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- process design, separation, process integration, process systems
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Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Chemical Engineering, PhDMy group
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Biography
She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cape Town and completed her PhD at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. She has been a member of academic staff at UMIST/the University of Manchester since 1996, where she is a member of the Centre for Process Integration within the School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science.
Megan has industrial experience as a process engineer with Unilever. Her research aims to develop design methodologies for separation and reactive separation processes that are inherently efficient, in terms of energy demand, raw material consumption, waste production and generation of emissions.
Recent and current research projects develop methodologies for conceptual design, retrofit and optimisation of separation systems. Systems addressed include heat-integrated distillation systems, refinery distillation processes, hybrid separation processes and liquid-liquid extraction.
Research interests
Process design, separation system design, distillation, process integration
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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- Energy
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Operating windows for early evaluation of the applicability of advanced reactive distillation technologies
Pazmiño-Mayorga, I., Jobson, M. & Kiss, A. A., 1 Jan 2023, In: Chemical Engineering Research and Design. 189, p. 485-499 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Techno-economic and environmental analysis of algae biodiesel production via lipid extraction using alternative solvents
Zapata Boada, S., Gonzalez Miquel, M., Jobson, M. & Cuellar Franca, R., 7 Nov 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Industiral and Engineering Chemistry Research .Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A methodology to evaluate solvent extraction-based processes considering techno-economic and environmental sustainability criteria for biorefinery applications
Zapata-Boadaa, S., Gonzalez Miquel, M., Jobson, M. & Cuellar Franca, R., 21 Oct 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: Industiral and Engineering Chemistry Research .Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Conceptual design of a dual reactive dividing wall column for downstream processing of lactic acid
Pazmiño-mayorga, I., Jobson, M. & Kiss, A. A., 1 Jul 2021, In: Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification. 164, p. 108402Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development of an energy-efficient single mixed refrigerant cycle for small scale LNG production
Almeida Trasviña, H. F., Smith, R. & Jobson, M., 26 Jul 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: Industiral and Engineering Chemistry Research .Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
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PhD Thesis external examination (Heba Al-Fnaish, University of Strathclyde)
Megan Jobson (Examiner)
Dec 2019Activity: Examination
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29th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering
Megan Jobson (Chair)
18 Jun 2019Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Participating in a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc
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Effective Use of CAPE Tools for Design, Optimisation and Retrofit of Integrated Separation Processes
Megan Jobson (Speaker)
18 Jun 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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International Conference on Distillation and Absorption 2018
Megan Jobson (Chair)
16 Sep 2018Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc
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Sustainability of the Hydrocarbon Value Chain Workshop
Megan Jobson (Chair)
16 May 2018 → 18 May 2018Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Participating in a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc
Impacts
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CPI – Centre for Process Integration
Robin Smith (Participant), Gavin Towler (Participant), Megan Benton (Participant), Nan Zhang (Participant), Simon Perry (Participant), Nii Asante (Participant), Joao Alves (Participant), Mi Saine Aye (Participant), Lu Chen (Participant), Petar Varbanov (Participant), Yogesh Makwana (Participant) & Fang Liu (Participant)
Impact: Technological, Economic, Environmental
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Increasing productivity in the process industries through the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning for the optimisation of distillation operations
Robin Smith (Participant), Megan Benton (Participant), Nan Zhang (Participant) & Lluvia Ochoa-Estopier (Participant)
Impact: Economic, Environmental