Alumni News

ChemE’s 2023 Student Life Catalyst Award recipients announced

By Jennifer Hsu | June 20, 2023 | Comments Off on ChemE’s 2023 Student Life Catalyst Award recipients announced

The Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry (ChemE) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Student Life Catalyst Awards. This departmental award recognizes outstanding final-year undergraduate and graduate students for their remarkable contributions to the ChemE student-life experience. The winners have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and innovation, making a significant impact on […]

ChemE celebrates the graduation of 129 students

By Jennifer Hsu | June 20, 2023 | Comments Off on ChemE celebrates the graduation of 129 students

The Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry (ChemE) at the University of Toronto is delighted to congratulate the exceptional group of 92 undergraduate students and 37 graduate students who have successfully completed their studies and graduated this year. ChemE takes immense pride in their accomplishments and wishes them all the best as they embark […]

2023 grads to watch!

By Jennifer Hsu | June 15, 2023 | Comments Off on 2023 grads to watch!

With U of T Engineering’s convocation ceremonies on June 20, 2023, our students mark the end of one journey and the beginning of another. Having enriched the U of T Engineering community as undergraduate and graduate students, they will join our vibrant, global network of Skule™ alumni, where they will continue to address pressing challenges […]

Catching up with Sami Khan

By Jennifer Hsu | May 25, 2023 | Comments Off on Catching up with Sami Khan

Sami Khan (ChemE 1T1+PEY), an Assistant Professor in the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering at Simon Fraser University, discovered his passion for chemical engineering at an early age. Through this Q&A, Sami takes us on a journey through his undergraduate years at ChemE, recounting his most unforgettable moments and the people who shaped his perspective. […]

Fueling success: Ron Brenneman’s legacy in the oil and gas industry

By Jennifer Hsu | May 18, 2023 | Comments Off on Fueling success: Ron Brenneman’s legacy in the oil and gas industry

Ron Brenneman, who graduated from the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry (ChemE) at the University of Toronto in 1968, is a highly accomplished business executive and industry leader with a remarkable career spanning over four decades in the oil and gas sector. Renowned as the former President and CEO of Petro-Canada, one of […]

CHAR signs MOU with First Nations co-op to build RNG and biocarbon facility

By Jennifer Hsu | May 3, 2023 | Comments Off on CHAR signs MOU with First Nations co-op to build RNG and biocarbon facility

For Andrew White (ChemE 0T8, MASc 1T0), there’s nothing cooler than being an entrepreneur – unless it’s being a cutting-edge, green entrepreneur. Andrew’s startup, CHAR Technologies Ltd. – based on his MASc thesis work supervised by Professor Don Kirk (ChemE), cleans bio-gas – the naturally occurring gas emitted from any decomposing organic waste – by […]

Toronto comics shop’s popularity is about more than just superheroes

By Jennifer Hsu | May 3, 2023 | Comments Off on Toronto comics shop’s popularity is about more than just superheroes

Peter Birkemoe (ChemE 9T6), an alum from the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry (ChemE) at the University of Toronto, is now the proud owner of one of the city’s most beloved comic stores. The Beguiling, which has been around for 35 years, has gained a reputation for being a haven for comic book […]

Breaking barriers: Peggy Simons, a role model for women in engineering

By Jennifer Hsu | April 26, 2023 | Comments Off on Breaking barriers: Peggy Simons, a role model for women in engineering

Back in the mid-1960s, Margaret (Peggy) Simons (ChemE 6T8) was the only female ChemE student in her class. However, the number of female engineering students was actually beginning to increase at that time and their abilities were being recognized and respected. Despite being the only woman in her class, Peggy was readily accepted by her […]

Alumni making their mark: Ruknoon Dinder

By Jennifer Hsu | April 24, 2023 | Comments Off on Alumni making their mark: Ruknoon Dinder

Ruknoon Dinder (ChemE 2T1 + PEY) is a young alumnus from the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry who has graciously taken the time to reflect on his experiences since graduating last year. His interview provides valuable advice to our students who are about to embark on their own career journeys this Spring. His […]

Alumni making their mark: Carlos Fiel

By Jennifer Hsu | March 27, 2023 | Comments Off on Alumni making their mark: Carlos Fiel

Inkbox, a Toronto-based startup, is redefining the world of tattoos by providing people with a new avenue to display their individuality and creativity. The company’s plant-based, cruelty-free For Now Ink™ lasts 1-2 weeks on your skin and fades as your skin naturally regenerates. Inkbox’s clients get super realistic, commitment-free tattoos that are easy-to-apply. Carlos Fiel […]