Spring into STEM | The World of Petrochemicals for Chemical Engineers | Virtual Lecture Series
Spring into STEM | The World of Petrochemicals for Chemical Engineers | Virtual Lecture Series
12 May 2021, 10:00 – 11:00
Abstract:
I aim to give an overview of the petrochemical industry, the commodities it produces, and the role of chemical engineers within it. I will discuss some of the sustainability challenges facing the industry and the options it has.
Presented by:
Dr. Leslie Bolton, Former Senior Advisor, Chemical Engineering, BP Group Research
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Dr. Leslie Bolton
Former Senior Advisor
Chemical Engineering, BP Group Research
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