Sustainable Technologies for a Changing World

Dr. Martin Abraham joined Youngstown State University (YSU) as Professor of Chemical Engineering and Founding Dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in July 2007 and was named Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs in July 2015. At YSU, he has led the integration of research and technology transfer across the disciplines, in cooperation with regional business partners, has expanded the role of research at the University, led the formation of an Honour’s College, and supported the growth in international recruitment and programs. The primary research focus area has been green engineering and sustainability, with an emphasis on issues of sustainable energy.Abraham has over 70 refereed publications and over 30 additional publications; he has authored/edited nine books, has participated in three patent applications, and has given over 100 technical presentations.He has supervised 26 Master’s students, 12 PhD graduates, and three visiting scientists and post-doctoral students.He was selected as the 2012 Business Advocate of the Year by the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce, and serves on the Board for the Youngstown Business Incubator and Mercy Health Systems, Youngstown. He is a Fellow of the American Chemical Society and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, and a registered Professional Engineer.

I Overview and Introduction

II Building a common language for sustainability 1. Use of life cycle analysis 2. Systems level thinking 3. Ecosystem analysis 4. Social sustainability 5. Sustainable health systems 6. Water energy Nexus

III Biomimicry and other bio-based solutions 7. Biomass as a chemical resource 8. Biomimetic chemistry 9. Biomass as an energy resource 10. Restoring lake and stream health 11. Design for severe weather events 12. Biomimicry in construction and architecture