Dr. Ni has made major contributions to pulp and paper science and engineering. He has demonstrated an outstanding capability in identifying industry problems, and then applying chemistry and chemical engineering principles to find innovative solutions to these problems. His contributions are not only in advancing the knowledge in pulp and paper science and engineering, but also in transferring new technologies and novel process concepts to mill practices. He has been a key player in the development of many innovative pulp and paper processes/products in collaboration with industry, many of which have been commercialized. Dr. Ni has received many awards from Canada, the US, China, and Australia, including 2 of the 3 major awards sponsored by the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering.