Curtis P. Berlinguette
Curtis P. Berlinguette | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Professor & CEO |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | Texas A&M University University of Alberta |
| Thesis | Nanomagnetic molecular materials based on the hexacyanometallate building block: the preparation and characterization of high-spin cluster and chain compounds (2005) |
| Doctoral advisor | Professor Kim R. Dunbar |
| Other advisors | Professor Richard H. Holm |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | University of British Columbia |
| Main interests | Reactive carbon capture Advanced nuclear fusion |
| Website | berlinguettegroup.com |
Curtis P. Berlinguette is a Canadian chemist, materials scientist, and entrepreneur known for his research in materials science and clean energy technologies. He holds a faculty position at the University of British Columbia where he is a Professor of Chemistry[1] and Chemical and Biological Engineering.[2] He serves as a CIFAR Program Co-Director in Accelerated Decarbonization[3] and is a Principal Investigator at the Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute.[4] Berlinguette is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.[5][6] Berlinguette is also a founder of venture-backed companies, including Miru[7] (energy-efficient windows) and Sora Fuel[8] (carbon-neutral aviation fuels). His academic research group designs and builds electrochemical reactors to accelerate the discovery and translation of decarbonization technologies.
Education and career
[edit]Berlinguette earned his BSc at the University of Alberta in 2000, and his PhD in Inorganic Chemistry at Texas A&M University in 2004 under the supervision of Professor Kim R. Dunbar.[9][10] After completing his postdoctoral studies at Harvard University with Professor Richard H. Holm,[11] Berlinguette began his independent academic career at the University of Calgary in the Department of Chemistry in 2006. In 2013, Berlinguette joined the University of British Columbia.[12] Berlinguette is commercializing technologies invented in his labs through Miru and Sora Fuel.
Research interests
[edit]Berlinguette’s research program designs and develops electrochemical reactors aimed at accelerating decarbonization. His academic group has advanced a range of clean energy applications, including reactive carbon capture, carbon-neutral building materials, electrification of the chemical industry, and nuclear fusion. His team also built the first self-driving laboratory to accelerate clean energy materials research.[13]
Start-up companies
[edit]Berlinguette co-founded Miru to commercialize smart windows that will decarbonize the built environment. In July 2024, Miru Smart Technologies secured US $20 million in Series A equity financing.
In 2024, Berlinguette co-founded Sora Fuel, a startup focused on producing sustainable aviation fuel from atmospheric CO2. In July 2024, Sora Fuel secured US $6 million in seed funding, led by Engine Ventures
Awards and recognitions
[edit]Berlinguette has received numerous awards and accolades, including:
Canada’s 2023 Clean50 Award (2022)[14]
Fellow of the Royal Society Canada (2021-Present)[6][5]
UBC Distinguished University Scholar (2021-Present)[15][16]
CIFAR Program Co-Director for Accelerated Decarbonization (2020-2025)[3]
CSC Award for Research Excellence in Materials Chemistry (2020)[17]
RSC Alex Rutherford Medal for Chemistry (2016)[18]
NSERC E.W.R Steacie Memorial Fellowship (2016-2018)[19]
Strem Chemicals Award for Pure and Inorganic Chemistry (2016)[20]
Tier II Canada Research Chair in Solar Energy Conversion (2014-2019)[21]
Calgary's Top 40 Under 40, Avenue Magazine (2012)[22]
Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship (2011-2013)[23]
References
[edit]- ^ "Curtis Berlinguette | UBC Chemistry". chem.ubc.ca. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
- ^ "Curtis P. Berlinguette". UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
- ^ a b "Curtis P. Berlinguette". CIFAR. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
- ^ "Curtis Berlinguette". Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
- ^ a b "Royal Society of Canada | Class of 2021" (PDF). Royal Society of Canada. 2022-07-11. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
- ^ a b "Curtis Berlinguette Elected as Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada | UBC Chemistry". chem.ubc.ca. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
- ^ "Miru Smart Technologies". mirucorp.com. Retrieved 2024-12-24.
- ^ "Sora Fuel". sorafuel.com. Retrieved 2024-12-24.
- ^ "Alumni Spotlight: CURTIS P. BERLINGUETTE, PH.D. '04 Dunbar Group". Retrieved May 30, 2022.
- ^ "Home | Dr. Dunbar". dunbar.tamu.edu. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
- ^ "Holm Group Alumni". faculty.chemistry.harvard.edu. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
- ^ "Curtis Berlinguette – Curtis P. Berlinguette Research Group". groups.chem.ubc.ca. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
- ^ "Curtis Berlinguette – Curtis P. Berlinguette Research Group". qmi.ubc.ca/positioning-canada-as-a-world-leader-in-self-driving-labs/. Retrieved 2024-12-24.
- ^ "Canada's Clean50 for 2023". clean50.com/canadas-2023-clean50-list-released/. Retrieved 2024-12-24.
- ^ "UBC's 2021 Distinguished University Scholars | Vice President Academic". academic.ubc.ca. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
- ^ "UBC Applied Science profs named Distinguished University Scholars | UBC Applied Science". apsc.ubc.ca. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
- ^ "UBC Chemistry - Big Winners at the CSC Awards Banquet". University of British Columbia Department of Chemistry. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
- ^ "Curtis Berlinguette Awarded RSC Rutherford Memorial Medal in Chemistry". University of British Columbia. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
- ^ "NSERC E.W.R Steacie Memorial Fellowship". Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. Government of Canada. 2016. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
- ^ "Strem Award for Pure or Applied Inorganic Chemistry". Chemical Institute of Canada. Strem Chemicals. 2016. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
- ^ "October 2014 Recipients List". Canada Research Chairs. Government of Canada. 2014. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
- ^ Amusch, Shelley (2012-11-01). "Curtis Berlinguette, Avenue Calgary's 2012 Top 40 Under 40". Avenue Magazine Calgary. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
- ^ "Sloan Research Fellows". Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship. 2011. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
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