W I N T E R 2 0 0 5 WWW. ENGINEERING. UALBERTA. CA Keeping in Touch with Alumni The Optics of Photolithography Dave Markle Engineering Physics ’58 Engineer Times Three Ring Around Edmonton The Power of the Feedlot A Toast to Vermilion UofA from Engineer Greetings Winter 2005 Issue 16 the Assistant Dean U of A Engineer is the Faculty of Engineering alumni magazine. It is published three times a year by the Dean’s Office and is he arrival of the New Year prompts reflection on achieve- distributed to Faculty of Engineering alumni, friends, and staff. Tments past and anticipation of future triumphs for the Faculty of Engineering. Last year marked some significant milestones: the Dean of Engineering launch of Campaign 2008 and the grand opening of the Allan P. David T. Lynch (PhD Chemical ’82), PEng Markin/Canadian Natural Resources Engineering Research Facility (NREF) being two that come to mind. Assistant Dean, External Relations David M. Petis In the upcoming year we can anticipate the completion of External Relations Team construction of the Natural Resources Canada National Institute Mandi Cronin, Tina Faizmehr, for Nanotechnology (NINT). There will be a subsequent relocation Katherine Irwin, Leanne Nickel, of nano-related researchers from the Chemical and Materials Laurie Shinkaruk, Bronwen Strembiski, Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Departments of the and Derek Van Diest Faculty of Engineering to the fifth and sixth floors of Publisher/Managing Editor NINT. Moving seems to be a theme here at the Faculty, having just witnessed the con- Sherrell Steele solidation of Civil, Environmental, Mining, and Petroleum Engineering staff and researchers in NREF. Art Direction Halkier + Dutton Strategic Design Meanwhile, Campaign 2008 keeps moving with over $200 million of the total Contributing writers and photographers campaign goal of $310 million achieved to date. Engineering alumni have contributed Susan Beach, Blue Fish Studios, handsomely to the campaign with high profile donations from Allan P. Markin (Chemical Connie Bryson, The Churchill Corp., ’68, LLD [Hon] ’02), Harry Hole (Civil ’44), James F. Hole (Civil ’50), Ralph K. Hole Murray Donaldson, Edmonton International (Commerce ’42), Robert Hole (Civil ’44), Dr. John Poole (Civil ’37, LLD [Hon] ’87) and Airport, Don Hammond Photography Ltd., Barbara Poole, and others. While these are some of the more substantial Phil Haswell, Tom Keyser, Tony Kryzanowski, Margo Miller, contributions to Campaign 2008, every donation gets us further to our goal. So, to those National Research Council, Ultratech Ltd., of you who have contributed to the success of the campaign, my sincere thanks. I look Vermillion Resources Ltd., Wanda Vivequin, forward to your generous and enthusiastic participation in the future. and Bruce White Best wishes for a happy and prosperous new year and enjoy the winter 2005 issue Send your comments to: Sherrell Steele of U of A Engineer alumni magazine. Faculty of Engineering E6-050 Engineering Teaching David M. Petis & Learning Complex University of Alberta Assistant Dean, External Relations Edmonton, AB T6G 2V4 Tel: 780.492.4514 or 1.800.407.8354 Fax: 780.492.0500 E-mail: [email protected] Faculty of Website: http://www.engineering.ualberta.ca ENGINEERING University of Alberta Vision To be one of the largest and most accomplished engineering teaching and research centres, a leader in North America. Mission To prepare top quality engineering professionals, to conduct world-leading research, and to celebrate the first-class reputation and outstanding accomplishments of alumni. Faculty of Values Dedication, integrity, professionalism, and excellence in ENGINEERING teaching, research, and service to the global economy and community. University of Alberta 2 U of A E n g i n e e r Table Winter 2004 Message of Contents from the Editor COVER STORY 20 The Optics of Photolithography The awards keep arriving. U of A Senior vice president and chief technology Engineer alumni magazine won a nation- officer for Ultratech Inc., David Markle’s (Engineering Physics ’58) company markets al award from the International photolithography equipment worldwide. Association of Business Communicators (IABC). The Silver Leaf Awards recog- nize and reward excellence in the FEATURES Canadian communications profession. 