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Jan Kopyscinski

Title: 
Associate Professor
Academic title(s): 

P.Eng., Dr. Sc.

Jan Kopyscinski
Contact Information
Email address: 
jan.kopyscinski [at] mcgill.ca
Link(s): 
Catalytic & Plasma Process Engineering
Degree(s): 

2010 Doctor of Sciences (Dr. Sc. ETH Zurich)  
Chemical Engineering and Catalysis
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Switzerland

2005 Diplom-Ingenieur  
Environmental Science and Process Engineering
Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU), Cottbus, Germany

Office: 
3070
Current research: 

Research areas:

  • Heterogeneous catalysis, Plasma Catalysis
  • Reactor design (Optical accessible catalytic plate reactor, micro-channel reactor)
  • Spatially-resolved measurements of gas species, adsorbed surface species and catalyst surface temperature
  • Understanding reaction mechanisms
  • Kinetic parameter estimation and model discrimination
  • Design of energy efficient processes

Processes:

  • Syngas- and CO2- Methanation
  • Power-to-Gas process
  • Hydrogenation
  • Methane conversion
  • Catalyzed gasification

 

Teaching areas: 

CHEE 204. Chemical Engineering Principles 2.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Chemical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description

Material and energy balances in chemical processes. Introduction to process design. Problem solving in the design of various industrial processes such as combustion, humidification, separation processes (evaporation, crystallization), and other reactive systems used in the diverse areas of chemical engineering.
  • (3-2-4)
  • Prerequisite: CHEE 200

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CHEE 423. Chemical Reaction Engineering.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Chemical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description

Review of fundamental concepts in chemical reaction thermodynamics and kinetics. Mass and energy balances for homogenous ideal reactors. Batch, semi-batch and continuous operation. Minimization of by-product and pollution production. Heterogenous reactions, effect of heat and mass transfer on the global rate. Laboratory exercises.
  • (3-1-5)
  • Prerequisites: CHEE 310, CHEE 315

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Coordination

CHEE 456. Design Project.

Credits: 9
Offered by: Chemical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Chemical engineering process and plant design. Preliminary engineering design, feasibility analysis considering important decision factors such as economics, environmental impact, hazards and safety, site selection, sustainability and social acceptability. Professional skills such as: effective communication in a technical setting, ethics in engineering design, and effective teamwork.
  • (2.5-1-10)
  • Corequisites: CHEE 453, FACC 300
  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken CHEE 457.

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CHEE 363. Projects Chemical Engineering 1.

Credits: 2
Offered by: Chemical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Projects on social or technical aspects of chemical engineering practice. Students must find a supervisor amongst the departmental faculty before registering for this course. Students suggest their own projects to be approved by their supervisor. Students may work in groups.
  • (1-0-5) Students are required to submit a written report.
  • Prerequisite: CHEE 200 (A "D" grade is acceptable for prerequisite purposes only)

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CHEE 494. Research Project and Seminar 1.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Chemical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026
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Description

Independent study and experimental work on topic(s) chosen by consultation between the student and professor. Students must find a supervisor amongst the department faculty before registering for this course.
  • (1-6-2)
  • Students are required to complete a written report and a presentation before the end of the semester.

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CHEE 495. Research Project and Seminar 2.

Credits: 4
Offered by: Chemical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026
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Description

Independent study and experimental work on topic(s) chosen by consultation between the student and professor. Students must find a supervisor amongst the department faculty before registering for this course.
  • (1-9-2)
  • Students are required to complete a written report and a presentation before the end of the semester.

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CHEE 496. Environmental Research Project.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Chemical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026
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Description

Independent study and experimental work on environmental topic(s) chosen by consultation between the student and professor. Students must find a supervisor amongst department faculty before registering for this course.
  • (1-6-2)
  • Students are required to complete a written report and a presentation before the end of the semester.

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Previous Courses

CHEE 401 Energy Systems Engineering (3 Credits) (2015-2016)

Guest Lecture

CHEM 512 Catalysis, Concepts and App  (3 Credits) (2016, 2017)

 

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