Alumni News

Building made-in-Canada companies: ChemE alumnae founders share their entrepreneurial journeys

By CHE Communications | March 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Building made-in-Canada companies: ChemE alumnae founders share their entrepreneurial journeys

Taken from U of T Engineering News: Laura Thompson (ChemE 1T6) and Sofia Bonilla (ChemE PhD 1T7) have used their engineering education to establish Certified B Corporations When Laura Thompson (ChemE 1T6), […]

Transforming Research into Impact: U of T Alumnus Aldrich Ngan’s Journey

By CHE Communications | January 30, 2025 | Comments Off on Transforming Research into Impact: U of T Alumnus Aldrich Ngan’s Journey

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. […]

Alumni making an impact: Robert West

By Michael Martino | August 30, 2024 | Comments Off on Alumni making an impact: Robert West

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 […]

Alumni making an impact: Audrey Mascarenhas

By Michael Martino | July 25, 2024 | Comments Off on Alumni making an impact: Audrey Mascarenhas

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 […]

Alumni making an impact: Nikki Gan

By Michael Martino | July 25, 2024 | Comments Off on Alumni making an impact: Nikki Gan

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 […]

ChemE’s Erin Ng and Yuxin (Sindy) Zhang grace U of T Engineering’s 2024 list of Grads to Watch

By Michael Martino | July 4, 2024 | Comments Off on ChemE’s Erin Ng and Yuxin (Sindy) Zhang grace U of T Engineering’s 2024 list of Grads to Watch

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 […]

Alumni Making an Impact: Bo Zhang

By Michael Martino | June 26, 2024 | Comments Off on Alumni Making an Impact: Bo Zhang

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 […]

Alumni Making an Impact: Jeffrey Michael Karp

By Michael Martino | June 26, 2024 | Comments Off on Alumni Making an Impact: Jeffrey Michael Karp

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 […]

ChemE Ph.D. Pratish Gawand making tastebuds – and the planet – happier with startup Ardra Inc.

By Michael Martino | May 23, 2024 | Comments Off on ChemE Ph.D. Pratish Gawand making tastebuds – and the planet – happier with startup Ardra Inc.

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 […]

PhD graduate Natashya Falcone pioneers hydrogel breakthroughs in cancer therapy at Terasaki Institute

By Michael Martino | September 28, 2023 | Comments Off on PhD graduate Natashya Falcone pioneers hydrogel breakthroughs in cancer therapy at Terasaki Institute

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 […]