Mechanical Engineering
STEVE PANDO
Graduate Student-Researcher,
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Brice Martial KAMDEM,CPI.
Brice Martial Kamdem is an engineer-in-training (EIT) in mechanical engineering and PhD candidate specializing in the physical and thermochemical conversion of bio-based materials. Currently pursuing his Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering at École de Technologie Supérieure, Université du Québec, he focuses on the transformation of forest and agricultural residues into high-quality biofuels. With extensive experience in process optimization, mechanical design, and continuous improvement, he possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
He worked as a Project Manager at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in Ghana, where he developed methods for converting forest and agricultural waste into solid fuels while ensuring optimal environmental efficiency. Prior to that, he served as a Continuous Improvement Specialist at J.D. Irving’s Scierie Grande Rivière in Canada, leading Lean and Six Sigma-based process enhancements in production, safety, and efficiency. His expertise extends to mechanical design and manufacturing, having worked as a Mechanical Engineering Technologist at Lamtrac Global Inc. and T.M.F Tech Inc., where he contributed to ISO certification, technical writing, and CAD modeling using SolidWorks and Fusion 360.
His academic background includes a Master’s in Energy and Agricultural Machinery from Université de Dschang and a Master’s in Energy Engineering & Environment from Université de Douala. He holds Lean Six Sigma White and Yellow Belt certifications and has received several awards, including the Governor General’s Bronze Medal of Canada.
He worked as a Project Manager at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in Ghana, where he developed methods for converting forest and agricultural waste into solid fuels while ensuring optimal environmental efficiency. Prior to that, he served as a Continuous Improvement Specialist at J.D. Irving’s Scierie Grande Rivière in Canada, leading Lean and Six Sigma-based process enhancements in production, safety, and efficiency. His expertise extends to mechanical design and manufacturing, having worked as a Mechanical Engineering Technologist at Lamtrac Global Inc. and T.M.F Tech Inc., where he contributed to ISO certification, technical writing, and CAD modeling using SolidWorks and Fusion 360.
His academic background includes a Master’s in Energy and Agricultural Machinery from Université de Dschang and a Master’s in Energy Engineering & Environment from Université de Douala. He holds Lean Six Sigma White and Yellow Belt certifications and has received several awards, including the Governor General’s Bronze Medal of Canada.
CONTRIBUTIONS
What if our agricultural and forestry waste became the clean energy of tomorrow? Find out how densification transforms residues into sustainable densified fuels.
This article explores how biomass waste can be transformed, through thermochemical processes such as pyrolysis, into useful energy compounds such as biochar, bio-oil and syngas, offering a sustainable alternative for the production of biofuels and fertilisers.
Dive into the science of pyrolysis, and learn how kinetic modeling helps optimize biofuel production for better yields and efficiency.
Learn about the process of analyzing and testing biofuel products to ensure their quality and suitability for energy use.
Discover how the physicochemical and combustion properties of densified biofuels influence their energy performance and environmental impact.