Dr. Jesse Zhu has made major contributions to the application and understanding of particle technology and fluidized bed processes. Working closely with students, colleagues and industry, he has made significant advances in many areas of particle technology, including handling of cohesive particulate materials, powder coating, and fluidized bed reactors, and developing innovative technologies, as well as advancing fluidization theories. His work has contributed in particular to the chemical, biochemical, materials, pharmaceutical and environmental industries, with several technologies licensed in Canada and internationally. Zhu has also won many awards, including the R.S.Jane Career Award from the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering and the Hullmuth (highest) research award from Western University.  He was elected to the Board of CAE in 2020 and is currently the Chair of the Engingeering Education Working Group of CAETS (International Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences).