About Me
Dr. Jinwen Chen has provided exceptional leadership as the Director of Downstream and Renewables at CanmetENERGY-Devon, Natural Resources Canada. He leads major R&D programs in bitumen upgrading, petroleum refining, biofuels, and life-cycle GHG emissions assessment. His internationally recognized achievements have strongly influenced government decision-making and policy development, technology innovation, engineering practice, and the advancement of fundamental science. He has received multiple government awards, for his outstanding accomplishments and impacts, and for his exceptional leadership. He has authored a large number of highly cited publications, and is frequently invited by universities, R&D organizations and industries to give lectures, seminars and presentations.