NSERC Industrial Research Chair for Colleges in Advanced Recycling Technologies for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

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Electronic waste is the world's fastest growing solid waste stream. The Greentec Industrial Research Chair forColleges in Advanced Recycling Technologies for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment at ConestogaCollege will focus on improving e-waste recycling processes to maximize material recovery. This research willresult in new products that can be manufactured by local equipment manufacturers as well as new processesthat will generate value and cost savings across a range of manufacturing operations. The results of thisresearch will be of value to electronic recyclers, manufacturing industries and postsecondary institutions, andwill support policy makers as they develop strategies to enhance economic prosperity and environmentalsustainability. This five-year IRCC research program includes two project streams: Robotic Dismantling andRecycling involves innovative solutions such as smart robots capable of adapting to various environments, andrecycling robots with enhanced capabilities for de-manufacturing applications. Sensor-Based SortingTechnologies focuses on developing cost-effective solutions and higher yields for e-waste recyclers throughincreased productivity of processes and purity of end products.The Industrial Research Chair, Dr. Hamid Karbasi, P. Eng. is ideally suited for this role. His exemplaryacademic and research track record in a polytechnic setting provide the necessary foundation for him tochampion innovative projects and commercialization opportunities with industry partners. This IRCC initiativeis supported by Conestoga's Centre for Smart Manufacturing, Centre for Entrepreneurship, and Office ofApplied Research and Innovation. The University of Waterloo will serve as a collaborator. Research activitiesare supported through substantial financial and in-kind commitments from industry partners.