illinois
January 28
"Is Miscanthus x giganteus a Commercial Bioenergy Crop?" presentation (pdf)
Thomas Voigt, Associate Professor, University of Illinois
February 4
"Intersection Between Technology, Business Models, and Public Policy in the Emerging Advanced Biofuels Industry” presentation (pdf)
Doug Williams, Biofuels Industry Analyst
February 11
"The Federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): History, Overview, and Current Issues" presentation (pdf)
Tim Slating, Regulatory Associate at Energy Biosciences Institute and Adjunct Professor at the College of Law, University of Illinois
February 18
"Direct Replacement Fuels and Aromatic Chemicals from Biomass” presentation (pdf)
Liz Woods, Manager - R&D Fundamentals, Virent
February 25
"International Standards Development Regarding Biofuels” presentation (pdf)
Gina Clapper, Technical Specialist, American Oil Chemists' Society
March 4
"Ethanol: Past, Present and Future" presentation (pdf)
Rodney Weinzierl, Executive Director, Illinois Corn Marketing Board and Illinois Corn Growers Association
March 11
“Genomic Mechanisms of Yeast Tolerance and in situ Detoxification” presentation (pdf)
Zonglin (Lewis) Liu, USDA-ARS
*Location Change: 123 David Kinley Hall
March 18 - Spring Break
March 25 - class cancelled due to snow; presentation will not be rescheduled
“Biomass Gasification for Heat and Power: Opportunities and Limitations” presentation (pdf)
S. Jay Solomon, Extension Educator, University of Illinois Extension
April 1
“Funding Opportunities, Doctoral Studies, and Continuing Professional Education in Europe”
K. Peter Kuchinke, Professor, Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, Ambassador, European Commission on Education and Training, University of Illinois
April 8
“Lignocellulosic Bioethanol” no presentation available
Rahul Basu, Ph.D., Application Development Manager, DSM Bio-based Products & Services B.V.
April 15 - class cancelled
“New Trends in Food and Bioprocessing”
Jozef Kokini, Professor, University of Illinois
April 22
“Tailored Biomass for 3rd Generation Biofuels and Bioproducts" presentation (pdf)
Nick Carpita, Professor, Purdue University
April 29
"New Technologies for Dry Grind Biorefineries"
John Buns, Technical Sales Account Manager, DuPont Industrial Biosciences