University of Houston Energy Transition Institute

♻️ 2025 UH Energy Symposium: Plastics Circularity – Registration Now Open!♻️ We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 UH Energy Symposium on Plastics Circularity! 🌍 This symposium will bring together industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and students to share insights and drive action toward a sustainable circular economy. 📅 Date: April 17, 2025 ⏰ Time: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM 📍 Location: University of Houston 📝 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/dPmFGt8p 📧 Email: uheti@central.uh.edu Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a critical conversation about the future of plastics circularity. Secure your spot today! 🔄♻️ #UHEnergy #TheEnergyUniversity #UHETI #UH #PlasticsCircularity #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Innovation

Excited to announce that Kathryn Wright, Vice President of R&D for the Polymers Business at Kraton Corporation, will be joining us as a panelist at the 2025 UH Energy Symposium on Plastics Circularity! With over two decades at Kraton, Kathryn has been a driving force behind global innovation in new product development, application advancements, and circular economy solutions for consumer, medical, and automotive applications. Her leadership in specialty polymers, emerging businesses, and sustainability-driven innovations has played a crucial role in advancing circularity and next-generation materials. Join us as Kathryn shares her expertise in sustainable materials, and the future of plastics circularity. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from an industry leader shaping the future of plastics! 📅 Date: April 17, 2025 ⏰ Time: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM 📍 Location: University of Houston 📝 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/dPmFGt8p 📧 Email: uheti@central.uh.edu Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a critical conversation about the future of plastics circularity. Secure your spot today! 🔄♻️ #UHEnergy #TheEnergyUniversity #UHETI #UH #PlasticsCircularity #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Innovation

𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁: 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 We’re thrilled to have Andrew Oliver joining the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗨𝗛 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆! As Technology Manager of Sustainable Feedstocks at Dow, Andrew plays a key role in initiatives for advanced recycling, and partnerships focused on circular bio-based feedstocks.  With his expertise in sustainable materials and cutting-edge solutions, Andrew will offer valuable insights into the path forward for plastics circularity, discussing the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in building a more sustainable future. Join us on 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, at the University of Houston for this impactful discussion with industry experts, policymakers, and researchers. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:  https://lnkd.in/g7-WpQpR 🐾💡 #WeAreUHEnergy #UHETI #PlasticsCircularity

𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁: 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝘂𝗻-𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘀 Let’s welcome Meltem Urgun-Demirtas of Argonne National Laboratory to the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗨𝗛 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆! As a leading expert in sustainable technologies and environmental solutions, Meltem has been instrumental in advancing innovative approaches to plastics recycling and circular economy strategies. Her work focuses on bridging scientific research with real-world applications, helping to develop scalable solutions that address the challenges of plastic waste and sustainability. With her expertise, she will provide key insights into how emerging technologies and policy frameworks can drive meaningful change in plastics circularity. Join us on 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, at the University of Houston to hear from Meltem and other industry leaders as we explore the future of plastics sustainability. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/g7-WpQpR 🐾💡 #WeAreUHEnergy #UHETI #PlasticsCircularity

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗹! We are excited to have Jace Tunnell, Director of Community Engagement at the Harte Research Institute, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, join us as a panelist at the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗨𝗛 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆! Jace is a dedicated advocate for ocean conservation and plastic pollution research, bringing valuable expertise on the environmental impact of plastics and community-driven solutions. He will be speaking on the Expert Panel – Path Forward for Plastics Circularity, contributing to the discussion on sustainable strategies for a circular economy. 🔗  𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:  https://lnkd.in/g7-WpQpR 🐾💡 #WeAreUHEnergy #UHETI #PlasticsCircularity

𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁: 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗺𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿!  We are excited to welcome Helmut Brenner, ESG Manager, Shell Polymers, as a panelist at the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗨𝗛 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆! Helmet brings an extensive background including over 25 years in the international oil, gas and chemicals business by designing, building and operating world class facilities. He will provide key insights in the Expert Panel – Path Forward for Plastics Circularity, exploring innovative approaches to circularity in the plastics industry. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of sustainable plastics!  🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/g7-WpQpR 🐾💡 #WeAreUHEnergy #UHETI #PlasticsCircularity

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻! ️ We are excited to have Celeste (Diaz) Schurman of Houston Public Media as a moderator for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗨𝗛 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆! With her expertise in storytelling and journalism, Celeste will help guide engaging discussions on the future of plastics sustainability, policy, and innovation during the Expert Panel – Path Forward for Plastics Circularity.  🔗  𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/g7-WpQpR 🐾💡 #WeAreUHEnergy #UHETI #PlasticsCircularity

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗶𝘁𝘇!  We are excited to welcome Michelle Seitz, PhD, Program Director for the plastics portion of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Circular Economy Program, as a panelist for the  𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗨𝗛 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆! With expertise in polymer materials, recycling technologies, and standards development, Michelle is helping shape the future of sustainable plastics. She will be speaking in Session 2 - Science, Technology, and Case Studies, bringing valuable insights into how science and policy can drive circularity.  🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/g7-WpQpR 🐾💡 #WeAreUHEnergy #UHETI #PlasticsCircularity

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗞𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗲𝗿!  We are thrilled to welcome Katrina Knauer, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer at the BOTTLE Consortium (NREL), to the  𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗨𝗛 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆! As a leader in innovative research on polymer upcycling and circular plastics, Katrina is driving innovation in sustainable materials. She will be sharing her expertise in Session 2: Science, Technologies, and Case Studies helping shape the future of plastics sustainability. Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of the top projects on plastics circularity!   𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:  https://lnkd.in/g7-WpQpR 🐾💡 #WeAreUHEnergy #UHETI #PlasticsCircularity

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗶 𝗖𝗮𝗶!  We are excited to have Wei Cai, Chief Technology Officer at Technip Energies, join us as a panelist at the  𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗨𝗛 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆! With extensive experience in process development and EPC, Technip Energies is shaping the future of plastics circularity. Wei will be sharing key insights in Session 2 - Science, Technology, and Case Studies, helping drive conversations on innovative solutions for a circular economy. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from industry experts leading the way in plastics circularity! 🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:  https://lnkd.in/g7-WpQpR 🐾💡 #WeAreUHEnergy #UHETI #PlasticsCircularity