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Premier's Research Chair in Biomaterials and Transportation Named
July 5, 2007
A renowned Michigan State University professor will be joining the University of Guelph as the Premier’s Research Chair in Biomaterials and Transportation.
Prof. Amar Mohanty, an international leader in the field of biomaterials, was selected following an international search. He will assume his new position during Fall 2007.
U of G was awarded the $3-million Premier’s Research Chair as part of the Ontario Research Chairs program, established to create a culture of innovation and to strengthen Ontario’s economic advantage.
“We are absolutely delighted that Dr. Mohanty is joining the faculty of the University of Guelph,” said president Alastair Summerlee. “We are grateful to the province for endowing this chair, which will create a culture of innovation in this field both at Guelph and in the province, and strengthen Ontario’s economic advantage.”
Biomaterials is a fast-growing research area that focuses on revolutionizing the use of agricultural products to develop novel products for industrial uses, ranging from car parts and building materials to fuel.
