Professor Cedric Briens is a researcher in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at Western University. His primary investigative work centers on fluidization, particulate operations, and heavy oil upgrading with industrial applications. He focuses on optimizing reactor technologies for the conversion of biomass into valuable chemicals and fuels. He currently serves as the Director of Research and Development at the Institute for Chemicals and Fuels from Alternative Resources and holds a Doctor of Philosophy from Western University. He is widely recognized for his collaborative work with industry partners and provides supervision for researchers in chemical processing.