Last week, on Friday, March 21, the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry welcomed alumni, donors, sponsors, students, and faculty to the Inaugural ChemEng Soirée at the Myhal Centre. The evening was a vibrant celebration of our community’s achievements and an opportunity to forge new connections. Set in a welcoming and lively atmosphere, the […]
When Aldrich Ngan began his PhD journey at the University of Toronto, little did he know that a so-called “negative control” experiment would lead to a breakthrough in environmental engineering. Now, as an Environmental Scientist and Engineer-in-Training with Teck Resources Limited, based in Kootenays, British Columbia, he works to address the mining industry’s persistent and […]
Robert West (ChemE 8T1) has had a distinguished career in the insurance and risk management industry, marked by significant roles across several prominent organizations. While earning his degree in Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry from the University of Toronto, he began his professional journey as a Loss Prevention Specialist at Factory Mutual Engineering Association from […]
Audrey Mascarenhas (ChemE 8T2), a distinguished figure in the energy and environmental sectors, has dedicated over four decades to advancing clean air technologies and innovative energy solutions. Her career, marked by leadership and technical expertise, underscores her commitment to sustainable practices and efficiency in the industry. Mascarenhas’s academic journey began with a Bachelor’s Degree in […]
From the intricacies of water treatment to the dynamic world of banking analytics, Nikki Gan (ChemE 0T3) has navigated a career path marked by versatility and impactful contributions across different sectors. Gan commenced her professional journey as a Technical Trainee at the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant for the City of Toronto in 2013. Here, […]
Each year, U of T Engineering complies a list of graduates nominated by their departments for demonstrating exceptional dedication and promise during their tenure as students. This year’s list of 14 grads includes two from ChemE: Erin Ng (ChemE 2T3 + PEY) and Yuxin (Sindy) Zhang (ChemE MEng 2T4). The following was taken directly from Grads to Watch […]
Bo Zhang (ChemE 1T4 + PEY) graduated from ChemE in 2014 before pursuing his Ph.D. at Oxford University. Pairing his interest in human biology with the analytical and problem-solving skills acquired through his engineering education, Zhang has had a successful career in the life sciences industry. He recently moved back to Toronto and currently works at […]
Jeffrey Michael Karp (ChemE PhD 0T4) completed his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with a collaborative specialization in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto in 2004. He is currently a professor at Harvard University, and holds appointments at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and MIT. Dr. Karp’s path to success was far from easy: diagnosed with learning […]
Natural ingredients may seem better for the planet, but that’s not always the case. Consider rose oil. It takes thousands of kilograms of rose petals to extract a single kilogram of the popular fragrance ingredient. “If a multinational cosmetics or consumer goods company said tomorrow, ‘We’re not going to use any artificial rose oil,’ we […]
Natashya Falcone (ChemE PhD), a recent ChemE PhD graduate, specializes in peptide-based hydrogel materials with diverse applications. Her research delved into stimuli-responsive properties, such as pH and temperature sensitivity, along with their biocompatibility. Notably, she explored hydrogels for enzyme support, stem cell matrices, and controlled drug delivery systems. Her work garnered prestigious awards like NSERC-CGS-D […]