4 Alberta Petroleum The judging panel awarded the magazine Expertise Travels the World a 5.12 out of 7, citing its success in Philip Shum (Petroleum ’87, MEng ’91) shares understanding the target audience’s needs Alberta’s know-how with developing and characteristics. This recognition, oil-producing nations around the world. while noteworthy, must be taken in 8 The Constructor DEPARTMENTS context. The Canadian publishing indus- Building a successful career in the construction 31 Sidewalk Superintendents industry, Gary Bardell (MSc Civil ’78) also served try is becoming increasingly fragmented, Here comes the sun to the on construction associations at the city, provin- Engineering Solarium, now resulting in narrow niches for publica- cial, and national level. officially opened. tions. U of A Engineer is a prime example 12 Ring Around 32 Virtual Engineer of a niche publication that reflects the Edmonton Brazilian professor Manfred Fehr interests and tastes of a carefully targeted Project manager (MSc Chemical ’69) has built a multinational career in 34 coun- audience. Or does it? How would you Bill Van der Meer tries and has been on assignment (Civil ’74) has brought evaluate this publication? I’d love to in all continents. Edmonton’s most recent have your feedback. Please reply by and high profile trans- 34 [email protected] portation-engineering e-mail to [email protected] or 36 Cross Hairs on History project to fruition. phone me at (780) 492-4514. I look The crash position indicator has forward to your opinions. 16 A Toast to Vermilion been saving lives not just in remote parts of Canada but all Using wine as a negotiating tool, Lorenzo over the world, thanks to Harry Sherrell Steele Donadeo (Mechanical ’81) does triple duty as Stevinson (Electrical ’44). Publisher/Managing Editor CEO, president, and director of Vermilion Resources Limited. 39 Campaign Update 23 The Power of the Feedlot 40 Reunion 2004 Working on the unique integrated manure 41 Reunion 2005 utilization system (IMUS) project, Stan 41 In memorium Gordeyko (Electrical ’71) and Jim Kulchisky (Electrical ’68) generate alternative sources of 42 Kudos energy in the provincial power grid. 26 Engineer Times Three What are the odds that three brothers, Glenn (Electrical ’76), Al (Civil ’77), and Steve Stowkowy (Civil ’79) would all end up in the same profession? Publications Mail Agreement No. 40051128 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta E6-050 Engineering Teaching & Learning Complex Edmonton, AB T6G 2V4 e-mail: [email protected] U of A E n g i n e e r 3 When Philip Shum applied to be an engineering undergraduate in the early 1980s, Alberta Petroleum Expertise Travels the one of the reasons he chose petroleum engineering was WORLDby Bruce White that he wanted Good thing, because Shum (Petroleum ’87, MEng Petroleum ’91) to travel. has earned his fair share of frequent flyer points. He began his career in Hong Kong with a Chinese trading company, then returned to Edmonton to help Alberta share its know-how with developing oil-producing nations around the world. s the president of the Canadian mally adventurous oil worker. In the past Petroleum Institute (CPI) for Asia, three decades, Afghanistan has been occupied AShum has helped Alberta pioneer busi- by the Soviet Union, ruled by tribal warlords ness with a host of nations, including China, and the Taliban. It became the training Vietnam, Thailand, Bangladesh, India, and ground for al-Qaeda and, since Sept. 11, Pakistan. 2001, it has been bombed and then occupied One of his most interesting challenges, by a U.S.-led multinational force. Canadian however, is the CPI’s ongoing work in soldiers continue to risk their lives in an Afghanistan, a daunting place even for a nor- effort to bring peace to this troubled land. 4 U of A E n g i n e e r LD Philip Shum (Petroleum ’87, MEng Petroleum ’91) U of A E n g i n e e r 5 That is no small chal- nary people. Organizations like the World lenge in a country still Bank have grappled for years with the prob- largely ruled by warlords lem of corruption in oil-producing countries. with little conception of “They have a new catch-phrase called western-style property ‘revenue management,’” Shum explains. rights. Still, Afghanistan’s “What that means is that you have all this diverse factions might be revenue coming from oil and gas royalties, convinced that develop- and you have to provide a system to capture ment is in everybody’s and manage this revenue to be sure it goes best interests, and that where it’s supposed to.” they should work with the A current example in West Africa is being government. watched closely. A $4-billion (US) oilfield “You have to show the development in Chad and an export pipeline people that the national through Cameroon have been structured to government is working, combat potential corruption. Meanwhile, Afghanistan faces an urgent that it’s listening to local people,” says Shum. The countries have passed laws to ensure environmental problem: its forests are being That’s why the 2004 election was so impor- oil revenues are handled in a transparent ravaged for fuel. The World Bank and the tant, he adds. manner and are reinvested in their economic Asian Development Bank want the country to “President Karzai can turn to the world and development. An international commission develop its gas reserves as a more desirable say, ‘Here, I have the support of the people.’” has both the power and the political will to domestic fuel source.